Introduction to Woodworking
Course Description
This course introduces students to the various kinds of woods used in the industry and offer experience in using selected woodworking tools. Students design and construct two or more projects and may prepare a bill of materials. Correct and safe use of tools and equipment is emphasized. As students advance, they will focus on developing skills in the workshop and becoming familiar with various kinds of wood finishing materials. Advanced students typically design a project, prepare bill of materials, construct, and finish proposed projects.
What are we working on now?
Currently students are working on individual projects of their own choice. Today we started learning about the different hand tools common to woodworking, how to identify then, and their proper use. This lesson and packet will take us a few days to get through. We are also having a quiz on how to calculate quantities of board feet of lumber used on a project on friday!
Course Syllabus
Grading Breakdown
- Attitude and Effort – 20 points weekly
- Projects – 100 points each
- Portfolio – 50 points
- Quizzes – 50 points each
- Midterm and Final Exams – 100 points each
Attitude and Effort
You will be receiving a weekly grade on your attitude and effort. This includes productivity during class, attentiveness during lessons, and workshop responsibilities.
Portflio
Everyone will be required to keep a portfolio to record all the projects they do.
The portfolio will contain:
1.ALL class handouts and notes.
2.Project Plans and Sketches
3.Photos of the project during construction and the final product.
4.Project Reflection of project
* Your Portfolio will be turned in with each exam.
The portfolio will contain:
1.ALL class handouts and notes.
2.Project Plans and Sketches
3.Photos of the project during construction and the final product.
4.Project Reflection of project
* Your Portfolio will be turned in with each exam.
Projects
Each student will be required to complete a series of beginning projects and a final project.
Each Project will be graded by the attached Project Rubric.
Each Project will be graded by the attached Project Rubric.
Safety
Safety is our number one focus in this Wood shop!
Safety will also be a component of your weekly grade.
In addition there will be a three strike policy regarding safety.
Each violation, such as: not wearing safety glasses, unsafe operation of machines, horse play, and any other violation of the classroom rules or safety codes, will be counted as a strike. After three strikes the student will be asked to stay for a lunch detention. If the student strikes out a second time they will be required to stay for an after school detention and/or may be removed from the class.
Safety will also be a component of your weekly grade.
In addition there will be a three strike policy regarding safety.
Each violation, such as: not wearing safety glasses, unsafe operation of machines, horse play, and any other violation of the classroom rules or safety codes, will be counted as a strike. After three strikes the student will be asked to stay for a lunch detention. If the student strikes out a second time they will be required to stay for an after school detention and/or may be removed from the class.
Assessments
Quizzes may be given whenever necessary and will cover the information covered during Monday lessons and demonstrations, as well as anything covered throughout the class. The mid-term will be given prior to the first quarter grades closing. The final will be cumulative.