principles of architecture and construction shop class fee $10.00 principles of architecture and...

Principles of Architecture and Construction

Shop Class Fee $10.00

Richard DodgenRoom 2710

Conference 5th periodRichard.dodgen@Humble.k12.tx.us

General Requirements

This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-12.

Introduction

Principles of Architecture and Construction provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, construction science, and construction technology.

Achieving proficiency in decision making and problem solving is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning.

Students use self-knowledge, educational, and career information to set and achieve realistic career and educational goals.

IntroductionJob-specific, skilled training can be provided through the use of training modules to identify career goals in trade and industry areas.

Safety and career opportunities are included, in addition to work ethics and job-related study in the classroom such as communications; problem solving and critical thinking; Information Technology Applications; systems; safety, health, and environmental; leadership and teamwork; ethics and legal responsibilities; employability and career development; technical skills; introduction to hand tools; introduction to power tools; basic rigging; and reading technical drawings.

CLASSROOM RULES

1. Follow all of the rules and directions the first time they are given.

2. Come to class prepared (pen/pencil, textbook, and notebook) on a daily basis. Always be ready to do book work.

3. Be in your seat, ready for class to start, when the bell rings. If you are going to be late:

CLASSROOM RULES

No talking or other noises while I’m or another student is talking.

Be working on your assignments, quietly, when you are given time in class.

Only one student at a time may go to the restroom.

NO food, soda (pop), candy or gum allowed while you are in the classroom.

WOODSHOP RULES

Safety glasses are required and must be worn at all times in order to go into the shop.

When the class is dismissed into the shop, all students must quietly go directly to and be in the woodshop for the entire class period.

No leaving the woodshop without permission.

WOODSHOP RULES

No horseplay, running, throwing things, yelling, misbehavior, food/eating, etc. while in the woodshop.

Clean up your own mess and put the tools away, don’t expect someone else to clean up after you.

Be working on your projects, quietly, in class. Don’t waste the shop time that is given to you.

EXPECTATIONS

You will follow all of the school, classroom and woodshop rules.

You will productively use class time. When classroom/shop activities are assigned you will use the time to do and complete the work assigned.

Wasting time will result in a severe decrease of your grade.

EXPECTATIONS

You will be expected to try your best in all that you do in this class.

You will respect the property of the school and that of other students.

Damaging, stealing and/or defacing school or student property will NOT be tolerated and are grounds for immediate (possibly permanent) removal.

CONSEQUENCES

1st Infraction = verbal warning - documented

2nd Infraction = discipline - contacting parents

3rd or more Infraction = removal from class – using handbook step system.

Safety violations and deliberate/gross misconduct will result in immediate removal from class.

DRESS

Because of the environment in which this Technology Education Class is held, Humble Independent School District advises that students in this class wear clothing that is appropriate for the setting. In this class it is recommended that over shirts to cover up the student’s school clothes be used because of the staining and finishing of projects and other activities that can damage clothing.

Humble Independent School District will not be responsible for clothing that becomes dirty and/or damaged from classroom/shop activities.

Lockers are provided in the Technology Education Lab

Compartments are provided for students to place clothes that would cover school clothes.

No sandals, open-toed shoes or slippers will be allowed to be worn in the labs.

GRADES

Points will be assigned to each graded activity and then placed into the categories below.

30% Performance (use of class time, attendance, teacher assessment ~ 5 pts. / day possible)

30% Assignments (bookwork, worksheets)

20% Quizzes / Tests

20% Projects

COURSE UNITS (year long)

The Woodworking IndustrySafety PracticesDesigning and PlanningMeasuring and CuttingNailingDrillingPlaning, Chiseling, and SandingUsing FastenersGluing and ClampingInstalling HardwarePlanerJointerTable Saw

Radial-Arm SawBand SawSliding Compound Miter SawScroll SawDrill PressRouterSandersLatheButt, Biscuit, and Dowel JointsRabbet JointDado JointLap JointMiter JointMortise-and-Tendon JointDovetail Joints and Casework

Plastic LaminatesVeneeringPreparing for FinishingApplying Stains and ClearFinishesApplying Paints and EnamelsProject ConstructionPreparing for Construction

Site work and FoundationsFraming and Enclosing the StructureCompleting the ExteriorCompleting the InteriorRemodeling and RenovationMaintenance and Repair