Calendar

PROJECT GRADE SHEET (to be used when submitting projects for grading)

POP TEMPLATE (use this template when creating a POP for a personal project)

CLEAN-UP ASSIGNMENTS: 2ND PERIOD, 6TH PERIOD, 7TH PERIOD

PROJECT EXAMPLES (you must be logged into your school Google Account to access)

TINY HOME WEB SITE

JV Dugout Drawings

THU 6/13 (7th) & FRI 6/14 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
JV Dugout Assignments -- 6/13
JV Dugout Assignments -- 6/14
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 6/11 (7th) & WED 6/12 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
JV Dugout Assignments -- 6/11
JV Dugout Assignments -- 6/12
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 6/10 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
Today's JV Dugout Assignments -- 7th Period
Today's JV Dugout Assignments -- 6th Period
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 6/6 (7th) & FRI 6/7 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
JV Dugout Assignments -- 6/6
JV Dugout Assignments -- 6/7
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 6/4 (7th) & WED 6/5 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
JV Dugout Assignments -- 6/4
JV Dugout Assignments -- 6/5
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 6/3 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
Today's JV Dugout Assignments: 7th Period, 6th Period
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 5/30 (7th) & FRI 5/31 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
JV Dugout Assignments -- 5/31
JV Dugout Assignments -- 5/30
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 5/28 (7th) & WED 5/29 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
JV Dugout Assignments -- 5/28
JV Dugout Assignments -- 5/29
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 5/23 (7th) & FRI 5/24 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
JV Dugout Assignments -- 5/23
JV Dugout Assignments -- 5/24
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 5/21 (7th) & WED 5/22 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
Today's JV Dugout Assignments
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 5/20 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
Today's JV Dugout Assignments
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 5/16 (7th) & FRI 5/17 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
5/17 JV Dugout Assignments
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 5/14 (7th) & WED 5/15 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
Today's JV Dugout Assignments
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Extended Application Portfolio (DUE: 6/3) This will be graded based on the quality of your responses and completeness. Look at the instructions closely. This document lists all your hours and the dates you work on this project: Micro Shelter #5 and #6 Student Hours.
Extended Application Presentation This link takes you to the general extended application requirements. On this document, you will need to click on the "Presentation" link. (DUE: 6/3) This will be graded as shown on the rubric. Look at the instructions closely.

MONDAY 5/13 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
Today's JV Dugout Assignments
Students worked on the JV dugouts.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 5/9 (7th) & FRI 5/10 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
Students started work on the JV dugout build. There will be a participation score similar to what was used for the Tiny Home builds.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 5/7 (7th) & WED 5/8 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of dugouts for the JV baseball field here at CV.
Students completed clean-up and punchlist items on Shelter #6.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 5/6 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 5/2 (7th) & FRI 5/3 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
ANNOUNCEMENT: All 15 slides of your Tiny Home Portfolio are due at the beginning of class on Monday, 5/13. These will be graded based on the understanding for each item that you show and communicate.
ANNOUNCEMENT: A participation score for the rest of the tiny home build has been placed in Canvas. Entered scores reflect attendence and participation to date and will be modified these last couple of days as needed. (6 points per full period, 3 points for ALL day, -2 for each tardy). The opportunity to make up time to improve these scores (with the exception for tardies) is almost at an end. The tiny home will likely be nearing completion by the end of this week.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 4/30 (7th) & WED 5/1 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 4/29 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 4/25 (7th) & FRI 4/26 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 4/23 (7th) & WED 4/24 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 4/22 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

JV Dugouts Design Assignment (DUE: 4/25 (7th) and 4/26 (6th), by the beginning of class) To complete this assignment, you will need to refer to these JV Dugout Drawings. This is to be done outside of class to encourage everyone doing it on their own. The goal of this assignment is to help everyone get familiar with the plans for the next project.

