Instructor: Mr. Ruffino

Wood Lab Technologies

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to concentrate on all basic wood construction methods. Students will first learn how to safely operate all woodworking equipment and safely operate in a professional woodworking environment. The woodworking equipment includes all types of hand and power tools used to shape wood. Then students will learn the various ways objects of wood are formed. Students will use an assortment of woodworking tools to craft parts for their projects. Students will also study different joints used to securely join boards, and their appropriateness for different applications. Students will practice alternate methods used to construct wooden projects. This class will introduce students to several types of wood and their unique characteristics. Students will also study finishing methods. As a final stage students will use their own creativity to conceive a project and then go about creating the project.

 Course Goals:

Students will:• Learn proper shop attire and behavior.• Learn safe operating procedures of all woodworking tools.• Learn board squaring.• Learn measuring methods.• Construct useful projects.• Construct projects of various wood types.• Choose and then create at least one advanced project.• Learn and practice finishing.• Learn the ethics and responsibilities of a professional craftsman.• Have fun!!!!

 Course Outline:

• Safety of the room and of the tools.

• Get familiar with the tools.

• Pretest 

• Proper tool procedure and cutting of each tool within the room.

Different wood species and what they are used for.

• Create a push stick

• Tool Box 

 Course Outline:

Wood Finishes

iPad Dock 

Bird House

Wood Box (joinery)

Picture Frame

Free Project - Create something on your own.

Grading

Course Requirements and Grading: 

The course grade will be based on individual projects, writing assignments, quizzes, a digital portfolio, and a final exam. The final grade will be determined using the following weights: 

Projects = 50% 

Classwork = 15% 

Assessments = 15% 

Clean-up= 20% 

   

Grading

Technology Rubric Name:_____________________________________________________________________ Date:__________________________

ASSIGNMENT 4 POINTS HIGHLY

UNSATISFACTORY

8 POINTS

UNSATISFACTORY

12 POINTS

SATISFACTORY

16 POINTS  

EFFECTIVE

20 POINTS HIGHLY

EFFECTIVE

TOTALS

PLANNING           

QUALITY           

CREATIVITY           

EFFORT           

EFFECTIVINESS            

TOTAL GRADE   

PLANNING - A scheme, program, or method worked out beforehand for the accomplishment of an objective.QUALITY - a measure of excellence or a state of being free from defects, deficiencies and significant variations.CREATIVITY - the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful.EFFORT - struggle, striving. Effort, application, endeavor, exertion imply actions directed or force expended toward a definite end.EFFECTIVINESS - Effectiveness is the capability of producing a desired result.

Grading

• If your child receives a grade they are unhappy with they can fix or redo the assignment. The only grade they can NOT correct is test grades.

Timeline for make-up grades

• 1st quarter – until the end of the quarter.

• 2nd quarter – every 5 weeks

• 3rd quarter – every 5 weeks

• 4th quarter – every 5 weeks

Current Condition

• The shop is in need of an upgrade

• Our goal is to replace antiquated tool, machines, & systems

• A proposal has been discussed with the principal

• The process is underway

Questions