WOODS TECHNOLOGY II

Course Description:

Course number: TE202

Course length: 1 trimester

Grades: 10-12

Type of credit: Elective, 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Materials and Processes or Introduction to Engineering 1 and Woods I

Laude Point(s): None

This course is for the serious student who wants to take the skills learned in Woods Technology I to the next level. Students will learn what it takes to design and build high end furniture and cabinetry. They will then design and build their own project throughout the course. Topics Covered: Safety, Design, Print Reading, Estimating, Types of materials, Wood Joinery, and Finishing Techniques. Cost: Free if the project chosen is less than $10 in material. The difference must be paid on projects over $10

Behavior:

In Tech Ed classes it is very important to make sure that everyone gets the most out of class and is also kept safe at all times. Any student that is having problems with behavior will be given a warning first, but at any time may be removed from class for safety reasons.

Workplace Competencies:

Students receive daily points based on a rubric that grades students on characteristics that they are expected to have in the workplace such as attendance, being prepared, behavior, attitude, participation, safety practices, and time management on class work.

Grading:

Students will have formative assessments throughout the semester consisting of bookwork, worksheets, quizzes, essays, etc. In addition they will also have summative assessments consisting of tests and projects. These will be graded on a cumulative points based system with their final project being worth 20% of their grade. The course uses the following grade scale:

92.5-100 A 89.5-92.49 A- 86.50-89.49 B+ 82.50-86.49 B 79.50-82.49 B- 76.50-79.49 C+

72.50-76.49 C 69.50-72.49 C- 66.50-69.49D+ 62.50-66.49 D 59.50-62.49 D- 59.49 or less F

NOTE: Students must complete a Woods Project in order to pass the class. An unfinished project will result in an incomplete and then an F in the course if not completed within two weeks of finishing the trimester.

Late Work:

Students will be given one extra day for each day they are gone to turn in assignments with no penalty. If a student does not turn in an assignment on time they will lose 10% of what they earn on that assignment for each day that it is late until they reach 50%. Once a student reaches this point they will be allowed to turn in their assignment for 50% of what they earn until the grading window for that term closes. After the grading term closes they will receive no credit.

Retakes:

All students are allowed to retake tests for full credit as long as it is arranged with me outside of the normally scheduled class time, such as during WYN, Homeroom, before school, or after school. Students who choose to retake a test will be given the score they earn on the retake.

Needed Items:

Each student is required to have a pencil and paper every day. Safety glasses will be available for use however, it is strongly recommended that each student bring their own.

Good communication is essential for a successful school year. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns please get in touch with me!

Mr. Miller ~ Phone: 715-294-2127 ext. 4122 Email: millerk@osceolak12.org