Lester B. Pearson High School
TWJ3E – Construction Technology, Custom Woodworking Course Outline
Mr. G. Muhic-Day
muhicdayg@hdsb.ca
Office Hours: By Appointment
Website: http://www.chatt.hdsb.ca/~muhicdayg/
Room: 130
This course enables students to develop knowledge and skills related to cabinet making and furniture making. Students
will gain practical experience using a variety of the materials, tools, equipment, and joinery techniques associated with
custom woodworking. Students will learn to create and interpret technical drawings and will plan, design, and fabricate
projects. They will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the woodworking industry,
and will explore apprenticeships, postsecondary training, and career opportunities in the field that may be pursued
directly after graduation.
Curriculum
Students final report card grade will be based on the evidence provided of these overall curriculum expectations:
A. CUSTOM WOODWORKING FUNDAMENTALS
A1. describe the features and applications of materials and processes used in custom woodworking;
A2. describe woodworking tools, equipment, and techniques, and use them safely;
A3. use correct terminology related to woodworking and the materials, tools, equipment, and processes involved.
B. DESIGN, LAYOUT, and PLANNING SKILLS
B1. apply a design process and/or other problem-solving processes and techniques when planning a variety of woodworking
projects, taking into account relevant design principles and safety standards;
B2. produce and interpret sketches and/or working drawings for a variety of woodworking projects;
B3. plan efficient and effective fabrication and assembly of the components of woodworking projects;
B4. apply the mathematical skills required in the design and construction of woodworking projects.
C. FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, and FINISHING SKILLS
C1. fabricate and assemble custom woodworking projects safely, accurately, and efficiently;
C2. prepare surfaces and apply finishing products, trim, and hardware correctly and safely.
D. TECHNOLOGY, The ENVIRONMENT, and SOCIETY
D1. demonstrate an understanding of the environmental effects of the woodworking industry, and ways of reducing harmful
effects;
D2. describe how the woodworking industry and society affect each other.
E. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE and CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
E1. demonstrate an understanding of health and safety regulations and practices specific to woodworking;
E2. identify career opportunities in custom woodworking, and describe the training required for these careers.
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Your Report Card Grade will be determined as follows:
Term work:
70% of your grade will be
based on all of the evidence
you have provided. It will
reflect your most consistent
level of achievement with
special consideration given to
more recent evidence.
14% Knowledge & Understanding: Emphasizes the ability to recall factual information,
recognize fundamental concepts and the foundational skills of the subject/discipline.
Final Evaluation:
30% of your grade will be
determined at the end of the
course.
20% Performance Task
35% Application: Emphasizes the application and integration of knowledge, skills, processes
and techniques to produce evidence of the student’s understanding.
14% Thinking: Emphasizes the thinking skills used in thinking processes to demonstrate the
student’s understanding of information they have processed.
7% Communication: Emphasizes the clear, precise and effective use of oral, written and visual
language to communicate the student’s understanding of information and ideas.
10% Written Exam
Your final grade will be calculated by combining your Term (70%) grade and your Exam and Performance Task Evaluations
(30%).
Academic Standards
It is your responsibility to provide evidence of your learning within established timelines. Due dates for assignments and
the scheduling of tests will be communicated well in advance to allow you to schedule your time. If you aren’t going to
be able to follow an agreed upon timeline you should demonstrate your responsibility and organizational skills by
discussing with your teacher the challenges you’re facing as far in advance of the deadline as possible.
It is your responsibility to be academically honest in all aspects of your schoolwork so that the marks you receive are a
true reflection of your achievement.
Plagiarism is using the words, ideas or work of someone else without giving appropriate credit to the original creator.
This is a form of cheating.
Consequences for not meeting these academic standards may include:
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Reporting the issue to your parents;
Requiring you to complete the original or alternative work after school or during your lunch hour;
Requiring you to complete an alternative assignment;
Suspension;
Assigning a “zero” for an assignment not completed prior to an agreed upon closure date;
Mark deduction of 5% / day.
