Teacher Candidate Name:
John Baird
Faculty Advisor: Theresa Magee
Date + Time of demo/class + Block/Room:
Block A, Room 203
School Advisor: Russell Evanisky
Name + Grade of Course:
Applied Skills 8
Introduction/Rationale:
This unit will give the students the opportunity to learn how to basic woodworking techniques. They will also learn
and use proper terminology when referring to woodworking protocols and techniques.
Title of Unit:
Length of Unit:
Learning Outcomes:
Accommodations:
Intro to Wood
Working
10 classes
See List Below
Students work Think-pair-share, peer tutoring when possible. Extra projects for those who finish
sooner.
Learning Outcomes: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/applied_skills/1995teched810.pdf
Procution
Students build skills in designing and developing products and systems that improve human condition
It is expected that students will:

Identify and classify the properties of material used to manufacture products

Apply finishes and details to manufactured products to enhance their appearance and durability

Demonstrate safe work habits when using tools, equipment, and technical processes
Self and Society
Students need to understand how humans shape technology and the impact that current and future technological advances have on our society, culture, and environment.
It is expected that students will:

Demonstrate confidence and positive attitudes when solving problems that arise during the design process

Identify practical problems involving technology in a variety of contexts

Work with others to solve problems that come up during the design process
LESSON TOPIC
SPECIFIC LESSON
OBJECTIVES (SWBAT)
TEACHING METHODS +
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
-Use a ruler or
measuring tape to
accurately determine
the length of objects
- Explain the importance of
measuring
- Show the different parts of
an imperial and metric ruler
- Listen to the demo
- metric measurement
-complete the worksheets worksheet
-imperial measurement
on measurement
worksheet
-White board
-White board Markers
- complete the
measurement
worksheets
- measurements of
physical objects
-describe how to behave
safely in a shop environment
-Determine safety hazards
and know how to respond to
them
-Introduction to shop and
general safety
-Describe methods of
maintaining a safe
environment
-Listen to the demo
-complete pre demo
worksheet
-complete post demo quiz
-pre demo worksheet
-post demo quiz
-clean and tidy shop
-pre-demo worksheet
-post-demo quiz
-practical demonstrations
of tasks
3. Miter saw
-Describe the safety
precautions in using
the miter saw
-Demonstrate proper
use of the miter saw
-Explain the safety issues
involved with the miter saw
-Demonstrate how to use
the miter saw safely
-Listen to the demo
-complete pre demo
worksheet
-complete post demo
quiz
-pre demo worksheet
-post demo quiz
-miter saw
-miter saw jig
-panels to be cut to length
-pre-demo worksheet
-post-demo quiz
-practical demonstrations of
cutting with the miter saw
4. Drill Press
-Describe the safety
precautions in using
the drill press
-Demonstrate proper use
of the drill press
-Explain the safety issues
involved with the drill press
-Demonstrate how to use
the drill press safely
-Listen to the demo
-complete pre demo
worksheet
-complete post demo
quiz
-pre demo worksheet
-post demo quiz
-drill press
-Drill press jigs
-pieces to be drilled
-pre-demo worksheet
-post-demo quiz
-practical demonstrations
of drilling
5. Band Saw
-Describe the safety
precautions in using
the band saw
-Demonstrate proper
use of the band saw
-Explain the safety issues
involved with the band saw
-Demonstrate how to use
the miter band safely
-Listen to the demo
-complete pre demo
worksheet
-complete post demo
quiz
-pre demo worksheet
-post demo quiz
-band saw
-rocker arms pieces to be
cut out
-pre-demo worksheet
-post-demo quiz
-practical demonstrations
of cutting with the
bandsaw
1. Measurement
2. General Shop Safety
MATERIALS/
RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
+ CRITERIA
LESSON TOPIC
6. Clamping
7. Hammer
8. Hinges
9. Sanding
10. Staining
SPECIFIC LESSON
OBJECTIVES (SWBAT)
TEACHING METHODS +
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
-Describe effective
way of using a
variety of clamps
-Demonstrate proper
use of a variety of
clamps
- Explain the key point in
clamping wood joints
- Demonstrate proper
methods for clamping the
box using appropriate jigs
-Listen to the demo
-complete pre demo
worksheet
-complete post demo
quiz
-lid clamping jig
-glue
-all pieces that need
clamping to form box
-practical
demonstrations of
clamping
-Describe the safety
precautions in using
a hammer and nail
-Demonstrate proper
use of a hammer and
nail
-Explain the safety issues
involved with using a
hammer and nail
-Demonstrate how to use a
hammer and nail safely
-Listen to the demo
-demonstrate
practical activities
-all box parts
-glue
-nails
-practical
demonstrations of
nailing
-Describe the
procedure for laying
out and applying
piano hinges
-Demonstrate proper
attachment of piano
hinge
-Describe the proper
use of sand paper
and different grits
-Demonstrate proper
use of sand paper
-Explain how to layout and
pre-drill the holes for the
hinge screws
-Demonstrate how to attach
the hinge to the box
-Listen to the demo
-demonstrate
practical activities
-hand drills and pre-drill
bits
-pre-cut hinges
-assembled box parts
-screws
-practical
demonstrations of
attaching hinges
-Explain the safety issues
involved with sanding
-Demonstrate how sand
safely
-explain proper sanding
technique and differences in
grit
-Explain the safety issues
involved with staining
-Demonstrate how to apply
an oil finish safely
-Listen to the demo
-demonstrate
practical activities
-pre-demo worksheet
-completed box project
-sand paper of various grits -post-demo quiz
-practical demonstrations
-sanding blocks
of sanding
-Listen to the demo
-demonstrate practical
activities
-Completely sanded box
-drop cloth
-rags
-stain
-gloves
-Describe the safety
precautions in using
an oil finish
-Demonstrate proper
technique for applying
an oil finish
MATERIALS/
RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
+ CRITERIA
-pre-demo worksheet
-post-demo quiz
-practical demonstrations
of staining
LESSON TOPIC
11. Lock Mechanism
Assembly
SPECIFIC LESSON
OBJECTIVES (SWBAT)
TEACHING METHODS +
ACTIVITIES
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
-Describe how the
lock mechanism
works and how to
assemble it
-Demonstrate proper
assembly of the lock
mechanism
-Give a hand out on lock
mechanism assembly
-Explain how to assemble
the lock mechanism
-Demonstrate how to
assemble the lock
mechanism
-Listen to the demo
-demonstrate practical
activities
MATERIALS/
RESOURCES
-all lock mechanisms,
spacers and rods
-glue
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
+ CRITERIA
-practical
demonstrations of lock
mechanism assembly