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Instructor: Mr. Brenneman 

307-721-4430 

Woodworking I B Syllabus   

Class Description:  Woodworking 1B is a semester long elective class. You will be exploring Woodworking and Drafting to a greater depth than in Woodworking 1A  A material fee based on cost of project is required and payable to Laramie Middle School. This is a self directed course meaning the student will come up with projects that I will give them general guide lines, they can build example: lathe build a face plate project and turning between centers, Bandsaw box, scroll saw project and make something out of a pallet.

 In Woodworking 1B, 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).  

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.  

 

Keys to being successful in this class:  

  • Be respectful!  
  • Always follow all safety procedures and rules .   
  • A willing attitude and 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 every day 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 weekly 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 as student does not fill out their daily log (time sheet) they automatically lose 40% of their daily points (pay). Students are not penalized for being absent, if the absence is excused. If a student completes their projects prior to the due date they will earn the right to create an enrichment projects of their choosing.   
  • Students are responsible for all work in person and on virtual days.

 Important information.   

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

WHAT ARE WE REQUIRED TO BRING TO CLASS?  

Each student is required to bring to class daily:  

  1. A folder in your binder for Industrial Arts with paper for notes etc.  
  1. Pencils and erasers.   

*INSTRUCTORS WILL NOT FURNISH PAPER, PENCILS OR ERASERS.  

 HOW ARE ASSIGNMENTS GRADED?  

 All assignments and projects will be graded on a points system. More complex assignments and projects worth more points than the smaller tasks.    

  • All assignments must be printed legibly and contain STUDENT’S FIRST AND LAST NAME, DATE, PERIOD NUMBER, AND ASSIGNMENT NAME.  Correct spelling is expected on all assignments turned in for a grade.  

The following grading scale will be used:  

Weighted Point System:  

70% Mastery of Standards  

20% Progression towards mastery of standards  

10% Exposure/Practice  

  100-90 = A         69-60 = D  

  89-80 = B       < 59 = F  

  79-70 = C  

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

  Welcome to Industrial Arts!  

  Class Core Values:  

  • Be Safe  
  • Be Respectful  
  • Be Responsible  
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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 DISLAY OR DEMO-SET OR EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. BE IN YOUR SEAT BEFORE THE BELL RINGS.
  2. HAVE PENCILS SHARPENED BEFORE CLASS STARTS.
  3. NO TALKING AFTER THE BELLL 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 INTRERRUPT 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. Pencil and paper etc.

Course Summary:

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