Construction Systems A
7830
Course Description
and End-of-Course Assessment
10-12 High School
Curriculum Writers: M. Durrant, K. Fredericskon, M. Carroll
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Construction
Tools and
Equipment
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Strategy/
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Discussions, Demonstrations,
models, Class and Individual
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Written Assessments,
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Standard 1: Introduction to the Construction Industry
Goal: Acquire and practice positive skills and habits
1.
Comprehend Employment skills and
habits i.e.
 Demonstrate appropriate work
behavior.
Lectures
Classroom
Discussion
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Handouts,
ESS = Essential (All students should master this skill or concept)
EXP = Expected (Concept should be taught and will be mastered by many students)
EXT = Extended (Optional objective for enrichment)
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Samples, Charts,
Field Trips,
Local
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State-of-the –Art
Construction
Tools and
Equipment
Sample Teaching
Strategy/
Assessment
Lectures, Classroom
Discussions, Demonstrations,
models, Class and Individual
Projects, Performance and
Written Assessments,
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Maintain a safe and healthy
environment.
Develop a professional image.
Develop good working relationships
with others.
Communicate on the job.
Adapt to change.
Standard 2: Workplace Safety
(2 days)
Goal: Learn and Apply Safety
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Identify work safety issues.
Apply work area safety rules and
procedures.
Apply fire safety rules and
procedures.
Apply personal protection safety
procedures.
Apply proper material handling
techniques to prevent injury and
accidents.
Apply electrical safety rules and
procedures.
Apply rules for hazardous materials
and operations safety.
Identify OSHA standards.
Videos,
Posters,
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Rules
Handouts
Parent
Permission
Forms
Demonstrations,
Safety Exams,
Discussions,
Issue Safety
Equipment
ESS = Essential (All students should master this skill or concept)
EXP = Expected (Concept should be taught and will be mastered by many students)
EXT = Extended (Optional objective for enrichment)
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Level
(ESS/
Exp/ Ext)
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Resources
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Textbook and
Supplementary
Materials,
Handouts,
Videos, guest
Speakers,
Samples, Charts,
Field Trips,
Local
Businesses,
State-of-the –Art
Construction
Tools and
Equipment
Sample Teaching
Strategy/
Assessment
Lectures, Classroom
Discussions, Demonstrations,
models, Class and Individual
Projects, Performance and
Written Assessments,
Capture Sheets
Standard 3:
BUILDING MATERIALS AND ENERGY CONSERVATION
STRATEGIES (2 days)
Goal: Recognize various building materials and Conservation
strategies
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Identify types of lumber and their
uses.
Demonstrate knowledge of plywood.
Identify materials used for paneling,
trim and moldings.
Explain how wood products are
measured and ordered.
Demonstrate knowledge of building
materials other than wood products.
Demonstrate familiarity with
energy-saving construction
techniques.
Describe construction methods for
conserving energy.
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Samples,
Handouts,
charts, Field
trips
Lecture, Class Discussion,
Test,
Standard 4: MATH AND MEASUREMENT SKILLS (2 days)
Goal: Demonstrate and Perform Accurate Math and Measurement Skills
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Identify basic mathematical terms
and symbols.
Perform mathematical operations
using whole numbers.
ESS
Handouts,
Worksheets,
Enlarged
Rulers
ESS = Essential (All students should master this skill or concept)
EXP = Expected (Concept should be taught and will be mastered by many students)
EXT = Extended (Optional objective for enrichment)
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Class discussion, tests,
Quizzes, Demonstrations
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Textbook and
Supplementary
Materials,
Handouts,
Videos, guest
Speakers,
Samples, Charts,
Field Trips,
Local
Businesses,
State-of-the –Art
Construction
Tools and
Equipment
Sample Teaching
Strategy/
Assessment
Lectures, Classroom
Discussions, Demonstrations,
models, Class and Individual
Projects, Performance and
Written Assessments,
Capture Sheets
Perform calculations using fractions,
decimals and percentages.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic
geometry.
Perform measuring operations used
in the building trades.
Standard 5: BASIC BLUEPRINT READING AND DRAWING SKILLS
(1 – 5 Days)
Goal: Demonstrate and Perform Accurate Blueprint Reading and
Drawing Skills
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Demonstrate plan reading skills.
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Use Drafting Equipment, Measuring
Scales, Drawing Media, Drafting
Instruments and Consumable
Materials.
Prepare Working and Pictorial
Drawings.
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EXP
Samples,
Handouts,
Drawing
Worksheets,
CAD Software,
Lecture, Demonstrations,
Standard 6: USE AND MAINTENANCE OF HAND AND POWER
TOOLS (3 to 5 days)
Goal: Demonstrate and Perform Accurate Use and Maintenance of Hand
and Power Tools
ESS = Essential (All students should master this skill or concept)
EXP = Expected (Concept should be taught and will be mastered by many students)
EXT = Extended (Optional objective for enrichment)
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Identify common carpenters' hand
tools.
Demonstrate proper and safe use of
common carpenters' hand tools.
Perform care and maintenance on
common carpenters' hand tools.
Use power tools correctly and safely.
