build a standing desk - learnquebec.ca
TRANSCRIPT
Build a Standing Desk
Designed and built by Billy Boudreau (St. Michael’s HS), Graeme Lachance (Philemon Wright HS), Steve Greig (WQSB)
Requirements
Knowledge: Measuring (imperial/metric), angles, budgeting, supply shopping, tool use Material: Construction lumber; plywood Tools: Drills; drill press; mitre saw; orbital sander; sanding disks; measuring tape; clamps; Hardware: wood screws; lag bolts; eye bolts; wood glue; wood stain; topcoat; WOTP Curriculum addressed: Math and Introduction to the World of Work
For more detailed instructions, more pictures and some videos please follow the link below. If you have any questions about the project please feel free to contact any of us Graeme Lachance – [email protected] Billy Boudreau – [email protected] Steve Greig – [email protected]
WorkshopScenario StandingDeskConstructionTeacherIntroduction:(Overview/Purpose)Thisworkshopisdesignedtoallowstudentstoexperiencetheconstructionofawoodproductfromaplan.Thisdeskcouldbemadetoorderandsotheplansmayneedtobealteredtosatisfythecustomer.Tasksmayinclude:communicatingthedesignwiththecustomer,makingchangestotheplanandmateriallist,buyingthematerial,settinguptheworkstation,building,anddelivery.Studentscouldadvertisethedeskandfindcustomers.Theycouldofferdifferentdesignsanddiscusswithcustomersdetailsaboutdesignandcost.Thingstoconsiderinthisseriesofactivities:customersshouldpre-orderthedeskandpossiblygivespecificsfortypeofdesign(height,tabletop,etc.).Studentscouldbrainstormslightchangestothedesigntoofferanddiscussanddeterminethespecifictypesofclientsforthisproduct.NotethatsellingitemsinschoolneedstobepassedthroughtheGoverningBoardandthePrincipal.Alsoensurethatyouhavedonespecificsafetylessonsoneachofthetoolsusedandspecificworkshopsafety.Thisworkshopscenarioprovidesanopportunitytoaddressmanydifferentspecifictasksandperformancecriteria.Materials
- Woodforconstruction(2x4,2x8,1x3,plywood)- Fasteners(screws,eyebolts/nuts,lagbolts)- Consumables(woodglue,stain/verathane,sandpaper)- Powertools(Mitresaw,drillpress,Portabledrills,sander(orbital)- Carpentrytools(drillbits,driverbits,hexbit(lagbolts),measuringtape,clamps,rag/brushforstain)- Safetyequipment(safetyglasses,glovesforstaining,)
PerformanceCriteria SpecificCompetenciesHealthandSafety -Observanceofrulesofhygieneandsanitation/occupationalhealthandsafetyrules,Orderandcleanliness.FollowingProcedures -Compliancewithworkinstructions,ProperapplicationofworktechniquesandProperuseofequipment,AccurateinterpretationofassemblyplanandstepsCustomerService -Courteousservice,Concernforcustomersatisfaction,Relevant,accurateandclearinformationprovided,Attentivelistening
• Cleanandtidyuptheworkarea
• Maintaintheequipmentandworkareas• Preparetheworkstation
• Preparetocutsolidwoodorwood-based
panels• Cutsolidpiecesofwoodintosections• Receivepaymentfromcustomers
ProcedurePre-production:Whowouldbepotentialcustomersforastandingdesk?Determinepricing:lookintocostsofmaterialsandavailabletools,workspace,etc.,Production:Teachminilessonsaboutworkshopsafetyandproceduresfortools;maintainworkarea(neatworkingenvironment,cleanasyougo),handlingthematerial,workingwithothersinaworkshop(safetyandetiquette).ReviewthemateriallistandplansPurchaseallmaterialsandbeginassigningthetasks(cuttingmaterial,sanding,assembly,etc.)Buildthedesk Deliverthedesk *Teacheractsasemployeroverseeingtheoperation* Post-Production–-Possibleminilessons(teamwork,communication,etc.)-ReflectionquestionsforstudentsWWIandEBI,-Notesforfutureprojects: