WOODS & CONSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL DESIGN AND DRAFTING
This semester long, introductory course in technical drawing is designed primarily for the student with no previous drafting experience. A beginning course in mechanical and architectural drafting utilizing primarily computer aided drafting software in which the student will study the need and use of drafting in industry. Students will learn to make simple sketches and drawings involving the use of shape description, size description, geometric construction, orthographic projection, pictorial drawing,and simple auxiliaries.
Highlights: Sketching, 3D Modeling & Printing, Puzzle Cube Project, Marble Maze Project
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
*RECOMMENDED FOR MEASUREMENT, BLUEPRINT READING, & 3D MODELING EXPERIENCE*
*This course is great preparation for PLTW!!!
WOODS I
A semester course devoted to learning the fundamental skills and knowledge in the use of hand and power woodworking tools, to use common materials employed in woodworking, and to learn safe and efficient work habits while constructing student projects.
Projects: Push Stick/Block, Toy Car, Cutting Board, Pedestal Table
This is a semester long course.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
WOODS II
A course to provide the student with an opportunity to develop more skill in the use of tools, materials and processes in constructing projects involving planning, use of hand and power tools, and to introduce the basic operations on machines. Equipment/skills involved include: Advanced Woodworking Machines, Lathe Turning, CNC Router, Advanced Joinery, Staining and Wood Finishing.
Projects: Custom Toy Car, Lathe and CNC Router Projects
Prerequisites: Woods I
This is a semester long course.
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
GEOMETRY IN CONSTRUCTION
This is an interdisciplinary course that combines Geometry and Construction. Through comprehensive integration of woodworking and geometry, students will discover and apply geometric concepts as they design and build projects, large and small. The Geometry content matches that of the other Geometry courses and prepares students for future math courses.
