MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
WOODWORKING
MHS Elective
Authored by: Ronald Young
Reviewed by: Lee Nittel,
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Thomas Paterson
Supervisor of Science and Technology Education
Adopted by the Board: January, 2013
Members of the Board of Education:
Lisa Ellis, President
Patrick Rowe, Vice-President
David Arthur
Kevin Blair
Shade Grahling
Linda Gilbert
Thomas Haralampoudis
James Novotny
Superintendent: Dr. Michael Rossi
Madison Public Schools
359 Woodland Road, Madison, NJ 07940
www.madisonpublicschools.org
I. OVERVIEW
The Woodworking course is a semester elective which provides each student with an understanding and
appreciation of wood and the many products derived from this valuable natural resource.
Each student will have ample opportunity to work with wood through project development. The project is a
means through which the student will be able to plan, select material, construct, and finish a useful item This
experience will help the students make intelligent decisions concerning a material they will use throughout their
lives. It is also good basic preparation for those students who may be planning to enter the building trades.
Students may enroll in this course for up to eight semesters throughout their high school careers. Projects chosen
at the correct level of difficulty will be chosen at a level congruent with student ability.
II. GOALS (Linked to NJ Core Content Standards)
STANDARD 9.1:
(CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION)
ALL STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP CAREER
AWARENESS AND PLANNING, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, AND FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY
FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE.
STANDARD 9.2 (CONSUMER, FAMILY, AND LIFE SKILLS) ALL STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL
LIFE SKILLS IN ORDER TO BE FUNCTIONAL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
1.
Academic - In woodworking, students will acquire skills in oral communications, shop mathematics,
general woodworking information, problem solving, contemporary technology, history, and manual
skills.
2.
Vocational Development- In woodworking, students will develop an awareness and appreciation of the
opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities of working with wood.
3.
Attitudes - In woodworking, students will develop the following attitudes: work safety, enthusiasm for
learning, perseverance, compassion, and self-discipline.
4.
Feelings - In woodworking, students will develop a sense of cooperation and fair play, fulfill the need
for identity and experience joy of accomplishment; they will have the opportunity to express their
feelings through their own creativity, develop safe work habits and a concern for the safety of others.
5.
Values- In woodworking, students will develop an appreciation for quality in human endeavor,
recognize the need for elimination of waste and the responsible use of materials, develop a sense of and
skill in working with people of diverse backgrounds.
6.
Citizenship - In woodworking, students will develop an appreciation of our technology, our industrial
heritage, and our, standard of living relationship to our technology level.
7.
Time Management- In woodworking, students will acquire the skills and resources to make effective
and satisfying use of their time.
8.
Family Life Skills- In woodworking, students will develop worthy leisure time activities and skills to
become intelligent consumers.
III. CONTENT OUTLINE AND PACING
I. Safety Regulations
A.
Rules and Regulations
B.
Accident Reporting
C.
Use of fire extinguishers
D.
Use of safety glasses and machine guards
(2 days)
II. Hand Tool Safety
(2 days)
A.
Keep sharp objects pointed downward
B.
Use in a safe manner
C.
Use proper tool for the proper job
D.
Check hand tools before using for general condition of sharpness and cleanliness.
III.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hand Tool Use
Use the right tool for its intended use
Use and sharpening of hand planes
Use of rulers and measuring devices
Use of chisels
(5 days)
IV.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Portable Power Tool Safety
(5 days)
The proper and safe use of the portable hand sanders
The proper use and safety when using the portable belt sanders.
Proper and safe use of portable hand drills
The proper use and safety of the hand routers
V.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Portable Power use
Use of the hand sanders
Use of the belt sanders
Use of the portable boring tools (drills)
Use of the hand router
(10 days)
VI.
A.
B.
C.
Machine Tool Safety
Safety rules for the radical arm saw
Safety rules for the jointer
Safety rules for the band saw
(5 days)
VII.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Machine Tool Use
Proper use of the radial arm saw
Proper use of the jointer
Proper use of the band saw
Proper use of the drill press
(20 days)
VIII. Project Selection
A.
Library Books
B.
Magazines
C.
Copy existing projects
D.
Design your own
(5 days)
IX.
A.
B.
C.
D.