NOTE: the complete HDSB policies and administrative procedures for “Lates and Missed Assignments” and “Cheating and
Plagiarism” policies may be found at www.hdsb.ca
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Learning Skills & Work Habits
These learning skills and work habits will be taught, assessed and evaluated throughout the course.
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Unit Outlines
Major
Projects
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Hand made
picture frame
What are you expected to learn?
Key Learnings Focus
How will you demonstrate what you’ve learned?
Your learning will be demonstrated by what
Texts, Materials & Learning
you say, write and do.
Opportunities
 WOODWORKING
FUNDAMENTALS
 Use a combination of hand tools and
 DESIGN, LAYOUT, PLANNING
 Learn about shop processes, primary safety
 FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, and
FINISHING
machines to create a picture frame
training, materials and techniques
 Texts & Trade manuals
 Handouts
 Lecture notes
 Assignment sheets
 Quizzes
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
 Student demonstrations
 Practical performance tasks (e.g.
project completion)
2
Technical
drawing/
AutoCAD/CN
C
 DESIGN, LAYOUT, PLANNING
 Communicate by creating, reading and
interpreting technical drawings using hand
and computer drafting techniques. Estimate
materials and plan production processes Use
computerized equipment and processes to
create plaques and engravings
 TECHNOLOGY, The
ENVIRONMENT, and SOCIETY
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE and
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
 Texts & Trade manuals
 Handouts & Lecture notes
 Assignment sheets
 Quizzes
 Computer programs
 Student demonstrations
 Practical performance tasks (e.g.
project completion)
3
Simple Box
 WOODWORKING
FUNDAMENTALS
 Use a variety of joinery techniques to create
a small box
 LAYOUT, PLANNING
 Texts & Trade manuals
 Handouts & Lecture notes
 Assignment sheets
 FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, and
FINISHING SKILLS
 Quizzes
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
 Student demonstrations
 Practical performance tasks (e.g.
project completion)
4
Lathe &
Router project
5
Career
explorat’n and
exit portfolio
 WOODWORKING
 FUNDAMENTALS
 FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, and
FINISHING SKILLS
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE and
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
 Use the lathe to create a turned spindle or
 TECHNOLOGY, The
ENVIRONMENT, and SOCIETY
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE and
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
 Research a variety of careers in the
small vessel/bowl
 Use a hand held router to create a small
vessel/bowl
woodworking industry
 Create an exit portfolio that demonstrates the
skills and knowledge acquired or developed
during the course
 Texts & Trade manuals
 Student demonstrations
 School infrastructure projects
 Practical performance tasks (e.g.
project completion)
 Texts & Trade manuals
 Handouts & Lecture notes
 Assignments
 Student demonstrations
 Practical performance tasks (e.g.
project completion)
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Additional
Woodworking
assignm’t
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 WOODWORKING
 FUNDAMENTALS
 DESIGN, LAYOUT, and
PLANNING
 FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, and
FINISHING SKILLS
 TECHNOLOGY, The
ENVIRONMENT, and SOCIETY
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE and
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
 Exact nature of the project is to be
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 Assignment sheets
determined during the course
 Quizzes
Additional opportunity to practice and extend
skills and knowledge base in preparation for
the summative assignment
 Student demonstrations
 School infrastructure projects
 Practical performance tasks (e.g.
project completion)
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Wall Cabinet
 FUNDAMENTALS
 FABRICATION, ASSEMBLY, and
FINISHING SKILLS
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 Build a hanging wall cabinet with a drawer,
shelf, door and trim
 Practical performance tasks (e.g.
project completion)
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Note: there is substantial overlap and repetition of key concepts, and skills between the projects. This will allow the student to
practice and develop their skills throughout the term.
This is a practical course and students should take every opportunity to practice and develop their skills throughout the term.
Consistent practical application is vital to success
Please note that each unit will likely involve written and/or oral quizzes and a unit test, as well as activities and assignments
Units may change according to considerations of time, curriculum, budget, student interest and ability.
The first weeks and various other times in the course will primarily stress safety and shop orientation. These typically involve teacher
demonstrations, student demonstrations, presentation of written handouts, and written quizzes based on the information provided.
Consistent, successful application and testing in the area of safety is critical for success in the course.
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