State+Standards

Levels: Grades 10-12 Units of Credit: Minimum 0.5 credits Prerequisite: None
 * WOODWORKING**

The first instructional course in a sequence that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out and shape stock; assemble projects; saw and sand projects; and stresses the safe use a variety of hand and power tools and machinery. Recommended projects would be anything that would allow students to incorporate all joints and tools.
 * COURSE DESCRIPTION**


 * CORE STANDARDS, OBJECTIVES, AND INDICATORS**


 * STANDARD 1: Students will be able to understand basic elements of the woodworking industry.**
 * Objective 1: Identify career opportunities in cabinetmaking/millwork manufacturing.
 * Objective 2: Identify career opportunities in related millwork industries.
 * Objective 3: Describe the integration of cabinetmaking into construction schedules.


 * STANDARD 2: Students will be able to understand the design, planning and estimation process.**
 * Objective 1: Read and use a working drawing to create a project.
 * Objective 2: Use a material list.
 * Objective 3: Use a procedure list.


 * STANDARD 3: Students will be able to understand and demonstrate safe practices.**
 * Objective 1: Demonstrate the ability to work safely in a cabinet shop following general safety rules.
 * Objective 2: Demonstrate the safe use of woodworking tools and machines.
 * Objective 3: Define MSDS and know its purpose.
 * Objective 4: Pass a written safety test with a score of 100 percent.


 * STANDARD 4: Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the safe use of hand tools.**
 * Objective 1: Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following measuring and layout tools: Measuring tape, Scratch, Awl, Framing Square, Combination Square, Try Square
 * Objective 2: Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following cutting and shaping tools: Utility Knife, Back Saw, Hand Plane,Wood Chisel, Wood File/Rasp, Hand Saw, Glue Scraper, Putty Knife
 * Objective 3: Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following striking tools: Claw Hammer, Nail Set, Rubber Mallet, Dead-Blow Hammer
 * Objective 4: Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following drill bits: Twist Forstner Spade, Countersink Driver Bits: Phillips, Square, Slotted


 * STANDARD 5: Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the safe use of portable power tools.**
 * Objective 1: Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following portable power tools: Pneumatic Nailer, Power Drills, Router, Finish Sander, Belt Sander, Orbital Sander


 * STANDARD 6: Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the safe use of power machines.**
 * Objective 1: Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following sawing machines: Table Saw, Power Miter Saw, Radial Arm Saw, Band Saw
 * Objective 2: Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following surfacing machines: Surface Planer, Jointer
 * Objective 3: Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following sanding machines:Disc Sander, Surface Sander, Spindle Sander
 * Objective 4: Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following shaping machines:Router Table, Shaper
 * Objective 5: Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following drilling machines: Drill Press


 * STANDARD 7: Students will be able to understand wood products and characteristics and procedures.**
 * Objective 1: Distinguish between softwoods and hardwoods.
 * Softwoods – pine, red cedar
 * Hardwoods – cherry, oak, alder, walnut, maple
 * Objective 2: Distinguish between solid woods and man-made materials.
 * Plywood
 * Particle board
 * MDF


 * STANDARD 8: Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic math and measuring concepts.**
 * Objective 1: Add two- and three-digit numbers.
 * Objective 2: Subtract two-, three-, and four-digit numbers.
 * Objective 3: Solve two-digit divisor numbers.
 * Objective 4: Multiply a two-digit factor.
 * Objective 5: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers.
 * Objective 6: Convert fractions to decimals.
 * Objective 7: Reduce fractions.
 * Objective 8: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimal numbers.
 * Objective 9: Calculate percentages and basic ratios.
 * Objective 10: Add and subtract linear measurement in feet and inches.
 * Objective 11: Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure within a sixteenth (1/16) of an inch.


 * STANDARD 9: Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of fasteners and adhesives.**
 * Objective 1: Identify the various woodworking fasteners and the application of each.
 * Nails
 * Screws
 * Staples
 * Objective 2: Properly use an adhesive in the construction of a project.
 * Objective 3: Identify the different types of clamps.
 * Bar
 * “C”
 * Spring
 * Handscrew


 * STANDARD 10: Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of joinery.**
 * Objective 1: Identify the basic woodworking joints.
 * Butt
 * Miter
 * Rabbet
 * Dado
 * Objective 2: Construct a basic woodworking project using the basic joints.

components and hardware.**
 * STANDARD 11: Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of cabinet
 * Objective 1: Complete a project.
 * Objective 2: Identify common cabinet/furniture hardware.
 * Hinges – overlay, butt, and European
 * Drawer guides (wood or metal)
 * Knobs and pulls

techniques.**
 * STANDARD 12: Students will be able to understand and demonstrate sanding and finishing
 * Objective 1: Understand and properly apply the basic rules of sanding.
 * Objective 2: Properly prepare a surface for finishing
 * Objective 3: Properly apply stain and/or clear finish.

STANDARD 13: Students will be able to understand and apply professional development skills in the workplace.**
 * PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 * Objective 1: Students will understand the need for professional development.
 * Complete a personal inventory.
 * Set and meet goals.
 * Be self-motivated.
 * Know how to make decisions.
 * Know how to manage time.
 * Organize personal belongings and lab equipment.
 * Learn to communicate verbally.
 * Write effective communications.
 * Establish a personal reading program.
 * Develop effective work skills and attitudes.
 * Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.*
 * Learn the acronym SkillsUSA.
 * State the SkillsUSA motto.
 * State the SkillsUSA creed.
 * Learn the SkillsUSA colors.
 * Describe the official SkillsUSA dress.
 * Describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer.
 * Objective 2: Students will understand the need for leadership skills.
 * Serve on a committee.
 * Prepare an agenda.
 * Assist in planning a meeting.
 * Review basic parliamentary procedure.
 * Make a main motion.
 * Participate in a school project.
 * Attend a community meeting.
 * Practice effective speaking.
 * Present a three- to five-minute talk.
 * Implement a leadership project.
 * Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
 * Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem.
 * State the SkillsUSA pledge.
 * Describe the duties of a SkillsUSA officer.
 * Objective 3: Students will understand the need for career planning.
 * Define your future occupation.
 * Survey employment opportunities.
 * Report on a trade journal article.
 * Explore opportunities for advanced training.
 * Conduct a worker interview.
 * Contact a professional association.
 * Explore entrepreneurship opportunities.
 * Give a talk about your career.
 * Review career goals.
 * Objective 4: Students will understand the importance of employability and work habits.
 * Develop a list of work standards to follow at school and on the job.