(3 days)
Project Planning
Selection of project
Step-by-step procedure in making a project
Steps in preparing a project for finishing
Finishing the project
X.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Bill of Material Preparation
(2 days)
Amount of materials needed
Amount of finishing materials needed
Amount of money supplied by school and out of pocket cost
Cost of project
XI.
A.
B.
C.
Material Selection
Grade
Size
Appearance
(3 days)
XII.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cut Stock to Rough Size
Difference between width and length
Rough length (1" longer)
Rough width (1" wider)
Use correct hand or power
(5 days)
XIII.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Prepare Stock for Gluing (optional)
Types of glues used
Types of clamps used
Types and length of dowels used
Square edges for gluing using the jointer
(5 days)
XIV.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Make a Glue-Up to Rough Size (optional)
Drilling of proper hole size
Use of the doweling jig
Proper placement of clamps
Removal of excess glue
(5 days)
XV.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cut Stock to Finish Size
Use of measuring and squaring tools
Cut board to proper width
Cut board to proper length
The importance of being exact when duplicating pieces
(5 days)
XVI.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cut Needed Joints
Lay out work for proper joints
Set up machinery for cutting joints
Cut proper joint
Test for proper fit before gluing
(3 days)
XVII.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sand All Interior Surfaces
Select proper grade of sandpaper
Select proper sander for the job
Install sandpaper on machine
Use proper sanding techniques
(5 days)
XVIII.
A.
B.
C.
Set-up for Sequential Assembly
Select proper fasteners
Lay out project in sequence for assembly
Assemble project
(3 days)
XIX.
A.
B.
Sand all Exterior Surfaces
Select proper grade of sandpaper
Select proper sanding machine
(5 days)
C.
D.
Install sandpaper on machines
Use proper sanding technique
XX.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Stain for Desired Finish Color (optional)
Select proper type of stain
Select proper color for project
Use proper staining technique
Use safety precautions when staining
(3 days)
XXI.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Finish Job
Select proper finish (type)
Apply finish using proper technique
Sand and wax project
Use safety precautions
(1 week)
XXII.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Evaluate Job
How does it compare to plans submitted
Look of finish
Evaluate project
How could it be improved
(1 day)
XXIII.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Record Procedural Changes for Next Job
How could you make the next job go more efficiently
Could it be made better
What do you need more experience in
How could the teacher help you
(1 day)
IV. UNIT OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
I.
A.
B.
II.
A.
B.
III.
A.
B.
IV.
A.
B.
V.
A.
B.
C.
Safety Regulations
The students will be able to state the main reason for safety regulations in the woodshop and how safety
regulations are best implemented.
The student will wear goggles.
Hand Tool Safety
The student will demonstrate the ability to check hand tools for general condition, sharpness, and
cleanliness
The student will demonstrate the ability to use hand tools safely.
Hand Tool Use
The student will demonstrate the ability to use hand tools safely and properly in the construction of a
project.
The student will demonstrate the ability to sharpen and select the proper hand tool for the right job.
Portable Power Tool Safety
The student will demonstrate the ability to check machine tools before using for general condition,
sharpness and cleanliness.
The student will demonstrate to the instructor three (3) safety rules while using portable power tools.
Portable Power Tool Use
The student will demonstrate the ability to use portable power tools safely and properly in the construction
of a project.
The student wil understand proper safety procedures when using power tools.
The student will demonstrate the ability to store portable power tools safely.
VI.
A.
B.
C.
VII .
A.
B.
C.
VIII.
A.
Machine Tool Safety
The student will demonstrate the ability to check machine tools before using for general condition,
sharpness and cleanliness.
The student will demonstrate the ability to use proper techniques for checking machine tools for safe
conditions.
The student will demonstrate to the instructor five (5) safety rules used for each machine tool.
Machine Tool Use
The student will demonstrate the ability to use machine tools safely and properly in the construction of a
project.
The student will demonstrate the ability to check the machine for safe conditions when using it.
The student will demonstrate to the instructor the proper use of each machine tool.
B.
C.
Project Selection
The student will demonstrate the ability to choose a project of personal interest commensurate with ability
from school, library or home resources.
The student will demonstrate the ability to design a project, if necessary .
The student will have plans for each project selected.
IX.
A.
B.
C.
Project Planning
The student will demonstrate the ability to produce a plan showing finished project size.
The student will demonstrate the ability to !layout a step-by-step procedure for constructing his/her project.
The student will demonstrate the ability to select the proper material for the project.
X.
A.
