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3.7 Windows
Building and Construction · Grade 11 · 14 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- identify materials used for window construction
- classify windows used in buildings
- illustrate the components of windows used in buildings
- model a given window for a building
- appreciate the importance of windows in a building
Key questions
“Why are windows necessary in a building?”
Lessons
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What a window is and why it is needed
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the purpose of a window.
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Materials used for window construction
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizName the materials used for windows.
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Building code requirements for windows
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the building code requirements for windows.
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Classifying windows by mode of operation
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizClassify windows by how they open.
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Casement and fixed windows
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe casement and fixed windows.
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Sliding and sash windows
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe sliding and sash windows.
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Pivot, hopper and awning windows
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe pivot, hopper and awning windows.
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Louvered and skylight windows
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe louvered and skylight windows.
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Classifying windows by purpose
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizClassify windows by their purpose.
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Classifying windows by location and shape
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizClassify windows by location and shape.
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Components of a window
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizName the components of casement and sliding windows.
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Modelling a window
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizModel a window for a building.
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Safety when fixing windows
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizApply safety when fixing windows.
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Importance of windows
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizReview windows and reflect.