TUESDAY 4/16 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 4/15 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 4/11 (7th) & FRI 4/12 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 4/9 (7th) & WED 4/10 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 4/8 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
REMINDER/WARNING: The window of opportunity for making time up missed on the tiny homes is quickly coming to a close. When the tiny homes are done, they are done. Schedule time now. Be sure to schedule with someone else needing to make up time. Mr. K is tracking who owes time -- check with him to be sure what you need to make up. Also -- please realize that Mr. K cannot always be here after school. Finally, it is up to you to find out ahead of time what you can be working on. Do not show up and need to be directed.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 4/4 (7th) & FRI 4/5 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 4/2 (7th) & WED 4/3 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 4/1 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
REMINDER: WE NEED TO BE READY FOR ELECTICAL AND INSULATION BY THE END OF THE DAY ON WEDNESDAY. If you have time to make up on the micro structure builds . . . now is the time to work off those hours.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 3/21 (7th) & FRI 3/22 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 3/19 (7th) & WED 3/20 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 3/18 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WED 3/13 (6th) & THU 3/14 (7th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MON 3/11 (6th) & TUE 3/12 (7th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
ANNOUNCEMENT: At least six slides of the 15 must be complete by Monday, 3/18 before the beginning of class.
ANNOUNCEMENT: A tiny home participation score for the semester so far has been entered spanning from the start of the semester to last Friday. The score is based on the following:
1. 6 points possible for each full day of participation.
2. 3 points possible for each ALL day of participation.
3. When absent, you do not get points for the missed day. (These can be made up, but must be made up prior to the completion of the tiny homes. It is also your responsibility to arrange for things to do at this point -- you should know enough by now to know what you could be working on.
4. Scores are impacted when minimal progress or repeated mistakes occur that prevent progress on a given day.
5. Each tardy deducts 2 points from this score.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Six of the 15 slides of the Tiny Home Portfolio completed. (DUE: 3/18, by the beginning of class).

THU 3/7 (7th) & FRI 3/8 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 3/5 (7th) & WED 3/6 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 3/4 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 2/29 (7th) & FRI 3/1 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 2/27 (7th) & WED 2/28 (6th) (late start)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 2/26 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Students completed this short Career Goal Survey. This is mandatory, not optional.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 2/22 (7th) & FRI 2/23 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE 2/20 (7th) & WED 2/21 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 2/19 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU 2/15 (7th) & FRI 2/16 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
No class on 2/16 for 6th Period because of the CV Course Fair.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

CVHS Trade Fair Write-Up (DUE: 2/19) If absent (excused) on 2/16, please do #2a, c, d, e, and f by looking into two companies or trades in an online fashion. Indicate this is what you had to do on the document you turn in.

TUE 2/13 (7th) & WED 2/14 (6th)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Students are to complete the CVHS Trade Fair Write-Up while attending the CVHS Trade Fair on Friday, 2/16.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY 2/12 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU, 2/8 & FRI, 2/9

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
Tiny Home Portfolio: Supplement this today with pictures, notes, etc....
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 2/6 & WED, 2/7

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the maintenance associated with typical shop equipment.
Students were given assignments associated with shop cleaning and maintenance so that it is ready to use this semester. Students can find their assigned tasks here: End-Of-Semester Clean-Up Assignments.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 2/5 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
CHANGES THIS SEMESTER:
1. Homework should be done outside of class . . . so that you can maximize shop time. There won't be much, but when it is assigned, please do it.
2. Mr. K will be more focused on the safety score. Using equipment improperly (or handling sleds, etc...) will be infractions. Remember -- if he sees a phone during class (even in the classroom), that will be a deduction. If you think you need your phone for some reason, ASK FIRST.
3. Project journals are becoming project portfolios. Students will develop a portfolio on Google Slides that illustrates various aspects to the completion of Shelter #5 and construction of Shelter #6. So many slides will need to be completed by certain dates. Dates will be determined as we move forward on this project.
4. Participation scores will now be impacted by tardies as well as absences that are not made up outside of class. You need to get here on time so you can listen to initial instructions and reminders.
Students worked today to set-up their Tiny Shelter Portfolios. See the assignment to the left for guidelines.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Micro Shelter Portfolio Assignment (DUE TBA). Warning -- these will be spot-checked periodically.

