Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will follow safety practices.
Standard 1
Identify potential safety hazards and follow general laboratory safety practices.
Standard 2
Use safe work practices.
Standard 3
Complete a basic safety test without errors (100%) before using any tools or shop equipment.
Strand 2
Students will develop foundational skills in design principles.
Standard 1
Create projects using a working drawing and utilizing a list of materials while demonstrating the safe use of woodworking hand tools and equipment.
Standard 2
Students will consider form, function, and joinery.
Standard 3
Students will follow established principles of good design. For example:
Standard 4
Students will explore and compare the elements of established design styles. For example:
Strand 3
Understand wood products, characteristics, and procedures.
Standard 1
Calculate board footage.
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Standard 2
Describe and identify natural defects.
Standard 3
Identify common grades of lumber and sheet goods. For example:
Hardwoods
Standard 4
Understand the methods of the seasoning and drying lumber.
Standard 5
Demonstrate the use of basic joinery techniques. For example:
Standard 6
Demonstrate sanding and finishing techniques.
Strand 4
Students will follow a disciplined design process to develop a project.
Standard 1
Understand the design, planning, and estimation process.
Standard 2
Create a mock-up of the project.
Standard 3
Complete a finished product that showcases the woodworking and design skills developed by the student.
Strand 5
Students will be able to perform automated manufacturing processes using CNC equipment to produce an assembly.
Standard 1
Know and understand basic terms related to CNC machines. For example:
Standard 2
Configure a CNC machine and program it to cut out or shape the components of an assembly.
Strand 6
Students will investigate future training opportunities and careers in woodworking.
Standard 1
Investigate different types of occupational training. For example:
Standard 2
Recognize the importance of both "hard" and "soft" skills in the workplace.