Steeleville High School

Prerequisite: Open to all students

Level: 9-10

Credit: 1.0 (.5/semester) - vocational

Additional: This course is accepted as a vocational credit for h.s. graduation
This class is not eligible for credit by the NCAA
This course is accepted as a vocational credit for college admission

Course Description

The course includes study and practical application of cabinet construction, operating power tools and machines correctly, designing, cost analysis, furniture finishing processes, etc. These competencies and skills will be acquired through producing furniture and cabinets. Craftsmanship attitude development, finishing procedures, advanced construction techniques, skills developed in the use of all wood working machines and all portable power tools, safety procedures are stressed.

Illinois State Goals and Learning Standards which are addressed in this class are:

State Goals, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, &15 (see attached page.)

Professionalism, work place skills, and Illinois State Social and Emotional standards are also addressed in this class.

Goals & Objectives

Students will be able to apply Safety First.
The students will be able define technology.
The students will be able to list three major characteristics of technology.
The students will be able to list five basic units of a computer.
The students will be able to give two examples of computer software programs useful to builders.
The students will be bale to name the four basic parts of the machine.
The students will be able to name three types of work that robots are well-suited.
The students will be able to list five benefits offered by a woodworking class.
The students will be able to list the main grades of lumber and main parts of plywood.
The students will be able to describe the main defects in wood that effects lumber.
The students will be able to list the keys to good design, colors and balance.
The students will be able to identify the types of pictorial drawings and working drawings
The students will be able to describe main types of lines and dimensions.
The students will be able to plan a project including cost.
The students will be able utilize measurements in standard and metric, along with measuring tools.
The students will be able to identify and utilize hand saws, bench planes, and drills.
The students will be able to identify and utilize the various types of joints.
The students will be able to identify and utilize adhesives and clamps.
The student will be able to identify the parts, apply safety rules, and operate a circular saw, radial arm saw, band saw, and scroll saw.
The students will be able to identify parts, apply safety rules and operate a planer.
The students will be able to identify parts of a jointer, apply safety rules and operate a jointer.
The student will be able to identify the parts, apply safety rules, and operate a drill press, sander, and portable tools.
The students will be able to identify parts, apply safety rules and operate a planer.
The students will be able to identify parts of a jointer, apply safety rules and operate a jointer.
The students will be able to read the plans, cut the wood, and put the pieces together to make a foot stool and other projects.
The students will be able to identify, describe, and install casework, cabinets, drawers, and doors.
The students will be able to identify, describe, and install nails, screws, hardware, and sanding techniques.
The students will be able to identify, describe, and install veneer, plastic laminates, and wood fillers, stains and finishes.
The student will be able to identify the parts, apply safety rules, and operate a lathe.
Students will demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the “Shop Safety Rules” before entering the Shop.
Students will demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the “Floor Plan of the Shop” before entering the Shop.
Students will demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the “Shop Material and Tools Rules” before entering the Shop.
Students will demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the “Shop Clean-Up Rules” before entering the Shop.

Course Outline

Safety First.
Chapter 1

High Technology in Woodworking
Computers
Numerical-Control
Robots

Chapter 2

Materials
Panel Stock
Molding
Lumber Defects
Types of Wood

Chapter 3

Designs
Lines
Color
Balance

Chapter 4

Reading the Drawings or Sketch
Pictorial and Working Drawings
Lines
Scale Drawings

Chapter 5

Planning Your Work
Plan a Procedure
Bill Material
Board Feet and Cost

Chapter 6

Measurements and Marking Out
Metric and Standard Measurements
Measuring Tools

Chapter 9

Cutting Out Rough Stock
Cutting Length and Width
Cutting Panel Stock
Safety when Cutting

Chapter 10

Assembling and Adjusting a Plane
Parts of a Plane
Maintenance of a Plane
Adjustments of a Plane
Safety of a Plane

Chapter 11

Plane a Surface
Inspecting the Board
Plane a Face Edge
Plane a Face Surface

Chapter 12

Plane to Width and Thickness
Selecting the Proper Plane
Plane to Width
Plane to Thickness

Chapter 14

Cutting with a Back Saw
Cross Cut and Rip

Chapter 18

Cutting out Curves
Coping Saw and Compass Saw

Chapter 27

Butt Joints and Dowel Joints
End and Edge Butt Joints

Chapter 28

Rabbet Joint
Laying Out and Cutting
Assemble

Chapter 29

Dado Joint
Laying out and Cutting
Blind Dado
End Dado
Plain Dado

Chapter 30

Lap Joints
Cross Lap
End Lapp
Middle Lap

Chapter 31

Miter Joint
Miter Box
Cutting and Assembling

Chapter 32

Mortise and Tenon Joint
Laying out and Cutting
Assembling

Chapter 54

Circular Saw
Parts
Safety
Operation

Chapter 55

Radial Arm Saw
Parts
Safety
Operation

Chapter 53 & 56

Planer & Band Saw
Parts
Safety
Operation

Chapters 57 & 58

Scroll Saw & Joiner
Parts
Safety
Operation

Chapters 59 & 60

Drill Press & Sanding Machines
Parts
Safety
Operations

Chapters 62,63, 64, & 65

Portable Drill, Saw, Belt Sander, & Router
Parts
Safety
Operations

Foot Stool Project
Individual Project
Chapter 33

Simple Case Work

Chapter 34

Building Furniture
Tables and Stools
Cabinets and Chests
Drawers and Doors

Plan and Build two Projects

Examples

Bookshelf
Cedar Chest
End Tables
ETC.