TUE, 1/30 & WED, 1/31

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 1/29 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Your tiny home journal is officially due (and should be completed) by the end of your next class period (either 1/30 for 7th, or 1/31 for 2nd and 6th).
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU, 1/25 & FRI, 1/26

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 1/23 & WED, 1/24

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

FRI, 1/19 & MON 1/22

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Installing Doors and Windows Assignment (DUE: 1/25 for 7th, 1/26 for 2nd & 6th -- by the beginning of class)

TUE, 1/16 & WED, 1/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
SNOW DAY

ASSIGNED WORK:

n/a

THU, 1/11 & FRI, 1/12

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 1/9 & WED, 1/10

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 1/8 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: No journal today.
One of your career education graduation requirements is the completion of an Extended Application project. Your participation on the tiny home build qualifies. You will be completing this write-up while you work on the tiny homes, and we are starting it today -- yeah!.
1. Extended Application Requirements
2. Extended Application Portfolio (what you must complete and turn in for credit). When the file opens, select "Make a Copy" from the file menu so that you have a version you can edit.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Start this Extended Application Portfolio. (DUE: TBA)

THU, 1/4 & FRI, 1/5

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 1/2 & WED, 1/3

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The tiny home must be ready for insulation and electrical work by the end of Wednesday, 1/3. All the interior sheathing must be in place, as well as the blocking between the rafters. After school would be an opportunity for those of you who need to make up missed days to make up some time.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU, 12/14 & FRI, 12/15

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 12/12 & WED, 12/13

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MON, 12/11 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
ANNOUNCEMENT: A spot check was performed on your Shelter #5 Journal that you should be keeping and submitting daily. THIS WILL BE A MAJOR COMPONENT FOR YOUR GRADE. All students were asked to look at their scores and comments made in the rubric. Common deficiencies:
1. Not enough detail when describing what you learned each day. You must fully describe with enough detail so Mr. K believes you actually learned what you profess.
2. When absent, you still must do something.
3. The items for proficiency checklists are often being omitted.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU, 12/7 & FRI, 12/8

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 12/5 & WED, 12/6

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MON, 12/4 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WED, 11/29 & THU, 11/30

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MON, 11/27 & TUE, 11/28

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 11/21 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal today.
MR K discussed / demonstrated:
1. The use of sine, cosine, and tangent ratios as they apply in construction.
2. Squaring a wall and the use of the Pythagorean Theorem
Notes from class: Right Triangle Geometry Applications.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MON, 11/20 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal today.
Mr. K demonstrated / discussed the following:
1. Circular saws (both the skillsaws and the Track Saw).
2. Sawzalls
3. Framing nailers
4. Cutting plywood and flat goods so things fit. Measure in several places, don't assume much.
5. Fastener penetration in flat goods -- flush, not too deep. 6" OC on perimeters, 12" OC in field.
6. How do you make twisted lumber straight by nailing?
7. Impact drivers and what bits NOT to use with them.
8. Proficiency checklists -- the individual is responsible for making sure things get checked off.
9. What staying busy and being a good employee look like. A good employee is thinking about what needs to be done, not waiting for instruction.
10. Proper coiling of air hoses and cords.
11. Aligning courses of flat goods so joints do not land on the same joist, stud, or other support member.
12. It is getting cold . . . what should we be wearing to class?
13. Tools in the rolling work bench vs. the rest of the shop.
14. When there are lots of people working in a small area . . . what extra safety precautions should be taken?

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU, 11/16, & FRI, 11/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 11/14, & WED, 11/15

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MON, 11/13 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Complete your Tiny Home #5 Journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WED 11/8 & THU 11/9

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand basic homebuilding by participation in the construction of micro-structures (aka tiny homes) for Unity Shelter.
DAILY JOURNAL: Starting today, you will begin a new document for your Tiny Home #5 Journal. See the Tiny Home Website for what it is you need to complete each day for this journal.
Students consulted the Tiny Home Website to determine activities for the day.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MON 11/6 & TUE 11/7

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Shop clean-up assignments have been shuffled. Please look at the link at the top of this page for your new assignment(s).
ANNOUNCEMENT: The table saw sleds are being damaged and knocked out of alignment due to rough handling. When this happens, they are no longer helpful to you when you wish to use them. As of today, you MUST always use two hands when handling any sled, and you must only carry them by holding onto the sled base, not either of the fences.
DAILY JOURNAL: How should one pick up and set down cross-cut sleds? What should you always try to hold onto while carrying them around? DO NOT COPY AND PASTE YOUR ANSWER.
Students continued work on their first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 10/31 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to create a three-view orthographic projection of a 3D object, and will be able to correctly dimension it.
DAILY JOURNAL: No journal entry was required today.
The focus of today was on how to display dimensions (the numbers indicating size and position) on drawings. These Dimensioning Standards should be used whenever placing dimensions on drawings.
This is one version of how your drawing could be dimensioned.
If gone today, please watch these two videos so that you can complete today's assignment. NOTE: some of the dimensions for the part in the video differ from what we actually measured in class.
1. Dimensioning Standards Explained Video .
2. Dimensioning the First Orthographic Drawing Video . Hint: while watching this video, add proper dimensions to your orthographic drawing you created Monday.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Dimensioning the First Orthographic Drawing (DUE 11/6 for 2nd, 11/7 for 1st and 7th). At least a portion of this assignment was completed in class. A hardcopy of the First Orthographic Drawing created by Mr. K without dimensions were given to each student. Each student is to fully dimension it per the standards presented in class.