Bill of Material Preparation
The student will demonstrate the ability to write up a bill of material from which material may be selected or
purchased.
The student will demonstrate the ability to calculate the amount of materials needed for the project.
The student will demonstrate the ability to calculate the cost of the project.
B.
C.
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XI.
A.
Material Selection
The student will! demonstrate the ability to select or purchase material for project that is best as to: grade,
type, size and appearance.
XII.
A.
B.
C.
Cut Stock to Rough Size
The student will demonstrate the ability to rough out stock using correct hand, portable and machine tools.
The student will be able to understand the difference between rough and finish sizes.
The student will be able to identify the difference between the length and width of a board.
XIII.
A.
B.
C.
Prepare Stock for Gluing (optional)
The student will demonstrate the ability to use correct tools: square edges, dowel.
The student will demonstrate the ability to use different types of clamps.
The student will understand the use of the jointer for making square edges for gluing.
XIV.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Make a Glue-up to Rough Size (optional)
The student will demonstrate the ability to glue and clamp stock using correct glue and clamps.
The student will demonstrate the ability to select proper dowel stock.
The student will demonstrate the proper clamping techniques.
The student will demonstrate the ability to remove excess glue.
XV.
A.
B.
C.
Cut Stock to Finish Size
The student will demonstrate the ability to cut exact width size by working from approved plans.
The student will demonstrate the ability to cut exact length size by working from plans.
The student will demonstrate proper assembly techniques using these plans.
XVI.
A.
B.
C.
Cut Needed Joints
The student will demonstrate the ability to properly adjust the machine needed to construct each joint
selected.
The student will demonstrate the ability to set up the machines to make these joints.
The student will demonstrate the ability to make these joints.
XVII.
A.
B.
C.
Sand All Interior Surfaces
The student will demonstrate the ability to select the proper grade of sandpaper.
The student will demonstrate the ability to use the sander in a safe manner.
The student will demonstrate the ability to use proper sanding technique.
XVIII. Set-Up for Sequential Assembly
A.
The student will demonstrate the ability to lay out the project for assembly.
B.
The student will demonstrate the ability to select the proper type of glue or fastener to assemble his/her
project.
C.
The student will demonstrate the ability to assemble his/her project using proper assembling techniques.
XIX.
A.
B.
Sand All Exterior Surfaces
The student will demonstrate the use of proper sanding techniques for finishing his/her project.
The student will demonstrate the ability to operate the sander in a proper and safe manner.
XX.
A.
B.
C.
Stain for Desired Finish Color (optional)
The student will demonstrate the ability to select the proper type of stain and color.
The student will demonstrate the ability to use proper staining techniques.
The student will demonstrate proper safety precautions while staining .
XXI.
A.
B.
C.
Finish Job
The student will demonstrate the ability to select the correct finish which will give project pleasing and
durable appearance.
The student will demonstrate the proper finishing techniques required to apply the finish ;elected.
The student will demonstrate the proper safety precautions while using finishing materials.
XXII.
A.
B.
C.
Evaluate Job
The student will demonstrate the ability to compare finished job size to original planned job size.
The student will demonstrate the ability to figure actual finished cost.
The student will demonstrate the ability to estimate the cost of the next project from plans submitted.
XXIII. Record Procedural Changes for Next Job.
A.
The student will demonstrate the ability to list all methods which will make the next project more efficient,
easier to construct and better.
B.
The student will demonstrate the ability to select a new project to challenge his or her new abilities.
V. EVALUATION AND GRADING
Tests will be given at the conclusion of each unit, though some larger units may include two tests. Quizzes will be
given at more frequent intervals.
Two or more projects per semester will be evaluated by the instructor to ascertain whether the student has shown
improvement in his/her woodworking skills.
A mastery checkoff sheet will be completed by the teacher to record student progress and evaluate program goals.
VI. RESOURCES
Abrams, A. Building Craft Equipment: An Illustrated Manual. New York: Praeger, 1976.
Blizzard, Richard. Blizzard's Wonderful Wooden Toys. New York: Sterling Publications, 1983.
Clayton, L. Better Homes and Gardens Woodworking Projects You Can Build. Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Corp.,
1980.
Philbin, Tom. Cabinets and Bookcases. Passaic, New Jersey: Homeowner Press, 1980.
Russel, Robert B. Attractive and Easy-to-Build Wood Projects. New York: Dover Publications, 1980.