Technical Education

Course #11857 Grades 9-12 .5 Credit

Students will be introduced to safe and effective use of basic carpentry/woodworking hand tools, portable power tools and machinery. They will be exposed to the basic characteristics and grading of wood, basic math, calculating square and board feet of lumber and how to draw and use simple plans to create desired projects. These plans will include materials needed, pricing and a list of steps needed to complete design. One or more basic high quality wooden projects will be completed for the student to take home. Proper safety techniques, quizzes, plans, material and price lists, and daily time sheet logs, along with the  ompleted project, will be evaluated for course grade.

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.

CTE Course

Course #11858 Grades 9-12 .5 Credit

Along with proper safety techniques, daily work will include the planning and constructing of cabinet-oriented projects in conjunction with some modern cabinet shop practices. Students will work both individually and in groups. The class will be shown the availability of employment in this field and also in the area of heavy construction. Proper safety techniques, quizzes, plans, material and price lists, and daily time sheet logs, along with the completed project, will be evaluated for course grade.

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.

Prerequisite:  Carpentry 1 - 11857

CTE Course

Course #11861 Grades 10-12 .5 Credit

Building on the basic skills learned in Carpentry 1 and 2, students will learn more advanced woodworking/carpentry techniques and methods. Techniques may include turned lathe work, wood bending, lamination, fine joinery, etc.  Students will select, plan and construct their own projects. Excellence of design and high quality craftsmanship will be emphasized. Proper safety techniques, quizzes, plans, material and price lists, and daily time sheet logs, along with the completed project, will be evaluated for course grade.  

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.  

Prerequisite:  Carpentry 2 - 11858 

CTE Course

Course #11862 Grades 10-12 .5 Credit

Building on the basic skills learned in Carpentry 1, 2 and 3, students begin hands-on learning of residential construction techniques. In Carpentry 4, students will learn about site preparation, excavation and foundation work; and will practice actual framing and sheathing of decks, walls and roofs. Proper safety techniques, quizzes, plans, material and price lists, and daily timesheet logs, along with the completed project, will be evaluated for course grade.

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.

Prerequisite: Carpentry/Construction 3 - 11861 

CTE Course

Course #11863 Grades 11-12 .5 Credit

Building on the basic skills learned in previous Carpentry classes, students will continue hands-on learning of residential construction techniques. In Carpentry 5, students will learn about electrical and plumbing utilities, and also about window and door installation. Proper safety techniques, quizzes, plans, material and price lists, and daily time sheet logs, along with the completed project, will be evaluated for course grade.

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.

Prerequisite: Carpentry/Construction 4 - 11862

CTE Course

Course #11864 Grades 11-12 .5 Credit

Building on the skills learned in previous Carpentry classes, students will continue hands-on learning of residential construction techniques. In Carpentry 6, students will learn about insulation, interior wall and ceiling construction, flooring installation and finish carpentry. Additionally, students will attain their OSHA 10 Safety Certification Proper safety techniques, quizzes, plans, material and price lists, and daily time sheet logs, along with the completed project, will be evaluated for course grade.

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.

Prerequisite: Carpentry/Construction 5 - 11863

CTE Course

Course #11880 Grades 9-12 .5 Credit

This course is designed for students who are considering either engineering, technical related careers, or simply are interested in spatial problem solving and applications of geometric principles. Topics covered are: principles of orthographic projections, developing visualization skills, sketching relations and base features, complex sketching equations and construction geometry, secondary sketches and reference geometry, adding features, creating part drawings and dimensioning and annotating drawings. 3-D prints of student designs are incorporated where applicable.  It is recommended for juniors and seniors; however, any student with strong graphic and spatial ability should speak with the instructor. SolidWorks 2018 software will be integrated into all aspects of the course.

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.

Course #11881 Grades 9-12 .5 Credit

This course is a continuation of Engineering Graphics 1 and starts by reviewing material covered in the first course and then moving onto more advanced topics and more complex three-dimensional (isometric), two-dimensional (orthographic) problems and dimensioning standards. Auxiliary and sectional views, sweeps and lofts, mechanical assembly mates, and exploded views and animation drawings are examples of some of the more advanced problems. Rapid prototyping (3-D prints) of student designs are incorporated where applicable.

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.

Prerequisite: Engineering Graphics 1 - 11880

Students taking this course may be eligible for credit in conjunction with the University of Rhode Island in 2024-2025 as Honors URI MCE: 201- Engineering Graphics 2; AP/URI Physics and Honors URI Precalculus are prerequisites. The Concurrent Enrollment Program at the University of Rhode Island is designed for motivated students who seek to get a head start on college credit and who are looking to be challenged academically while in high school. HS students are expected to have a 3.0 minimum high school GPA. In order to receive a URI transcript for the HS course, students are required to follow all URI enrollment procedures and complete the enrollment process by the university registration dates. Student work will be assessed according to the university’s grading policy.

Course #11882 Grades 10-12 .5 Credit

This course is designed as an extension of Engineering Graphics 1 and 2, using Solidworks software, for grades 10 – 12 students and starts with a brief review. It quickly moves on to cover concepts involving Multi Body Parts, more sophisticated editing tools and manipulation of drawing bodies using equations. The second half of the semester has students learning a Top Down Design process with external references to approach problems involving sheet metal designs. 3-D printing of student designs and hands on sheet metal work are incorporated where applicable. 

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.

Prerequisite: Engineering Graphics 2 - 11881

Course #11888 Grades 10-12 .5 Credit

This course is designed as an extension of Engineering Graphics 1, 2, and 3 using Solidworks software, for grades 10 – 12 students and starts with a brief review. It quickly moves on to cover concepts involving 3d Sketching, Projected Curves, and Weldments. The second half of the semester has students learning Surface Modeling and Mold Tools. 3-d printing of student designs is incorporated where applicable.

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.

Prerequisites: Engineering Graphics 3 - 11882

Course #11883 Grades 9-12 .5 Credit

This course is designed to give students experience in the planning and design process. Topics covered: setting parameters for the design, formulating design specification, site considerations and building code constraints, construction details and conventions, planning of specific rooms, flow pattern analysis, and the integration of the design elements into a final set of plans.  Scaled floor plans, elevation drawings, and completed house model will be evaluated for course grade.  

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.  

Course #11884 Grades 9-12 .5 Credit

This course follows House Design 1 and covers similar material but with an increased level of complexity. Model building and teamwork on real-world problems will be used whenever possible. AutoSketch will be applied to any and all topics in House Design 2 as resources permit.

This course meets the Mathematics Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to be considered a .5 credit in Mathematics.  

Prerequisites: House Design 1 - 11883