MON, 10/30 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to create a three-view orthographic projection of a 3D object, and will be able to correctly dimension it.
DAILY JOURNAL: No journal entry was required today.
One of the biggest challenges for many beginning carpenters is knowing how to communicate and interpret the physical details and features for items to be made. Technical communication is different than other forms of communication. Specifically, details matter, and clarity is critical. One of the easiest ways to accomplish both is through the use of drawings. Drawings of 3D objects are made in a consistent fashion so that everyone readily understands what is being communicated. The predominant manner in which 3D objects are shown on 2D drawings is through the use of orthographic projections.
Students were shown how to draw an orthographic drawing of a 3D object. Mr. K demonstrated the technique. Students worked at the same time to create an orthographic drawing of the same 3D object provided by Mr. K. Mr. K collected this drawing completed by each student in class for use in the next class.
If you were gone today, watch this How to Make an Orthographic Projection Drawing Video (Mr K apologizes for the quality -- with more time, it certainly could be improved). While watching, use a piece of graph paper (any paper will do if you do not have graph paper at home), a pencil with an eraser, and a ruler with inch measurements and duplicate the three views you see Mr. K drawing in the video. Stop the video as needed while you do your drawing. You must use a straight-edge for all your lines, and it must be done neatly. When finished, either take a picture of the drawing that you produce and submit the picture in to Canvas or turn it in to the Inbox in the classroom ASAP. DO NOT DISCARD YOUR DRAWING. WE WILL USE IT LATER FOR ANOTHER ASSIGNMENT. IF YOU DON"T STILL HAVE IT AT THAT TIME, YOU WILL NEED TO DO IT AGAIN.
Students use the remainder of the period to complete the Missing Lines Worksheet #1.

ASSIGNED WORK:

First Orthographic Drawing Assignment (DUE TODAY)
Missing Lines Worksheet #1. A hard copy was provided in class. However, students wishing (or needing) to complete this electronically can click on the link, go to the FILE menu and select MAKE A COPY to create a version of the file you can edit. Use the line tool to add all missing object (solid) and hidden (dashed) lines that are not shown in the front, top, or right side views. The 3D views are not missing any lines. If completed electronically, submit this file to Canvas. (DUE 10/31, by the end of school).

THU, 10/26 & FRI 10/27

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the basic process and steps of house building.
DAILY JOURNAL: No entry required today. Instead, until Mr. K is ready to go through the presentation linked below, look at the following numbered items that will drive the process of building our first Tiny Home.
1. First, this is the Daily Assignment Template Sarah (the Project Manager), Owen (Project Lead for 2nd Period), Aidan (Project Lead for 7th Period) and Mr. K will be using it to communicate across periods from day-to-day. When projects proceed around-the-clock, there are different shifts (for instance, dayshift, swing shift, graveyard) that spell one another. The means by which things are communicated from one shift to the next is crucial to a project's success. This template will help facilitate communication not across shifts, but across periods. Take a moment and look at this template closely. You will be expected to look at this form for each specific day at the beginning of each day before going to work on the tiny home to know what must be worked on next, or what must first be finished from the previous period. Additionally, you yourself must communicate to your project lead so that they in turn can update this sheet and/or the sheet for the next day. Mr. K will also use this sheet as his means of communicating to you as well.
2. Go to the Tiny Home Web Site that is linked to the top of this calendar page. Get familiar with this page, where to find the Daily Assignments documents, and note what you are to submit to a journal each day you work on the tiny home. Your grade for this project will be partially dependent upon the quality and completeness of the journal you maintain. Yes, in order to take pictures you will need access to your phone. Caution -- only use it for project-related things. If caught using it otherwise, safety score deductions will occur. Let's just not go there.
3. In addition to attendance, participation, and your journal, your grade for this project will stem from the completion of this Shelter #5 Proficiency Checklist. Everyone must complete all items listed and receive initials from Mr. K. You will be given a hardcopy of this sheet. DO NOT LOOSE IT! If the group decides it is a good idea, one possibility is to get a three-ring binder and put them all out in the tool box or tool bench that you are assembling.
4. As with all group projects, you must actually be present to participate. When you miss class, as the Tiny Home Web Site notes, you are responsible for working with Sarah / Mr. K to make up time. This will have to be time outside of class (since it is not possible to "make time up" during class since we are working on the tiny home that day as well).
5. Finally, one of your career education graduation requirements is the completion of an Extended Application project. Your participation on the tiny home build qualifies. You will be completing this write-up while you work on the tiny homes.
  - Extended Application Requirements
  - Extended Application Portfolio (what you must complete and turn in for credit). When the file opens, select "Make a Copy" from the file menu so that you have a version you can edit.
As soon as he was done speaking with the other class, Mr. K took students through the process of building a house using the house he designed and built as an example. Intro to House Building -- Beach House Example.