ESS
Resources
Current
Textbook and
Supplementary
Materials,
Handouts,
Videos, guest
Speakers,
Samples, Charts,
Field Trips,
Local
Businesses,
State-of-the –Art
Construction
Tools and
Equipment
Handouts,
worksheets,
videos,
Sample Teaching
Strategy/
Assessment
Lectures, Classroom
Discussions, Demonstrations,
models, Class and Individual
Projects, Performance and
Written Assessments,
Capture Sheets
Quizzes, Demonstrations,
Modeling, lecture and Class
Discussions, Performance
Evaluations
Standard 7: SITE PREPARATION, CONCRETE FORMS AND
FORMING (3 to 5 days)
Goal: UNDERSTAND SITE PREPARATION, CONCRETE FORMS
AND FORMING
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of
concrete footings and foundations.
Determine concrete volume.
Explain the use of reinforcing in
footings and foundations.
Set up and use a transit and a
builders level.
Demonstrate the ability to test
concrete.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize
and use types of concrete forms,
associated hardware and materials.
Demonstrate the ability to construct,
strip and prepare continuous and
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EXP
Filed Trips, Job
Sites,
Handouts,
Videos, Math
Texts,
ESS = Essential (All students should master this skill or concept)
EXP = Expected (Concept should be taught and will be mastered by many students)
EXT = Extended (Optional objective for enrichment)
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Lectures, Demonstrations,
Student Projects
Level
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Exp/ Ext)
and Time
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Resources
Current
Textbook and
Supplementary
Materials,
Handouts,
Videos, guest
Speakers,
Samples, Charts,
Field Trips,
Local
Businesses,
State-of-the –Art
Construction
Tools and
Equipment
Sample Teaching
Strategy/
Assessment
Lectures, Classroom
Discussions, Demonstrations,
models, Class and Individual
Projects, Performance and
Written Assessments,
Capture Sheets
pier footing forms.
Identify types of special foundations
and determine local minimum depth
for foundations.
Demonstrate the ability to construct
edge and stair forms.
Demonstrate the ability to work with
wall forms.
Demonstrate knowledge of abovegrade slab systems.
Demonstrate knowledge of fireproof
encasement forms.
Standard 8:
FRAME FLOORS, SILLS, WALLS AND CEILINGS (15
to 30 days)
Goal: UNDERSTAND, DEVELOP, and CONSTRUCT FRAME
FLOORS, SILLS, WALLS AND CEILINGS
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Demonstrate a basic knowledge of
floors and sills.
Apply basic knowledge of floors and
sills.
Identify wall and partition members.
Estimate materials required for a
single-story structure.
Frame a single-story structure.
ESS
EXP
Demonstrate the ability to work with
metal framing systems.
Videos,
Materials,
Handouts,
Working Plans,
Scale Models,
ESS = Essential (All students should master this skill or concept)
EXP = Expected (Concept should be taught and will be mastered by many students)
EXT = Extended (Optional objective for enrichment)
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Lecture, Discussions, Class
and Individual Projects
Level
(ESS/
Exp/ Ext)
and Time
Allotted (in
hours)
Obj.
#1
Objective
Resources
Current
Textbook and
Supplementary
Materials,
Handouts,
Videos, guest
Speakers,
Samples, Charts,
Field Trips,
Local
Businesses,
State-of-the –Art
Construction
Tools and
Equipment
Sample Teaching
Strategy/
Assessment
Lectures, Classroom
Discussions, Demonstrations,
models, Class and Individual
Projects, Performance and
Written Assessments,
Capture Sheets
Standard 9: ROOF CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES (5 to 15 days)
Goal: UNDERSTAND, DEVELOP, and CONSTRUCT VARIOUS
ROOF CONSTRUCTION
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Discuss roof construction.
Identify different roof framing
members.
Construct a roof, including all
openings and sheathing.
Understand roofing and flashing.
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Demonstrate the ability to construct
trusses.
Demonstrate the ability to erect
trusses.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge
of cornices and gable ends.
Videos,
Materials,
Handouts,
Working Plans,
Scale Models,
ESS = Essential (All students should master this skill or concept)
EXP = Expected (Concept should be taught and will be mastered by many students)
EXT = Extended (Optional objective for enrichment)
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Lecture, Discussions, Class
and Individual Projects
Suggested Sequence of Objectives
Connectivity
(skills/concepts applicable to core areas of study)
ESS = Essential (All students should master this skill or concept)
EXP = Expected (Concept should be taught and will be mastered by many students)
EXT = Extended (Optional objective for enrichment)
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End-of-Course Assessment
Describe project, presentation, or product here and include rubric
(http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/assess.html#rubrics for
examples) OR attach exam.
Rubric [Revise as necessary or attach rubric]
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Advanced: [All elements will be effectively presented]
Proficient: [At least four elements will be effectively presented]
Satisfactory: [At least four elements presented]
Developing: [At least three elements presented]
Beginning: [At least two elements presented]
Insufficient: [substantial lack of preparationj]
ESS = Essential (All students should master this skill or concept)
EXP = Expected (Concept should be taught and will be mastered by many students)
EXT = Extended (Optional objective for enrichment)
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