MuncySchool District

Muncy Jr. /Sr.High School

Course Syllabus

General Information:

Date: August 2010Course Title: Methods and Materials of Construction

Prepared by: Mark KreisherCourse Number: 768

Grade: 11-12Credit: 1

Meetings/cycle: 6/6Length = 1 Year

Course Description

This course is designed to be a capstone experience where students can employ skills learned in previous technology education courses to solve real-world predictable and unpredictable problems. Students will work collectively in teams to solve problems and create prototypes as to mimic industrial organization and construction. Class diversity will allow for students to work through the design process in teams where some students will excel in design where others will excel in fabrication and materials selection. The main outcome from this course is to let students experience how an industrial organization is divided into differing talent groups and how those groups work collectively to develop a solution a common problem. Students will also become exposed to home maintenance and elements of home design using green technologies.

Course Requirements/Expectations

Students are expected to participate in all class activities and learn to work in a safe manner. Students should wear provided safety eyewear and be responsible to wear closed-toe shoes and secure any loose clothing and confine long hair. Students will also be expected to perform a clean up task at the culmination of each class period.

Students should learn how to select the proper tool for the desired task and also how to apply the tool in a safe and accurate manner to complete a task. Students should also be able to understand the processes in deigning and building a project from planning and design to gluing, squaring panels, layout procedures, assembly, pre-finishing and finishing techniques through the use of instructor selected projects.

Course Material

Current Materials Used:

Supplies normally used with this medium.

Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval

Course Outcomes

All Students will:

  • Will demonstrate working knowledge of linear measurement (English system).
  • Will exhibit safe and efficient use of basic tools and equipment used in association with the medium.
  • Will develop problem solving techniques used in production processes involved in product production.
  • Will explore possible vocational/avocational lifelong opportunities presented by the medium and its functions.

Course Timeline

Time / Unit / Standards / Assessment
10 Days / Safety and Elements of Woodworking / 3.1.10A Systems
3.1.10B Models
3.1.10D Scale
3.2.10D Problem Solving in Technology
3.6.10C Physical Technologies
3.7.10A Tools
3.8.10A Constraints /
  • Machine Safety Tests
  • Woodworking notes
  • Reading a plan

45 Days / Cabinetmaking / 3.1.10A Systems
3.1.10B Models
3.1.10D Scale
3.2.10D Problem Solving in Technology
3.6.10C Physical Technologies
3.7.10A Tools
3.8.10A Constraints /
  • Basic Panelmaking
  • Advanced Molding
  • Door Fabrication

35 Days / Advanced Woodworking/millwork / 3.1.10A Systems
3.1.10B Models
3.1.10D Scale
3.2.10D Problem Solving in Technology
3.6.10C Physical Technologies
3.7.10A Tools
3.8.10A Constraints /
  • Steam bending
  • CNC Router
  • Compound Miter cuts
  • Raised panels
  • Jig and Fixture Design
  • Mass Production

45 Days / Home Maintenance/Home Design / 3.1.10A Systems
3.1.10B Models
3.1.10D Scale
3.2.10D Problem Solving in Technology
3.6.10C Physical Technologies
3.7.10A Tools
3.8.10A Constraints /
  • Foundations
  • Framing
  • Systems
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Insulation
  • Roofing
  • Finishing
  • Energy Audit

Course Requirements

  • Each student works at his or her own pace within an instructor given timeline.

Course Expectations

  • Arrive to class on time.
  • Participate in all activities.
  • Be respectful to all.
  • Abide by all school rules.

Consequences

  • Warning
  • Student - teacher conference
  • Parent - teacher conference
  • Office referral & parent conference

Course Assessment Procedures

The marking period grade will be based on a point system. Each project is worth approximately 200 points. Safety quizzes will be incorporated to assess each student’s knowledge level on each piece of machinery. The overall grade will be calculated by the following formula:

Student Grade = TOTAL POINTS EARNED / TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE

  • A more critical assessment of quality and workmanship. More attention to detail and technique.
  • Graded assignments can include safety tests, quizzes, tests, laboratory experiments, models, drawings, research projects and projects.