Steeleville High School -Construction II

Prerequisite: Basic Construction

Level: 11 - 12

Credit: 1.0 - 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 first part of the course is a review of building materials, safety rules, hand tools, and power tools. The course then elaborates on the 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.

This course included study and practical application in building trade construction. Craftsmanship, attitude development, finishing procedures, advanced construction techniques, skill developed in the use if all woodworking machines, and portable power tools, safety procedures are stressed. Building trades and house construction theory is heavily covered along with surveying techniques and building trades occupations. Skill in carpentry, roofing, masonry, and painting are developed by constructing garden or storage buildings.

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 to identify what procedure need to be followed and perform the steps in that procedure.
Students will be able to identify the type of wood, the grade of wood, and panel stock.
Students will be able to calculate board feet and cost.
Students will be able to apply the proper procedure when using the tool along with following safety procedures.
Students will be able to apply the proper procedure when using the tool along with following safety procedures.
Students will be able to apply the proper procedure when using the hand tools along with following safety procedures.
Students will be able to apply the proper procedure when using the power tools along with following safety procedures.
Students will be able to decide on a dog house design, draw up the plans, estimate the cost, and build the dog house.
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.
Students will be able to determine if an object is level, set up a leveling line and site lines in order to lay out a building.
Students will be able to read the plans, identify codes and specifications.
Students will be able to lay out the lines for excavation.
Student will be able to determine what types of footings are necessary for block and concrete foundations.
Students will be able to design individual projects, determine the supplies, figure board feet and determine the cost of that project.
Student will be able to identify and describe different types of floor framing.
Students will be able to research garden or storage building plans, draw up, determine list of supplies and estimate cost.
Students will be able to identify the parts of a load and non-load bearing wall.
Students will be able to identify and describe the parts of a ceiling and roof.
Student will be able to identify and describe how to install different types of windows and doors.
Students will be able to identify and describe the different types of insulation and how to install.
Students will be able to identify and describe the type of interior trim and how to install.

Course Outline

Safety First.
Chapter 1

Building Materials

Chapter 2

Safety Rules

Chapter 3

Hand Tools

Chapter 4

Power Tools

Dog House

Each individual or groups of two students will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build a dog house

Chapter 5

Leveling Instruments
Line of Site
Grade Levels

Chapter 6

Plans Specifications and Codes
Building Codes
Detailed Drawings
Building Permits

Chapter 7

Footings and Foundations
Slab-on-ground Foundations
Concrete Block Foundation
Concrete Foundations

Individual Projects

Each student will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build projects. (At least one)

Chapter 8

Floor Framing
Beans and Girders
Post and Columns

Garden or Storage Building

Research Garden or Storage Building Plans
Drawing Plans
Determine list of Supplies
Estimate cost.

Chapter 9

Wall and Ceiling Framing
Load Bearing Walls
Non-load Bearing Walls
Suspended Ceiling

Chapter 10

Roof Framing
Types of Roofs
Rafters
Trusses

Projects

Each student will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build projects.

Chapter 12

Windows and Exterior Doors
Types of Windows
Types of Doors

Chapter 13

Exterior Wall Finishes
Soffit Materials
Siding

Projects

Each student will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build projects.

Chapter 14

Thermal and Sound Insulation
Transmission of Heat

Chapter 15

Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish
Dry Wall

Projects

Each student will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build projects.

Chapter 18

Doors and Interior Trim
Installing Doors

Projects

Each student will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build 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

Wagner, Willis H, Smith, Howard Bud. Modern Carpentry, Goodheart-Wilcox, 2000
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: Basic Construction Level: 11 - 12 Credit: 1.0 - 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 first part of the course is a review of building materials, safety rules, hand tools, and power tools. The course then elaborates on the 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. This course included study and practical application in building trade construction. Craftsmanship, attitude development, finishing procedures, advanced construction techniques, skill developed in the use if all woodworking machines, and portable power tools, safety procedures are stressed. Building trades and house construction theory is heavily covered along with surveying techniques and building trades occupations. Skill in carpentry, roofing, masonry, and painting are developed by constructing garden or storage buildings. 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 to identify what procedure need to be followed and perform the steps in that procedure. Students will be able to identify the type of wood, the grade of wood, and panel stock. Students will be able to calculate board feet and cost. Students will be able to apply the proper procedure when using the tool along with following safety procedures. Students will be able to apply the proper procedure when using the tool along with following safety procedures. Students will be able to apply the proper procedure when using the hand tools along with following safety procedures. Students will be able to apply the proper procedure when using the power tools along with following safety procedures. Students will be able to decide on a dog house design, draw up the plans, estimate the cost, and build the dog house. *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.* Students will be able to determine if an object is level, set up a leveling line and site lines in order to lay out a building. Students will be able to read the plans, identify codes and specifications. Students will be able to lay out the lines for excavation. Student will be able to determine what types of footings are necessary for block and concrete foundations. Students will be able to design individual projects, determine the supplies, figure board feet and determine the cost of that project. Student will be able to identify and describe different types of floor framing. Students will be able to research garden or storage building plans, draw up, determine list of supplies and estimate cost. Students will be able to identify the parts of a load and non-load bearing wall. Students will be able to identify and describe the parts of a ceiling and roof. Student will be able to identify and describe how to install different types of windows and doors. Students will be able to identify and describe the different types of insulation and how to install. Students will be able to identify and describe the type of interior trim and how to install. Course Outline Safety First. Chapter 1 Building Materials Chapter 2 Safety Rules Chapter 3 Hand Tools Chapter 4 Power Tools Dog House Each individual or groups of two students will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build a dog house Chapter 5 Leveling Instruments Line of Site Grade Levels Chapter 6 Plans Specifications and Codes Building Codes Detailed Drawings Building Permits Chapter 7 Footings and Foundations Slab-on-ground Foundations Concrete Block Foundation Concrete Foundations Individual Projects Each student will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build projects. (At least one) Chapter 8 Floor Framing Beans and Girders Post and Columns Garden or Storage Building Research Garden or Storage Building Plans Drawing Plans Determine list of Supplies Estimate cost. Chapter 9 Wall and Ceiling Framing Load Bearing Walls Non-load Bearing Walls Suspended Ceiling Chapter 10 Roof Framing Types of Roofs Rafters Trusses Projects Each student will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build projects. Chapter 12 Windows and Exterior Doors Types of Windows Types of Doors Chapter 13 Exterior Wall Finishes Soffit Materials Siding Projects Each student will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build projects. Chapter 14 Thermal and Sound Insulation Transmission of Heat Chapter 15 Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish Dry Wall Projects Each student will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build projects. Chapter 18 Doors and Interior Trim Installing Doors Projects Each student will research a design, draw plans, estimate cost, and build 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 Wagner, Willis H, Smith, Howard Bud. Modern Carpentry, Goodheart-Wilcox, 2000 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