CONSTRUCTIONFINISHING AND INTERIOR SYSTEMS COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description:
Assessment Procedures:
Students work will be evaluated as following:
Construction Finishing and InteriorSystemsis a one-credit course designed to facilitate student understanding of the finishing phase of a structure. Students become familiar with the exterior and interior finishing of a structure. Topics include career opportunities, safety, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical wiring, insulation, wall coverings, storage, and finishes.
The minimum content standards are not intended to serve as the entire curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to expand the curriculum beyond the limits of these content standards to accommodate specific community interests and utilize local resources. This course encourages critical thinking, use of the scientific method, integration of technology, development of student leadership skills, and application of knowledge and skills related to practical questions/problems. Safety concepts are integrated into instruction to the maximum extent possible.
Co curricular components of this course ore the SAE and FFA Programs. These programs provide opportunities that help students develop their potential for premiere leadership, personal growth and career success.
Prerequisites-There are no prerequisites for this course. However, having had the course Agriscience would lead to a better understanding of how to use tools and equipment that will be used in this course.
Instructional Philosophy
Programs in Vocational Agriculture/Agribusiness/Agriscience Technology Education have been in existence for more than 70 years and have contributed extensively to the prosperity of today’s society. New emphasis is being placed on the integration of academics, especially in math and science. Today, Agriscience Technology Education is a comprehensive program providing students appropriate classroom/laboratory instruction, supervised experiences, and personal development through the FFA. These components are integrated so they complement each other. Programs reflecting this new emphasis have two major missions or purposes: 1) to provide knowledge and skills needed to enter and advance agricultural careers and/or post-secondary training: and 2) help students obtain important knowledge that is needed for them to function as informed citizens as we enter the 21st century.
Program: Agri-Construction
Program Goal: The goal of this program is to provide meaningful instruction for students so they may gain meaningful employment.
Essential Questions:
Course Goal
Students will:
1.Develop an understanding of Agriscience T echnologyEducation, and FFA.
2.Develop an understanding of Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs.
3.Develop an understanding of record keeping.
4.Develop an understanding of types of and installation of windows and doors
5.Develop an understanding of general safety in Agriculture Mechanics.
6.Develop an understanding of selecting insulating materials.
7.Demonstrate the skills necessary for wiring basic circuits safely to industry standards.
8.Demonstrate the plumbing skills for agricultural structures.
9.Demonstrate knowledge of exterior and interior wall coverings.
10.Demonstrate knowledge of water supply and sewersystem
11. Demonstrate knowledge of interior storage units and hardware.
12. Develop an understanding of types of interior and exterior finishes.
Project Outline
The major course projects will be discussed in detail at the appropriate time. Guidelines for the project evaluation will be discussed along with the grading system to be used on each project.
Instructional Delivery Plan:
As students enter the classroom each day, they should bring their textbooks, notebooks, and pencils or pens. Everyone should be seated when the tardy bell rings. Students will write the content standards in their notebooks. At times, instruction will be teacher centered, student centered, and teacher- student centered. Students will work on class projects independently and sometimes in teams or groups. Guidelines and criteria for evaluation of each project will be discussed prior to starting work on projects. The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell. Course required projects will be discussed in detail. Learning experiences will be provided through a variety of methods such as: small group discussion, large group discussion, lecture, demonstration, independent studies, role play, laboratory activities, videos, internet/computer, work manuals or worksheets and/or outside resource personnel.
Textbooks Used:
Agricultural Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications 3rd Edition
Course Outline:
Students will:
Career Opportunities
Student will:
• 1. Describe career opportunities associated with construction finishing.
Examples: construction foreman, painter, carpenter, plumber, electrician
Safety
• 2. Demonstrate job site safety in the finishing phase of construction.
Windows and Doors
• 3. Demonstrate the installation of a window in a structure.
•· Identifying various types of windows
Examples: casement, storm, fixed, sliding, double-hung
• 4. Demonstrate the installation of a door in a structure.
•· Identifying various types of materials used for door construction
Examples: wood, metal, fiberglass
•· Identifying types of doors
Examples: interior, exterior, bi-fold, swinging, sliding
•· Identifying types of thresholds used with exterior doors
•· Installing door hardware
Examples: hinges, locksets, dead bolt locks
Plumbing
• 5. Design water supply and sewage drainage systems for a structure.
•· Identifying tools used in plumbing
Examples: pipe cutter, pipe wrench, torch, tubing cutter
•· Explaining the selection of specific types of pipe used in plumbing
Examples: steel, copper, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), acrylonitril butadiene styrene (ABS)
•· Explaining the selection of proper fittings for joining various kinds of pipe
Electrical
• 6. Analyze components needed for wiring a structure.
Examples: power source, wire, connector, circuit breaker, switch, receptacle
•· Identifying tools used for electrical wiring
Examples: wire strippers, wire cutters, lineman's pliers, screwdrivers, test meter
•· Describing how national and local electrical codes affect the wiring of structures
•· Illustrating the use of electrical terms and symbols in electrical diagrams
Examples: alternating current (AC), direct current (DC), voltage, amperage, switch, receptacle, light
• 7. Demonstrate techniques for making electrical splices and connections for a single pole switch with light, three-way switch with light, and a duplex receptacle.
•· Utilizing ground fault circuit interrupters where required by code
Insulation
• 8. Identify criteria for selecting insulating materials for structures.
Examples: resistance-value (R-value), cost, durability
• 9. Describe procedures for installing various insulating materials for structures.
Exterior and Interior Wall Coverings
•10. Demonstrate the installation of exterior and interior wall coverings for structures.
•· Differentiating among types of exterior wall coverings for structures
Examples: wood, vinyl, masonry, metal
•· Differentiating among types of interior wall coverings for structures
Examples: wood, dry wall, paneling
Interior Storage
•11. Identify materials, hardware, and fasteners used in cabinet construction.
•12. Demonstrate the construction of storage units in structures.
•· Designing base and wall hung storage units
•· Determining countertop materials for storage units
•· Installing plumbing fixtures
•· Installing shelving
Finishes
•13. Identify various finishes for exterior surfaces.
•14. Apply finishes to interior surfaces.
Examples: paints, lacquers, varnishes, stains, preservatives
•· Preparing interior surfaces for finishing
•· Identifying types of application methods for finishes
Examples: pneumatic application, natural bristle brushes, synthetic bristle brushes
Assessment Procedures:
Students work will be evaluated as following:
Course Evaluation
Evaluation CriteriaPercentage Value
Daily Grades40%
Essays
Class work
Small projects
Notebooks
Pop tests
Homework
Test and major projects60%
Chapter tests
Unit tests
Reports
Projects (individual or group)
Daily grades40% for 9 weeks period
Tests and major projects60%-for 9 weeks period
Term 140%- for end of semester
Term 240%- for end of semester
Term 3 40% - for end of semester
Term 4 40% - for end of semester
Final or Semester Exam20%- for end of semester
The following scale will be used in assessing the student’s knowledge and skills during the course.
Grading Scale:
90-100=A 80-89=B 70-79=C 60-69=Dbelow60= F
Culminating Project: Students will construct and finisha chair, table, bench or other project.
CTSO -Students will be encouraged to participate in the Building Construction CDE and other FFA Proficiency awards pertinent to this course.
Available Industry Credential(s)- None at this time