Chapter 35

Assembling with Nails
Types of Nails
Driving and Removing Nails

Chapter 36

Assembling with Screws
Types of Screws
Counter Sinking
Counter Boring

Plan and Build two Projects

Examples

Stereo Cabinets
Desks
Lamps
ETC.

Chapter 38

Sanding a Surface
Types of Abrasives
Sanding Tips

Chapter 41

Veneering Small Projects
Cutting
Fitting
Assembling

Chapter 42

Plastic Laminates
Cutting
Fitting
Assembling

Chapter 43

Wood Finishing and Finishing Supplies
Steps
Brushes

Chapter 45

Staining
Types of Stains
Applying

Chapter 46

Wood Filler
Filling gaps

Plan and Build two Projects
Chapter 61

Lathe
Parts
Safety
Operation

Plan and Build two Projects

Assessments:

Quizzes
Homework
Test
Two Projects per quarter

Grading

Quizzes one point for each question
Homework points vary according to assignment
Test 100 points each
Projects 100 points each

Teaching Methods

This course is taught through lecture, study guides, projects, and presentations, independent study, reading, videos, guest speakers, and field trips. Students are allowed to work together on selected projects and are given worksheets and handouts to supplement each unit.

Text

Feirer, John L. Wood: Technology and Processes, Glencoe, 1987

Enrichment

Videos – Shop Safety Video, Home Construction Videos

Slide Show – Home Construction from Beginning to Completion

Field Trips – Will vary from year to year on a four year rotation.

Williams Heating and Cooling
Sparta Light Metals
Mevert Associates
Pinckneyville Modular Homes
Vocational Careers Conference at SWIC (if SWIC offers this yearly this trip will not be on the rotation, but a yearly trip.)