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 10/24 & WED 10/25

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: Answer the following questions:
1. What is the thinnest piece of wood you should ever attempt to make using the table saw and its rip fence (i.e. the wood being kept is being processed between the blade of the table saw and its rip fence?)
2. Explain why the previous limitation is important. What is being protected?
3. If you wish to trim less than 1/8" off of a piece of wood using the rip fence, explain how you should do it.
Students continued work on their first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

MON, 10/23 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize a laser level to check relative elevations and make projects level.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal so students could use the short period today for projects. When you get finished with your Pallet Crate, please see Mr. K so he can assign you something to do in preparation for the Tiny Home build.
Students continued work on their first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU, 10/19 & FRI 10/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize a laser level to check relative elevations and make projects level.
DAILY JOURNAL: What do the C, the D, the X, and the 3/4 stand for in the specification "3/4 CDX plywood".
Students continued work on their first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 10/17 & WED 10/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize a laser level to check relative elevations and make projects level.
DAILY JOURNAL: What are the actual physical dimensions for the following kinds of dimensioned lumber:
1. 2x4
2. 2x6
3. 2x8
4. 4x4
5. 4x10
Students continued work on their first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

MON, 10/16 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize a laser level to check relative elevations and make projects level.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal so students could use the short period today for projects. When you get finished with your Pallet Crate, please see Mr. K so he can assign you something to do in preparation for the Tiny Home build.
Students continued work on their first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU, 10/12 & FRI 10/13

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize a laser level to check relative elevations and make projects level.
Students were shown the Festool finish sanders and how they should be used. If gone, you can find information about these sanders on the Finish Sander Safety Page. Following this, students answered their journal questions.
Mr. K also emphasized how your daily shop clean-up score is tied not just to getting your assigned task done, but then moving on to something else productive until he indicates that the shop is clean.
DAILY JOURNAL: Respond to these questions:
1. How many different TYPES of Festool finish sanders does the school have, and what is the primary difference between them?
2. Why do we want to try and keep the same grit of sand paper on a given sander? What is the advantage of doing this?
3. When using the new sanders, the vacuum should be set to which setting, Manual or Auto, and why?
Students continued work on their first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 10/10 & WED 10/11

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize a laser level to check relative elevations and make projects level.
Students were shown where the finish and brad nail guns were and their safety was discussed.
DAILY JOURNAL: Answer the following questions:
1. As related to the physical gun itself, why can't you simply fire a nail across the room?
2. What must be done the first time a gun is used on any given day, and generally every time a new stick of nails are loaded into the gun?
3. When using a pneumatic nail gun, one hand is holding the gun. Where should your other hand NEVER be?
Students continued work on their first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU, 10/5 & FRI 10/6

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize a laser level to check relative elevations and make projects level.
ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be starting the tiny home on Monday, 10/16. Current projects (rolling work bench, dumpster stairs, pallet crates, laser level assignment) must be done by then. Between now and then, you have three full periods. Use your time wisely and well.
DAILY JOURNAL: When the leveling rod and receiver (used with the laser level) are not being used, what position should it be in when you set it down?
Students continued work on their first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 10/3 & WED 10/4

