Woods Syllabus
by T. J. Hilsinger
August 20, 2007
Instructor: Mr. Hilsinger
Industrial Technology Instructor
Planning Period: 5th period (11:47-12:37)
Lyons-Decatur Northeast High School
Woods I
2007-2008
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Woods is a class for students wishing to build a cabinet or other wood project. Students will learn the process of woodworking. They will learn the proper use of many different woodworking tools. Students will also learn different fabrication methods and various types of jointing. Staining and finishing processes will also be learned. Students will be required to complete the assigned projects, but will also be given the opportunity to design and build their own project.
COUSRE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify various woodworking tools.
- Label different kinds of wood commonly used in woodworking.
- Produce a set of plans for their wood project.
- Choose the appropriate tools and joining technique for a given situation.
- Stain and finish a wood project.
- Create a project has at least two doors or drawers in any combination.
- Maintain and adjust all equipment used in the woods lab.
- Create an accurate material list, cut list and plan of procedure.
TESTBOOK INFORMATION
Hammond, James J., Donnelly, Edward T., Harrod, Walter F., and Rayner, Norman A. 1980. Woodworking Technology. McKnight Publishing
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Read and study assignments as minimal preparation for class.
- Successful and timely completion of all tests, quizzes, assigned lab work and any other assignment.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work area, daily clean-up is required and is part of your grade.
- Build an instructor approved project.
- Be cooperative and sharing with the limited number of tools.
- Keep a journal of progress on project.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
Industrial quality eye protection (Jan. 16, 2003) (z87.1)
Appropriate lab clothing
Writing utensil
One subject notebook
COURSE OUTLINE
This is a tentative outline of where we should be throughout the course. We will adhere to it as closely as possible.
Week(s) Topic Assignment
1 Intro. To Woods Design process
2-3 Safety Tool demos
4-12 Class Project Build project
13 Advanced Procedures Demos
14-18 Design and Planning Plan and design project
19-36 Construction Build upon completion of planning