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Woodworking 1A

Instructor: Douglas Brenneman

307-721-4430

dbrenneman@acsd1.org  

                Woodworking I A Syllabus   

Class Description:  Woodworking 1A is a semester long elective class. You will be exploring Woodworking and Drafting to a greater depth than in Industrial Arts I.  A $25.00 lab fee is required for the semester and payable to Laramie Middle School

In Woodworking, you will be building project(s) to help you learn the basics of woodworking.  You will be learning how to properly and safely work with hand tools and smaller power tools/machines.  Upon passing written and operational tests, you will have the opportunity to use the saber saw, scroll saw, disk/belt and spindle sanders, drill press, routers, power miter saw and mini lathe to help complete your project(s). Lab fees are required in this course. 

In Drafting, you will be learning basic manual drafting and computer aided drafting. You will learn to develop skill in neatness, accuracy and problem solving through a variety of drafting assignments. For example you will learn general drafting terminology, careers, equipment names and uses, measurement, Gothic lettering, sketching techniques, mechanical drawing, geometric constructions, and pattern development. You will then apply this knowledge to computer aided drafting, including room layouts and 3-D drawings.  

Student Responsibilities:  

Each student is required to bring to class daily/rules: 

  1. A folder in your binder for Industrial Arts with paper for notes etc. 
  2. Pencils and erasers. 
  3. Students coming to class not prepared ie,.. No pencil or chromebook with will lose daily performance points
  4. There will be no use of personal cell phones/earbuds during class. These devices need to be put away during class.
  5. There is a school wide 10/10 rule that students are not allowed to leave the classroom 10 minutes after start of class and 10 minutes prior to dismissal of class.
  6. I expect all students to bring a water bottle to class daily. They need to fill it prior to the start of class.

Keys to being successful in this class: 

  • Be respectful! 
  • Follow all safety procedures and rules at all times.  
  • A willing attitude, come ready to learn and work. 
  • Show up on time. 
  • Strong work ethic, completing tasks in a timely manner is a must.  
  • Come prepared, you should always bring a writing utensil and any other materials necessary for the topic of discussion. 
  • Organization, if you can’t find your projects it's hard to complete them.  
  • Always have a positive attitude. 
  • Challenge yourself. 
  • Use your problem-solving skills. 
  • Focus on the job at hand.  

Overall, if you show up to class everyday and complete what is asked of you in a timely manner you will have no problems with this class!  

How do things work? 

This class is designed to challenge students, but not be overly difficult. Students who work hard and take an interest in their work will find it easy to be successful. Students will be required to complete daily clean-up jobs as well as self-reflection logs daily. Self-reflection logs are worth daily points, these are the easiest points to earn in this class, but also the easiest points to lose. If a student does not fill out their daily log (time sheet) they automatically lose 40% of their daily points (pay). The daily logs must contain legible what they did that day and what they plan to do next class period.  Students are not penalized for being absent up to 5 days each quarter, as long as the absence is excused. If a student completes their projects prior to the due date they will earn the right to create enrichment projects of their choosing.  

Make-up Work: Time missed from class must be made up before or after school. Make arrangements before coming in. 

Binders:  You need to bring a three-ring binder to class.  Your name and class period should be neatly printed on the binder in the top right-hand corner of the front of your binder and on each piece of paper. All work must be neat and in order. 

Virtual/in person 

Students will be responsible for assignments online and in the classroom in Canvas.

I communicate with students through email, which needs to be checked daily along with the Daily schedule in Canvas.

Grading:    Weighted Point System:                       A=90-100   D=60–69 

60% Mastery of Standards                                     B=80-89      F= 59>

40% Progression towards mastery of standards    C=70–79

  Projects 

  • Assignments 
  • Quizzes 
  • Safety 
  • Three ring binder 
  • Pencils 
  • Paper 

 Woodworking 1A     August 24

LARAMIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

  1. Brenneman

Mr. Richter

CLASSROOM RULES

  1. HORSEPLAY OF ANY TYPE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!
  2. RUNNING IS NOT PERMITTED AT ANYTIME IN THE LAB.
  3. DO NOT MARK ON OR DEFACE THE BENCH TOPS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT.
  4. DO NOT SWING THE HANGING ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.
  5. KEEP THE VISES CLOSED BUT LOOSE, AND THE HANDLES POINTING UP AND DOWN.
  6. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES.
  7. DO NOT MESS AROUND WITH E DISPLAY OR DEMO-SET OR EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. BE IN the class BEFORE THE BELL RINGS.
  2. HAVE PENCILS SHARPENED BEFORE CLASS STARTS.
  3. NO TALKING AFTER THE BELL RINGS.
  4. RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
  5. TREAT THE TEACHER AND FELLOW STUDENTS WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT, CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS IS A MUST IN THE LAB.
  6. DO NOT INTERRUPT OTHERS OR ME. LOUD VOICES, STRANGE NOISES, OR DISTRACTING BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
  7. EVERYONE MUST DO HIS OR HER SHARE OF THE CLEAN UP AT THE END OF THE PERIOD.
  8. KEEP YOUR LOCKER LOCKED.
  9. ALL OF US SHOULD DEMONSTRATE HONESTY, RESPECT, PRIDE, POLITENESS, AND COURTESY.
  10. Be safe at all times in the shop at all times.
  11. Come to class prepared to work with materials. Pencils and paper etc..

 

Return this to the instructor after you have completed reviewing the syllabus with your parent/guardian signed. 

 The Industrial Arts instructors look forward to a very productive and fun semester teaching you the wide world of Industrial Arts and Technology Education.  

All shop work must have prior approval from your instructor.  Any unauthorized work or unsafe behavior may result in loss of shop privileges and /or removal from shop classes. 

Each student is required to bring to class daily/rules: 

  1. A folder in your binder for Industrial Arts with paper for notes etc. 
  2. Pencils and erasers. 
  3. Students coming to class not prepared ie,.. No pencil or chromebook with will lose daily performance points
  4. There will be no use of personal cell phones/earbuds during class. These devices need to be put away during class.
  5. There is a school wide 10/10 rule that students are not allowed to leave the classroom 10 minutes after start of class and 10 minutes prior to dismissal of class.
  6. I expect all students to bring a water bottle to class daily. They need to fill it prior to the start of class.

Safety:   

  • Goggles or glasses are required. Buy your own or we have some to purchase. 
  • Ear protection is required on some equipment; we have ear muffs. 
  • Always practice “Safety for Three” -  yourself, others and equipment. 
  • NO HORSEPLAY!!! 

The Industrial Arts instructors look forward to a very productive and fun semester teaching you the wide world of Industrial Arts and Technology Education.

Woodworking 1A

  • Be Safe
  • Be Respectful
  • Be Responsible

STUDENT’S NAME (PRINTED)_________________________________________________________There is a $25.00 Material fee for this class to cover materials used.  Some of the projects being built are step stool, pen/pencil and desk clock..  

  •  If you have any questions on this fee, please contact Mr. Brenneman at 721-4430.  

PARENT’S SIGNATURE_______________________________________________________

Student’s  

Signature__________________________________________________________

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