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize a laser level to check relative elevations and make projects level.
DAILY JOURNAL: Journals were graded this past weekend. For your first entry in this next section of journal, indicate your score, and list three things you can do to improve your journal entries.
REMINDER: There are a couple of things students should be coming to Mr. K for on the Pallet Crate Project for his initials. Be sure to do this.
Students continued work on their first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

Laser Level Hands-On Assignment (DUE 10/12 for 7th, 10/13 for 2nd & 6th) YOU ARE TO WORK IN PAIRS (and only pairs) FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT. Each pair will first need to print one hardcopy of this assignment.

MONDAY, 10/2 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to utilize a laser level to check relative elevations and make projects level.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal today.
Students completed the assignment to the right. You will need to be able to run our laser level when we construct our tiny homes.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Introduction to a Laser Level Assignment (DUE 10/5 for 7th, 10/6 for 2nd & 6th) NOTE: There are two pages to this!

THU, 9/28 & FRI 9/29

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
DAILY JOURNAL: When cutting on the table saw,
1. When should you stop pushing the wood after the cut is complete (as measured relative to the blade)?
2. While cutting with the rip fence, what should you be watching while cutting?
To go to the shop, students must have safety testing completed through the Table Saw, and must have their class contract turned in.
Students continued work on the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 9/26 & WED 9/27

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop, as well as specific practices associated with the band saws, scroll saws, floor sanders, and drill presses.
DAILY JOURNAL: Answer the following questions:
1. Explain how the dimensions of a rectangular piece of wood determine whether the rip fence, the miter gage, or a sled is used to cut the piece of wood on the table saw.
2. When is it okay to cut wood on the table saw without the use of either the rip fence, a miter gage, or a sled?
6th PERIOD: If Mr. K is late to class, please work on today's assignment in the classroom. Once he arrives, you may go to the shop. Other periods may work on this in class or work in the shop.
Before going out to the shop, today students had to have all tests and test corrections complete through the chop saw, and their contract in, before proceeding to the shop.
Students continued work on their push sticks and began the first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

Drawings and Tiny Homes Assignment (DUE 10/2) To complete this assignment, you will need to refer to these Tiny Home Drawings.

MONDAY, 9/25 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to read a tape measure and ruler to the nearest 1/32 of an inch.
ANNOUNCEMENT: If you do not have your contract in, you cannot go to the shop to work on projects. You can go out if your instructor is demonstrating something. If you are missing it, what are you going to do to get it in?
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal today.
The teacher demonstrated and discussed the table saw. This required all of this short period.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU, 9/21 & FRI 9/22

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop, as well as specific practices associated with the band saws, scroll saws, floor sanders, and drill presses.
DAILY JOURNAL: Answer the following questions:
1. Explain how your safety score (it is in Canvas) works. Look to a previous entry on this calendar for an explanation if needed. That said, you should have already read about it.
2. In the context of the safety score, what happens if you are observed with your phone out in the shop without teacher permission to have it out there?
Before going out to the shop, today students had to have all tests and test corrections complete through the chop saw, and their contract in, before proceeding to the shop.
Students continued work on their push sticks and began the first project: the Pallet Crate Project (or other assigned project).

ASSIGNED WORK:

TUE, 9/19 & WED 9/20

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the basic use of many of the machines in the shop by completing their first projects.
Starting today, students have been assigned specific clean-up tasks. During clean-up at the end of each period, students are expected to first complete their tasks as soon as possible (floor brooms cannot sweep before hand brooms are finished brushing off equipment and tables). When finished with their own task, students are to assist someone else and or sweep. Everyone stays working the entire time until Mr. K indicates clean-up is finished at the end of the period. Students receive points each day based on whether their assigned area is cleaned, and whether they stayed busy the entire time during clean-up.
DAILY JOURNAL: Find your clean-up tasks (linked at the top of this calendar page so it is always easy to find). Write out your complete clean-up task(s). Do not just write "band saws".
Safety demonstrations today involved the use of the chop saw. After this demonstration, students were allowed to continue work on their push stick and encouraged to complete the safety test for the chop saw (and corrections as necessary).
Students who have been in Mr. K's classes previous years and who have completed safety testing were allowed to finish push sticks, and then start the Pallet Crate Project (or a substitute project assigned by the instructor).

