Metalworking Technology
Metalworking Technology is a seventh grade elective course that meets one
period every day for one fifth of the school year (36 school days). The first
six days are dedicated to shop orientation. The purpose of orientation is to
make the student aware of the facility, the capabilities of the various
metalworking machines, and the organizational structure of the class. At the
conclusion of orientation, the five days of the school week are divided into
two types of days: lesson days and work days. Lesson days take place on
Mondays and Wednesdays. The teacher will utilize individual instruction,
small group instruction, and full group instruction. Work days take place on
Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays. On these days that students will be
constructing a metal project from a working drawing. Each student will learn
the safe and effective use of hand tools, portable power tools, and machines,
while completing the course requirements.
Woodworking Technology
Woodworking Technology is an eighth grade elective course that meets one
period every day for one fifth of the school year (36 school days). The first
six days are dedicated to shop orientation. The purpose of orientation is to
make the student aware of the facility, the capabilities of the various
woodworking machines, and the organizational structure of the class. At the
conclusion of orientation, the five days of the school week are divided into
two types of days: lesson days and work days. Lesson days take place on
Mondays and Wednesdays. The teacher will utilize individual instruction,
small group instruction, and full group instruction. Work days take place on
Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays. On these days that students will be
constructing a wood project from a working drawing. Each student will learn
the safe and effective use of hand tools, portable power tools, and machines,
while completing the course requirements.
