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This course is open to any student interested in the vocational and hobby opportunities in woodworking. Basic instruction will be given in both hand tools and power tools. The student will learn to set up and adjust power equipment necessary to complete a selected project. This selected project directs the student into production technology techniques used in industry today. They will use appropriate construction materials, adhesives, as well as finishing materials that are environmentally safe. It also covers a study on woods and occupations in the wood products industry. Approved safety glasses with side shields are required.
Level:
9,10,11,12 Semester: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: None. Course Fee Required plus wood costs for selected
projects.
These are roll top CD cases made in Woodworking I
Woods II is a basic cabinet and furniture construction course. The selection and design of furniture, different types of joint construction, and panel construction are explored. Wood turning as well as spray finishing is integrated in the furniture making. Occupations related to cabinetmaking and construction are explored throughout the course. Approved safety glasses with side shields are required. Students may elect to start Woodworking II at the beginning of second semester consecutive with Woods I.
Level:
10,11,12 Semester: 1 Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Woodworking I Course Fee Required plus wood costs for
selected projects
Woodworking III 310522, 310523
This course is open to students who have completed Woodworking II. The student will select projects that are functional and attractive. This course will provide information on wood technology, principles of design and planning and comprehensive treatment of machine operation techniques pertaining to cabinetmaking, wood structures, and assembly. design and finishing. Safety glasses with side shields are required. These two semesters are reversible. Students may elect to start Woodworking III at the beginning of second semester.
Level: 11,12
Semester: 2 Reversible Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Woodworking II or I possible
Course Fee Required plus wood costs for selected projects
Building Trades 310800, 310801
The building trades course, which meets two class periods each day, is provided for junior and senior students who plan to enter one of the building trades upon completion of high school. The focus of the class is the construction by the student of a two-story, four-bedroom home. The primary purpose of this course is to provide an educational experience for students to develop occupational skills, proper job attitudes, and safe work habits and to learn about the wide variety of construction trades. Safety glasses of the spectacle type are required.
Level: 11,12
Semesters: 2 Credit: 2
Prerequisite: Instructor's approval
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These are some pictures of the 1998-99 Building Trades House |
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Updated: 01/01/2006