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete the Chop Saw Safety Test, and do test corrections as necessary. (DUE 9/25) If absent today, first watch the Chop Saw Safety Video on the CV Safety Website, before taking the test.
Pallet Crate Project, Pallet Crate Project Drawing (DUE 10/16)

MONDAY, 9/18 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop, as well as specific practices associated with the band saws, scroll saws, floor sanders, and drill presses.
DAILY JOURNAL: There was no daily journal today.
Students were shown the safe use of both table-mounted and hand-held routers.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete the Router Safety Test, and do test corrections as necessary. (DUE 9/19 for 7th, 9/20 for 2nd & 6th) If absent today, first watch the Stationary Sander Safety Video on the CV Safety Website, before taking the test.

THU, 9/14 & FRI 9/15

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop, as well as specific practices associated with the band saws, scroll saws, floor sanders, and drill presses.
DAILY JOURNAL: Answer the following questions:
1. Which of the three stationary sanders is most likely to throw a piece of wood, and why?
2. What must you remember when using a hole saw and its arbor on a drill press?
Students worked to complete the First Cuts Project and the associated safety testing.
When finished with this, students started work on the Push Stick Project. To complete this project, students will need to watch the Router Safety Video (on the safety page) so that they can use the table router to round-over the edges of their push sticks.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Push Stick Project (DUE 10/25)

TUE, 9/12 & WED 9/13

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop, as well as specific practices associated with the band saws, scroll saws, floor sanders, and drill presses.
SAFETY TESTING: Safety testing will be completed largely in an autonomous mode. The basic procedure will look like this:
- Student participates in the classroom demonstration and discussion of the safety associated with a piece of equipment. This may include guided use of the equipment. If absent from class, the student watches the provided video and/or reads the printed guidelines provided on the CV Safety Website for the equipment in question.
- Student asks the instructor any clarifying questions. At times, some test cuts on the equipment may be performed with the instructor present BEFORE the safety test is completed.
- The student will complete the online safety test in Canvas.
- After the test is submitted on Canvas, students must complete test corrections, providing stand-alone statements that indicate the key concepts for any question improperly answered on the test. A hardcopy of these safety test corrections must be turned into the turn-in basket in the room.
- Videos and printed resources (but no other student or individual) can be used by the student to complete the online tests.
SAFETY SCORE: Students will receive a safety score approximately once a quarter. Students begin with a full score. While working in the shop over the course of the quarter, points are deducted from this score each time the student is observed using a machine improperly or otherwise not complying with safety rules and procedures. Score deductions depend upon the severity of the infraction. Minor errors will not incur a deduction. So . . . best practice this year when you are out in the shop? When in doubt about something, ASK!
DAILY JOURNAL: What do you need to do when you miss a question on a safety test before the test is considered complete? Be specific in your response.
The stationary sanders and drill presses were discussed today. Students completed safety testing (and test corrections as needed) for these two pieces of equipment. Time permitting, students were allowed to work on the First Cuts Project on these pieces of equipment.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete the Stationary Sander Safety Test, and do test corrections as necessary. (DUE 9/14 for 1st & 7th, 9/15 for 2nd) If absent today, first watch the Stationary Sander Safety Video on the CV Safety Website, before taking the test.
Complete the Drill Press Safety Test, and do test corrections as necessary. (DUE 9/14 for 1st & 7th, 9/15 for 2nd) If absent today, first watch the Drill Press Safety Video on the CV Safety Website, before taking the test.

MONDAY, 9/11 (ALL)

OBJECTIVE: Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop, as well as specific practices associated with the band saws, scroll saws, floor sanders, and drill presses.
DAILY JOURNAL: Answer the following questions:
1. What are the two reasons the guard on the bandsaw must be lowered to within 1/4" of the material being cut?
2. Where shouldn't observers stand when you are using a bandsaw?
Students were given time to complete safety testing on the band saw and the scroll saw. Also, students were given the opportunity to finish band saw and scroll saw operations for First Cuts.
While students worked, the instructor visited with each student who had not completed any of the assignments up to this point.

