Home & Auto

Over the next semester we will be learning how to do routine maintenance on the home as well as the auto. The home units we will be looking at will be roofing, plumbing, electrical, dry wall, and interior finishes. The auto units we will be looking at will be auto detailing, changing oil, and automotive electrical, fluids and part replacement. There will also be a safety unit and a tool care unit will also be covered. In doing this we will have some paper work, some hands on work and a lot of fun!

All tests and assignments done in this class will be assigned points. At the end of the term all the points will be totaled up and graded according to the percentage scale below. Mr. Dorn reserves the right to alter any grades as necessary to ensure that safety and morale are rewarded.

93-100 A

90-92 A

87-89 B+

83-86 B

80-82 B-

77-79 C+

73-76 C

70-72 C-

67-69 D+

63-65 D

60-62 D-

0-59 F

Each student is expected to participate and treat each other and shop materials with respect. Attendance is crucial to succeed, as hands on activities will be a bulk of your grade. There is zero tolerance for cheating. If there is a lack of respect or a discipline problem, parents will be contacted and further consequences will occur.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Home & Auto

Unit 1: Safety

Learning Targets

1. Students will safely operate the hand tool

2. Students will safely operate the power tool

3. Students will safely operate in the general shop

Unit 2: Home Systems

Learning Targets

1. I can frame a footing

2. I can frame a wall

3. I can replace a shingle

4. I can wire an outlet

5. I can hang a window

6. I can solder a pipe

Unit 3: Automotive

Learning Targets

1. I can find the value of an automobile

2. I can find needed information in a automobile owners manual

3. I can test a automotive fuse

4. I can change oil on a vehicle

5. I can change a tire i can use jumper cables

6. I can inspect brake pad life

7. I can replace simple parts on a vehicle.