Subject: General Woods
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 (Class Size around 14 Students or as space dictates)
Length of Course: One Semester
Prerequisite: CAD
CURRICULUM BENCHMARKS:
· Comply with safety rules.
· Be productive in a clean and safe working environment.
· Follow cleanup procedures and report tool and mechanical breakdowns.
· Maintain and utilize basic hand and power tools.
· Recognize when tools need adjustment and repair.
· Set up and use different woodworking machines.
· Be able to plan, design, and construct a woods project.
· Practice problem-solving skills.
· Compute cost of material for a project.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to develop student skills in the general woodworking area. The course shall provide students with an experience where they will learn different types and properties of wood, along with use of and care of many different hand tools. The course will also introduce and provide instruction in designing and building of a small wood project, with emphasis put on good planning, safety, and putting the finishing touches on a project.
WHAT THE STUDENT IS EXPECTED TO DO:
1) Do assigned work in textbook.
2) Select, design, plan and build a woods project.
3) Follow all safety rules and regulations.
4) Clean lab and put tools in proper place at end of class period.
5) Work well individually and as a member of a group.
EVALUATION:
Students will be evaluated on project design and workmanship.