ASSIGNED WORK:

THU, 9/7 & FRI 9/8

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to access the class website, the Canvas class, complete the initial class survey, and access the class syllabus and contract.
DAILY ROUTINE: Starting today, the daily routine to start each class should look like this:
- Go to your locker.
- Remove your safety glasses.
- Place your phone into your locker (if you don't have a phone, come get a NO-PHONE token from Mr. K). Mr. K will be taking attendance based on phones / tokens within the lockers.
- Open your Woodworking Daily Journal document and add a heading with today's date below previous entries.
- Navigate to this web page. Under DAILY JOURNAL, complete what is requested of you, adding it to your single document that is your Woodworking Daily Journal.
- When finished, submit your revised document to the Canvas assignment (yes, you resubmit each day of class).
- Eventually at this point you can then proceed to the shop to work on projects unless Mr. K indicates otherwise.
- You will keep adding to your journal each day. Doing this will allow Mr. K to get the class started and take attendance while you are learning/reviewing/completing something that is needed.
- If you are absent from class, you must still complete your daily journal.
- Journal grading will be unannounced -- meaning, grading will occur on whatever is (or isn't) submitted to Canvas. Why? Because journals should be maintained and kept up-to-date. Missing entries will receive a zero for that journal assessment.
- Journal entries MUST be correct when there are correct responses to be made. Therefore, do what it takes to make sure you know what correct responses should be. At other times, entries will be graded on the quality of responses. The journal is your instructor's way of ensuring that everyone knows and understands key pieces of information. If you are ever unsure, ask for help!
DAILY JOURNAL: Students were directed to open up a blank Google Doc, and then save it as their Woodworking Daily Journal. For today's entry, answer the following questions regarding the course syllabus:
- 1. How much is an assignment penalized if turned in late?
  2. What must you do to request an extension on an assignment?
  3. If you wish to replace a score on something, what must you do?
  4. To be considered for rounding of your final grade at the end of the semester, what must be true?
The CV Safety Website (linked at the top of this website) was introduced. The instructor explained how this site is to be used, pointing out the location of instructional and safety videos and information for all equipment in the shop.
The band saws and scroll saws were discussed today. Students completed safety testing (and test corrections as needed) for these two pieces of equipment. Time permitting, students were allowed to work on the First Cuts Project on these pieces of equipment.
STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IN WOODWORKING FOR TWO YEARS OR MORE were allowed to work on all safety testing posted on Canvas, utilizing the videos and other information on the safety page as needed. The instructor cautioned against rushing to simply complete the testing -- your first score is what goes into the gradebook.

ASSIGNED WORK:

The First Cuts Project (DUE 9/21 for 7th, 9/22 for 2nd & 6th)
Complete the Band Saw Safety Test, and do test corrections as necessary. (DUE 9/12 for 7th, 9/13 for 2nd & 6th) If absent today, first watch the Band Saw Safety Video on the CV Safety Website, before taking the test.
Complete the Scroll Saw Safety Test, and do test corrections as necessary. (DUE 9/12 for 7th, 9/13 for 2nd & 6th) If absent today, first watch the Scroll Saw Safety video on the CV Safety Website, before taking the test.

TUE, 9/5 & WED 9/6

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to access the class website, the Canvas class, complete the initial class survey, and access the class syllabus and contract.
OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the difference between woodworking and carpentry, and the hands-on experiences that are possible this semester.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Most of the pieces of equipment in the shop are used by all the classes running concurrently with this one. Therefore, at the beginning of the year, activities and projects will be very similar between the classes. Once most of the initial safety testing is completed, projects, lessons, and activities will be differentiated more for carpentry topics.
Students completed the Initial Class Survey.
Students were given a brief introduction to the class.
Students were assigned a pair of safety glasses and a locker to place them within.
Students were given a tour of the shop and surrounding facilities. While out in the shop, students reviewed the General Safety Guidelines on the safety website and then completed the General Shop Safety Test on Canvas.
Time permitting, discussion was started on the first pieces of shop equipment to be used in the class.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete this Initial Class Survey. (DUE 9/5 for 7th, 9/6 for 2nd & 6th, completed in class)
Read (and have your parents read) this Class Syllabus and Contract. Print the last page. Sign this contract as required. Take a picture of this contract. Submit this picture on Canvas. If you do not have a printer, you may place signatures on a blank piece of paper and indicate that you have read and agree to the class contract, take a picture of this, and submit this to Canvas. (DUE 9/7 for 7th, 9/8 for 2nd & 6th, by the beginning of class)

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