Guest Speakers – Will vary from year to year on a four year rotation

Educational/Career Institutions

Rankin
UTI
Nashville Auto and Diesel
Armed Service Representative

Professionals

Plumber
Electrician
Power Company Employee
Heating and Cooling



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Prerequisite: Open to all students Level: 9-10 Credit: 1.0 (.5/semester) - vocational Additional: This course is accepted as a vocational credit for h.s. graduation This class is not eligible for credit by the NCAA This course is accepted as a vocational credit for college admission Course Description The course includes study and practical application of cabinet construction, operating power tools and machines correctly, designing, cost analysis, furniture finishing processes, etc. These competencies and skills will be acquired through producing furniture and cabinets. Craftsmanship attitude development, finishing procedures, advanced construction techniques, skills developed in the use of all wood working machines and all portable power tools, safety procedures are stressed. Illinois State Goals and Learning Standards which are addressed in this class are: State Goals, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, &15 (see attached page.) Professionalism, work place skills, and Illinois State Social and Emotional standards are also addressed in this class. Goals & Objectives Students will be able to apply Safety First. The students will be able define technology. The students will be able to list three major characteristics of technology. The students will be able to list five basic units of a computer. The students will be able to give two examples of computer software programs useful to builders. The students will be bale to name the four basic parts of the machine. The students will be able to name three types of work that robots are well-suited. The students will be able to list five benefits offered by a woodworking class. The students will be able to list the main grades of lumber and main parts of plywood. The students will be able to describe the main defects in wood that effects lumber. The students will be able to list the keys to good design, colors and balance. The students will be able to identify the types of pictorial drawings and working drawings The students will be able to describe main types of lines and dimensions. The students will be able to plan a project including cost. The students will be able utilize measurements in standard and metric, along with measuring tools. The students will be able to identify and utilize hand saws, bench planes, and drills. The students will be able to identify and utilize the various types of joints. The students will be able to identify and utilize adhesives and clamps. The student will be able to identify the parts, apply safety rules, and operate a circular saw, radial arm saw, band saw, and scroll saw. The students will be able to identify parts, apply safety rules and operate a planer. The students will be able to identify parts of a jointer, apply safety rules and operate a jointer. The student will be able to identify the parts, apply safety rules, and operate a drill press, sander, and portable tools. The students will be able to identify parts, apply safety rules and operate a planer. The students will be able to identify parts of a jointer, apply safety rules and operate a jointer. The students will be able to read the plans, cut the wood, and put the pieces together to make a foot stool and other projects. The students will be able to identify, describe, and install casework, cabinets, drawers, and doors. The students will be able to identify, describe, and install nails, screws, hardware, and sanding techniques. The students will be able to identify, describe, and install veneer, plastic laminates, and wood fillers, stains and finishes. The student will be able to identify the parts, apply safety rules, and operate a lathe. *Students will demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the “Shop Safety Rules” before entering the Shop.* *Students will demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the “Floor Plan of the Shop” before entering the Shop.* *Students will demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the “Shop Material and Tools Rules” before entering the Shop.* *Students will demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the “Shop Clean-Up Rules” before entering the Shop.* Course Outline Safety First. Chapter 1 High Technology in Woodworking Computers Numerical-Control Robots Chapter 2 Materials Panel Stock Molding Lumber Defects Types of Wood Chapter 3 Designs Lines Color Balance Chapter 4 Reading the Drawings or Sketch Pictorial and Working Drawings Lines Scale Drawings Chapter 5 Planning Your Work Plan a Procedure Bill Material Board Feet and Cost Chapter 6 Measurements and Marking Out Metric and Standard Measurements Measuring Tools Chapter 9 Cutting Out Rough Stock Cutting Length and Width Cutting Panel Stock Safety when Cutting Chapter 10 Assembling and Adjusting a Plane Parts of a Plane Maintenance of a Plane Adjustments of a Plane Safety of a Plane Chapter 11 Plane a Surface Inspecting the Board Plane a Face Edge Plane a Face Surface Chapter 12 Plane to Width and Thickness Selecting the Proper Plane Plane to Width Plane to Thickness Chapter 14 Cutting with a Back Saw Cross Cut and Rip Chapter 18 Cutting out Curves Coping Saw and Compass Saw Chapter 27 Butt Joints and Dowel Joints End and Edge Butt Joints Chapter 28 Rabbet Joint Laying Out and Cutting Assemble Chapter 29 Dado Joint Laying out and Cutting Blind Dado End Dado Plain Dado Chapter 30 Lap Joints Cross Lap End Lapp Middle Lap Chapter 31 Miter Joint Miter Box Cutting and Assembling Chapter 32 Mortise and Tenon Joint Laying out and Cutting Assembling Chapter 54 Circular Saw Parts Safety Operation Chapter 55 Radial Arm Saw Parts Safety Operation Chapter 53 & 56 Planer & Band Saw Parts Safety Operation Chapters 57 & 58 Scroll Saw & Joiner Parts Safety Operation Chapters 59 & 60 Drill Press & Sanding Machines Parts Safety Operations Chapters 62,63, 64, & 65 Portable Drill, Saw, Belt Sander, & Router Parts Safety Operations Foot Stool Project Individual Project Chapter 33 Simple Case Work Chapter 34 Building Furniture Tables and Stools Cabinets and Chests Drawers and Doors Plan and Build two Projects Examples Bookshelf Cedar Chest End Tables ETC. Chapter 35 Assembling with Nails Types of Nails Driving and Removing Nails Chapter 36 Assembling with Screws Types of Screws Counter Sinking Counter Boring Plan and Build two Projects Examples Stereo Cabinets Desks Lamps ETC. Chapter 38 Sanding a Surface Types of Abrasives Sanding Tips Chapter 41 Veneering Small Projects Cutting Fitting Assembling Chapter 42 Plastic Laminates Cutting Fitting Assembling Chapter 43 Wood Finishing and Finishing Supplies Steps Brushes Chapter 45 Staining Types of Stains Applying Chapter 46 Wood Filler Filling gaps Plan and Build two Projects Chapter 61 Lathe Parts Safety Operation Plan and Build two Projects Assessments: Quizzes Homework Test Two Projects per quarter Grading Quizzes one point for each question Homework points vary according to assignment Test 100 points each Projects 100 points each Teaching Methods This course is taught through lecture, study guides, projects, and presentations, independent study, reading, videos, guest speakers, and field trips. Students are allowed to work together on selected projects and are given worksheets and handouts to supplement each unit. Text Feirer, John L. Wood: Technology and Processes, Glencoe, 1987 Enrichment Videos – Shop Safety Video, Home Construction Videos Slide Show – Home Construction from Beginning to Completion Field Trips – Will vary from year to year on a four year rotation. Williams Heating and Cooling Sparta Light Metals Mevert Associates Pinckneyville Modular Homes Vocational Careers Conference at SWIC (if SWIC offers this yearly this trip will not be on the rotation, but a yearly trip.) Guest Speakers – Will vary from year to year on a four year rotation Educational/Career Institutions Rankin UTI Nashville Auto and Diesel Armed Service Representative Professionals Plumber Electrician Power Company Employee Heating and Cooling