Intermediate Course Introduction to Carpentry
Lesson Description
Students will be introduced to the carpentry trade and career options. Proper operation and care of tools should be emphasized throughout the lesson. The lesson will introduce students to the proper technique for framing floors and walls, correct material and tool use, and rafter construction.
Lesson Standards
1. Demonstrate basic employability skills
1. Explain the role of an employee in the construction industry.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems using those skills.
9. Use time efficiently to manage workload.
10. Assess one’s own mastery of skills.
11. Demonstration accountability for individual performance.
2. Demonstrate basic communication skills
1. Interpret information and instructions presented in both the verbal and written from.
2. Communicate effectively in on-the-job situations using verbal and written skills.
5. Effectively work as a participating team member.
7. Use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively.
Lesson Schedule
Introduction to Carpentry - Teaching Guide (10 days)
Carpentry Careers 2 days
Chapter 1 Power Point – Modern Carpentry
A. Economic Outlook
a. Using a current edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, prepare a handout for students on the economic outlook for construction.
b. Emphasize that a share of the nation’s economic growth is in construction of buildings.
c. Note that there are other areas of construction that also offer opportunities for individuals with carpentry skills.
B. Employment Outlook
a. Discuss the size of the current workforce in carpentry (more than 900,000). Note that the demand for carpenters is the highest of any of the trades.
b. Have students look at the cyclical nature of layoffs.
c. Suggest that for those interested in a carpentry career, careful budgeting of finances is necessary to bridge layoffs.
1. Construction Careers power point
a. Activity- Introduce students to the Build Iowa web site (BuildIowa.org)
1. Complete the interactive Career Path
2. Career Investigation work sheet (need to develop)
C. Working Conditions
D. Job Opportunities and Training Opportunities
a. Discuss the types of job opportunities available for a carpenter.
b. Have the student’s list factors that should be considered when selecting the type of work they would like to do.
E. Training
a. List the types of courses that students should take in high school to enhance their career in carpentry. Be prepared to explain why courses such as English or social studies are important in their training.
b. Describe the “roads” that can be taken after graduating from high school to prepare for a career in the carpentry profession
c. Have the students list the personal qualifications necessary to become a successful carpenter. These should include not only work-related traits, but also character traits and interpersonal skills.
F. Assessment – Chapter 1 Workbook Questions
Framing Techniques
A. Floor Framing (Modern Carpentry – chapter 10) 2 days
1. Floor Framing Power Point
2. Activity – 4' x 4' shed floor framing. (cutting, layout and assembly)
3. Assessment – Floor Frame Student Worksheet
B. Wall and Ceiling framing (Modern Carpentry – chapter 11) 2 -3 days
1. Wall Framing Power Point
2. Activity – Wall Framing. (cutting, layout and assembly) (Your wall height can be adjusted for your classroom.)
3. Assessment – Wall Frame Student Worksheet
C. Roof framing (Modern Carpentry – chapter 12) 2 days
1. Roof Framing Power Point
2. Rafter Construction
a. Difference between Trusses and Rafters
3. Activity – Rafter layout and cut out
4. Assessment – Roof Frame Student Worksheet
Demolition 1 day
A. Explain proper tool use for the disassembly of walls and floor.
B. Explain proper storage of materials.
Guest Speaker and/or Job Site Tour 1 day
A. Arrange for local contractor or construction company to come in and discuss with students career opportunities.
B. Take a field trip to a construction site.
Instructional Resources
Modern Carpentry textbook - Chapter 1
Power point presentation - Chapter 1 from Modern Carpentry
Power point presentation - Floors
Power point presentation - Walls and Ceilings
Power point presentation - Roof
BuildIowa.org - website
Multimedia Resources
15 - Floors and Floor Framing.ppt16 - Wall and Ceiling.ppt17 - Roof.pptch01.ppsxClassroom Activities
Career Path Investigation using the Build Iowa web site. (Buildiowa.org)
Floor joist layout and assembly activity. (small scale 4' x 4')
Stud layout and wall framing activity. (Wall height can based on space available.)
Rafter layout and cutout activity.
Assessments
Chapter 1 Workbook Questions
Floor Frame Student Worksheet
Wall Frame Student Worksheet
Roof Frame Student Worksheet
Career Investigation Worksheet
ModernCarpentry_CH1_Workplace.pdfFloor Framing assignment - test.pdfWall_frame_student_work_sheet.pdf[1].pdfCeiling framing Assignment-Test.pdfCareer Investigation WorksheetName.pdf