Curriculum Handbook Stribley 2009-10 Submitted
Curriculum Handbook Stribley 2009-10 Submitted
Curriculum Handbook Stribley 2009-10 Submitted
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of residential buildings. They will study
houses and their subsystems in order to obtain a better understanding of their home.
Scaled construction projects, home maintenance hands-on activities, and written
curriculum will be used to explore the world of residential living. Associated Builders
and Contractors material will be used to add a slight emphasis on construction in the
course. Construction safety will be taught throughout each unit. Communication skills
and teamwork will be emphasized.
This is an introductory course to technology literacy and basic engineering concepts. The
foundation of the class is: designing, developing, and utilizing technological systems.
This is accomplished through many open-ended problem-based design activities solved
using the engineering design process. Electrical systems are introduced. Curriculum
incorporates many real-world modeled hands-on trainers and equipment, which provide
interactive technological experiences. Some basic robotic systems will be introduced.
It continues to develop the student’s ability to use, manage, understand, and assess
technology. More complicated open-ended problem-based design activities will be used
to increase the student’s technological literacy. Electrical, robotic, and pneumatic
manufacturing systems are explored. Students will be focusing on technology related
options that are available after high school. Careers and further education in the area of
technology will be explored throughout the course.
Student will experience an in-depth study of robotics systems using the VEX Robotics
System. Students will learn about structure, motion, power, sensors, control, logic and
programming systems of a robot while using the engineering problem solving model.
This will allow students to design and create robots to perform specific tasks. Students
will also have the opportunity to compete against peers to test their knowledge of
robotics. Students will also research applications of robotics used around the world to
improve the quality of life for people. The students will then present their findings in the
form of a multimedia presentation. Critical thinking, flexibility, team work and
communication skills will be stressed throughout this course.
This course is designed for the beginning woodworker and as the foundation for all other
woodworking courses at Papillion-La Vista High School. Upon successful completion of
this course the student will have the basic skills needed to enter the more advanced
courses offered, or to work safely and efficiently in a home shop situation. The student
will learn the correct terms and uses of materials, processes, hand tools, and selected
machine tools as well as safe practices needed while he/she develops a product.
Beginning with classroom instruction, the class will evolve into lab situations where the
students will share in the care and use of the hand tools while exploring the use of the
tools and materials, building assigned projects and completing problem-solving exercises.
Course Title: WOODS II - WOODWORKING PROCESSES
Course Number: IA51
Duration: Two Semesters/Two Credits
Grade: 10-12
Fees: $15.00 lab fee per semester plus cost for materials taken home
Prerequisites: Woods I
* Depending on enrollment numbers, this class may also be offered as a Zero hour
course.
This course is designed as the foundation for machine woodworking and cabinetry. A
basic knowledge of casework furniture will be taught in this class. It will give a deeper
view into woodworking by introducing cabinetmaking and providing the basics for a
career in a woodworking field. Students will review the care and use of hand tools and be
introduced to portable power tools and woodworking machines. As the year progresses
the students will be introduced to more advanced machines and processes as well as
various problem-solving exercises designed to nurture problem-solving skills. Students
will learn about joinery used in furniture construction, making a materials bill, and
reading complex working drawings. Students will also be introduced to hardware and its
applications and limitations. Class time will be divided between a classroom setting and
laboratory work. Students will build a small assigned, introductory project, and then
choose 1 to 2 moderately sized furniture projects from a short list provided by the
instructor. A down payment must be paid before starting the furniture project.
Actual total cost of the year’s projects will depend upon the type of wood chosen, but
should range between $ 100 and $ 150 for all three.
This course is designed for the serious woodworking student who is interested in
pursuing a career in cabinet making, woodworking, or for anyone who wishes to have the
knowledge needed to build fine furniture as a leisure time activity. Students in this class
will utilize knowledge gained in the previous two classes plus advanced techniques
developed in this class to build a challenging cabinet style project. Students will be
working on their own and at their own pace using the instructor as a sounding board for
problem solving ideas. Students may make any project they feel capable of making. Size
and cost are to be determined by the needs of the student. A down payment must be paid
before starting the project. The student may choose plans from an outside source or
design their own project. Written assignments will be included to strengthen the student’s
understanding of the processes necessary to successfully complete their project.
Each student will also take part in becoming a safety officer for the class. This includes
the student writing a safety presentation to deliver to the rest of the class about the safe
operation of the assigned tool.
This course is designed for the serious woodworker who is interested in designing
furniture. The student is expected to move away from casework cabinetry and
concentrate on designing "free form" style of furniture. Function, size and cost of the
projects are to be determined by the students’ needs. A down payment is needed before
beginning the project. The student will research furniture styles and techniques to
determine the type of project he or she will build. Using this research the student will
write narratives incorporating the information with the methods used while building their
project. These papers will include technical writing as well as descriptive writing styles.
Students will be responsible for building a multimedia presentation to demonstrate the
safe use of a selected machine tool. Also included will be projects designed to nurture
problem-solving skills in the students.