Traditionally referred
at as wood/metal shop. This course is aimed at any student interested in
learning about the world of work. The students will learn how to work with
a variety of machines and processes found in the trades. During this course
students will learn how to plan, select, and use materials, including tools
and machines to produce a finished product. Emphasis will be on safety and
quality of workmanship. The students (with direction) will select projects.
(The instructor will decide if the student has ability for any given project.)
This class is about the world of work and each student will need to be in
attendance and participate fully in all activities.
Mission Statement:
* Foster and understanding of the construction/manufacturing industry.
* Help students attain entry-level work related skills.
* Create an awareness of safe and healthy work habits.
* Encourage a positive attitude toward learning.
* Learn construction and manufacturing skills and processes.
* Develop an appreciation for hands on types of work.
* Support school to work partnerships.
* Learn how to work with others in a positive and productive manner.
* Nurture the development of critical thinking, problem solving, communications, reading, writing, and mathematics.
Student will:
1. Complete a daily log to allow this instructor to better understand your daily output and knowledge of material and processes.
2. Design and select a project within your capabilities and finances to build. (Get instructor input)
3. Show by the use of layout plans and project construction your understanding of measurements. (Both ruler and tape)
4. Show by the use of the Board Foot, Lineal Foot, and Square Foot formulas that you can properly cost out your project.
5. Show proper gluing and clamping techniques: straps, hand screw clamps, bar clamps, and C clamps.
6. Show your understanding of safety procedures in the construction lab and class area by: following all the safety rules, studying and passing all needed machine written and oral tests as well as assisting in the safe daily operations of the lab.
The
semester grade will be determined by the following:
Machine check off and operation- 10%
Notebook—Quizzes and writing assignments- 35%
Participation and projects and lab clean-up - 40%
Attendance / tardy- 10%
Tests- 5%
Grade Scale:
Standard 100 – 90 A+, A-, 89.9 – 80 B+, B-, 79.9 – 70 C+, C-, 69.9 – 60 D+, D-, 59.9 and below F
Material costs:
(5$ Lab Fee) ALL non- required projects will be paid for by the students after the design and planning stage, only then may materials be cut. Parents will be asked to sign off on any project exceeding $10.00 unless other wise instructed.
Safety equipment:
Each student will be supplied
a pair of OSHA approved safety
glasses that MUST be worn in the lab. Ear protection is recommended and provided.
Dust masks are also available upon request. Safe close- toe shoes MUST be worn.
Attendance/ Tardies:
This program deals with the world of work and attendance is a large part of keeping a job, so to that end, barring a debilitating injury or major illness students must be in class everyday. Students who have unexcused absences will not be allowed to make up missed work. Excused absences will be allowed a period of time to make up their work. Equal day to the days missed will be allowed for make up work.
Class expectations:
1. Be in class and ready
to start when the bell rings.
2. Follow directions the first time given, courteously and politely.
3. Follow all classroom and safety rules.
4. Remain on task and participate in all classroom activities.
5. Remain in class until dismissed by the instructor.