Wood Technology I - MCSD Technology Education Curriculum Information

MCSD Technology Education Curriculum

Wood Technology I Planned Instruction
Title of Planned Instruction: Wood Technology I
Subject Area: Science and Technology Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisites: none Course Description: This course offers the student the chance to become familiar with woodworking machines, tools, fundamental processes and techniques which would help him/her to become acquainted with the properties and uses of wood. This course should be elected by students who wish to pursue careers in cabinetmaking and construction, or for those who would like to develop problem solving skills. Students will make several required projects and be responsible for material expenses. Required Time: One year (equivalence) Course Credit: 1.0 Major Text(s) and Resources:

Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee:
Jeffrey R. Conner Mark D. Conner Richard D. Penepacker Thomas E. Shearer Rob L. Warner Daniel P. Wilson
Date of Board Approval: July 24, 2003

Course Objectives and Performance Indicators

Strand: Science and Technology Standard: 3.6 Technology Education Grade/course: Wood I
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
A.	Apply bio-technologies that relate propagating, growing, maintaining, adapting, treating, and converting.	Apply knowledge of plant and animal production processes in designing an improvement to existing processes.	-- Teacher instruction -- Discussion -- Tests and quizzes
C.	Apply physical technologies of structural design, analysis and engineering, personnel relations, structural production, research and design to real-world problems.	Describe and classify common construction by their characteristics and composition. Compare and contrast specific construction systems that depend on each other in order to complete a project. Evaluate material failure common to specific applications. Demonstrate knowledge of various construction systems through practical application. Select and apply the necessary resources to understand manufacturing processes. Apply concepts of design engineering and production to increase understanding in the organization and application of a manufacturing activity. Apply the concepts of manufacturing to improve productivity or reduce or eliminate waste and/or pollution.	-- Teacher instruction -- Question and answer discussions -- Tests and quizzes -- Teacher evaluation through evaluation -- Project evaluation

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Strand: 3.7 Technological Devices Grade/Course: Wood I
	Grade Level Objectives	Performance Indicators	Assessments
A.	Identify and safely use a variety of tools, basic machines, materials and techniques to solve problems and answer questions.	Select and safely apply appropriate tools, materials and processes necessary to solve complex problems. Apply advanced tool and equipment manipulation techniques to solve problems.	-- Teacher instruction -- Question and answer discussions -- Tests and quizzes -- Teacher evaluation through observation -- Project evaluation
B.	Apply appropriate instruments and apparatus to examine a variety of objects, materials and processes.	Describe and use appropriate instruments to gather and analyze data. Explain the need to estimate measurements within error of various instruments. Apply accurate measurement knowledge to solve everyday problems. Describe and demonstrate operation and use of advanced instrumentation in evaluating material and chemical properties (e.g., scanning, electron microscope, nuclear magnetic machines).	-- Teacher instruction -- Question and answer discussions -- Tests and quizzes -- Teacher evaluation through observation -- Project evaluation

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Strand: 3.8 Science, Technology, and Human Endeavors
Course/grade: Wood I

Grade Level Objectives Performance Indicators
Assessments

B. Analyze how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life. Analyze a recently invented item describing the human need that prompted its invention and the current and potential social impacts of the specific invention. -- Question and answer discussions

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District Recommended Instructional Approach For the Course

To Drive Teacher’s Instructional Activities

All students will be presented with an overview of the manufacturing and processes pertaining to the woodworking industry. The instructional methods used to implement this goal include the following:

Use of current texts and visual materials
Instruction of students through lecture and discussion
Providing challenges to complete projects that include teacher-and student-generated plans
Enforcing proper and safe use of tools
Encouraging responsible use of resources
Promoting self-esteem by guiding students to complete tasks that fall within their individual ability level

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