Materials & Processes

Metals I (Grade 9 -12): This course will provide the student with the opportunity to investigate and experiment with various metal materials and processes while observing their properties.  Strong emphasis will be placed on the application of math and scientific principles, as well as technological impacts on industry and society.  Project Costs:  $15

Metals II (Grade 10-12): 

PREREQUISITE: A “B” or higher in Metals I and instructor approval 

This course is a continuation of Metals I with emphasis on welding, machining and creation of metal products.  Strong emphasis will be placed on problem-solving skills along with continued application of math and scientific principles, as well as technological impacts on industry and society.  Project Costs:  $15 to $30

Metals III (Grade 11-12): 

PREREQUISITE: A “B” or higher in Metals II and instructor approval 

This course is a continuation of Metals II with emphasis on metal manufacturing and advanced design and fabrication.  Students will explore the technological and management process for conceptualizing and manufacturing a product.  Experiences with product engineering, production engineering, manufacturing management and enterprise operations will occur.  Students will also be given the opportunity to complete a large-scale fabrication project that will incorporate advanced processes such as the use of CNC machines.  Students will gain a strong understanding and application of math and scientific principles, as well as technological impacts on industry and society.    Project Costs:  Varies with each project.

Metals IV (Grade 12): 

PREREQUISITE: A “B” or higher in Metals III and instructor approval 

This course is a continuation of Metals III with continued emphasis on advanced design and fabrication of metal products.  Students will be expected to design and fabricate a project(s) by using knowledge and skills gained in previous Metals courses.  Students will continue to gain a strong understanding and application of math and scientific principles, as well as technological impacts on industry and society.  Project Costs:  Varies with each project.

Wood I (Grade 9-12): This course is designed to develop fundamental woodworking skills and an understanding of machine and power tool safety.  In addition to learning basic woodworking skills and processes, students will also learn how to interpret working drawings, estimate project costs, and follow detailed procedure plans to construct and finish several projects.  Students will apply math, measuring, and problem-solving skills in the completion of these projects.  Quality craftsmanship will be emphasized.  Project Costs:  $15.

Wood II (Grade 10-12): 

PREREQUISITE: A “B” or higher in Wood I and instructor approval 

This course allows students to develop advanced woodworking skills through the design and manufacture of wood products.  After a review of the skills and content learned in Woods I, students will work in teams to design and mass-produce products for a given theme.  Advanced manufacturing techniques will be discussed and utilized in the development of these products, with an emphasis on collaboration, problem solving, and quality craftsmanship.  In addition, students will gain experience programming and operating high-tech machinery, including a CNC Router and Laser Engraver.  Project Costs:  $20

Wood III (Grade 11-12): 

PREREQUISITE: A “B” or higher in Wood II and instructor approval 

This is an advanced course in woodworking with an emphasis on product design.  Students will use all available resources in the lab to develop unique solutions to a variety of woodworking design challenges.  Students will experience all phases of the design process, including research, brainstorming, sketching, prototyping, construction, testing, and presenting.  Project Costs:  $20 *total cost may vary with each project

 Wood IV (Grade 12): 

PREREQUISITE: A “B” or higher in Wood III and instructor approval 

This course is a continuation of Wood III with an emphasis on the advanced design and manufacture of wood products.  Students will be expected to design and complete an independent project by applying skills and knowledge gained in previous wood courses.  Throughout this experience, students will experience all phases of the design process and be able to apply math and science concepts in a real-world application.  Project Costs: $20 *total cost may vary with each project.