http://oxleylearning.org/tas5 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:45:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi Year 10, Below are some tasks that will help you get started researching different aspects of your project. These must all be completed as part of your research.   1. www.basix.nsw.gov.au - building sustainability regulations for NSW What is the aim of the BASIX regulations? How do new home designs meet the BASIX regulations? Extension question: what is ... http://oxleylearning.org/tas5/2009/08/sustainable-housing-research/ Dear Year 10,   As a follow up to the video you watched on sustainable forestry you will need to consolidate your knowledge of this issue and the role of the FSC.  Go to www.fsc.org and answer the following questions in your own words in your books.   What does FSC ... http://oxleylearning.org/tas5/2009/03/fsc-research/ [caption id="attachment_12" align="alignright" width="119" caption="Forest Stewardship Council"][/caption] Dear Year 10, As part of your design process you need to research the materials you are going to be working with. This is due: Friday week 7 Task: Research the properties of radianta pine and at least three other woods, and other factors relating to the wood ... http://oxleylearning.org/tas5/2009/02/materials-research/ [youtube]http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o[/youtube] http://oxleylearning.org/tas5/2008/09/vision-of-students/ Hi year 9, As part of your research and investigation, you will need to look at existing designs of cardboard furniture. Complete the following activity and include it in your portfolio. Choose four designs and examine the ways in which the designers have exploited the properties of cardboard to create strong furniture. ... http://oxleylearning.org/tas5/2008/09/cardboard-chair-research/ This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: http://oxleylearning.org/tas5/2008/09/frank-gehry-case-study/