Industrial Arts 8 Syllabus

by Carol Braun on August 19, 2009

Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION:

INDUSTRIAL ARTS 8

2009-10

6^thPeriods (1:50 – 2:40)

(Applied Technology Lab #108 And Woods Shop #110. )

Mr. James L. Sapp

School Phone # 645-3326 – ext 108

E-mail jsapp@esu5.org

Industrial Arts 8 - Allstudents leave the class at the end of the semester as better thinkers, planners, and organizers.   Students will learn and practice good job skills: being on time, working hard, being consciences, and team player.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Industrial Arts 8 provides problem solving and exploratory experiences in technical research, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and communication areas. Students will participate in activities, which include the construction of elementary technological devices, participating in projects and experiments relating to technical topics. The course also includes activities and practical experiences in the use of hand tools, materials, hand & basic power equipment, and test equipment. Will introduce students to basic geometric, sketching, and drafting skills, Applications of designing, constructing, and participating in activities will enable students to participate in a ever-changing technological society.

 In this course you will be exposed to the basics in mechanical drawing.  You will learn how to use the various instruments in drafting.  We will apply basic geometric principals throughout the 1^steight weeks.  Lettering, multi-view drawings, isometric drawings, and sectional views will be completed using hand drawing equipment.   

The next eight weeks this course will teach the fundamentals of woodworking and materials processing.  Students will learn how to operate most of the basic hand tools as well as a few basic power tools in the wood shop.  The student will gain confidence in measurement and improve real world math skills, specifically the addition and subtraction of fractions.  Students will be building a 5-board bench using pine. This project will be paid out of Southern’s Applied Technology Department funds to take home at the end of Semester. Depending on time students may complete a second basic wood project however all materials must be prepaid before starting projects.  You may purchase lumber from your own source if you choose.  If a student cannot afford a second project there are other options available. Such as, completing one for school or another staff member, ask Mr. Sapp. 

The last two weeks (if time permits) students will explore the world of Industrial Technology. We will complete basic problem solving activates, team work skills and cooperative learning strategies, and build basic prototype devices to reflect solutions in technical areas such as technical research, construction, manufacturing, transportation, and communication. 

. Assessment is based on actual skills and knowledge a person can demonstrate in the workplace or in other relevant contexts.  It should be a challenging course that will stretch your mind and improve your ability to see objects as they truly exist.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. This course will prepare students for the technology future.

2. To develop problem-solving skills to be used throughout life.

3. Practical skills for life-long learning.

4. An awareness of the world of work with a work-based experience.

5. To learn to work as a team and apply the teamwork concept in a manufacturing setting.

6. Demonstrate how the different services, tools, and resources may be applied for personal use. 

7. Assess your technology proficiency and monitor your progress. 

8. Evaluate how the Internet services, tools, and resources enhance your communication, productivity, data gathering, and problem-solving skills.

9. Re-evaluate how these services, tools, and resources may be applied in life.

10. Engender leadership, teamwork, and pride in quality. 

11. Transfer and apply technological knowledge and skill to school, career and societal settings. 

The following outcomes will be passed by 100% of the students with 100% accuracy.

1. Demonstrate good safety habits in an effort to prevent personal injury that will carry on through life.

2. Compete all safety tests with 100%.

3. Demonstrate the ability to operate hand tools & basic power equipment in the woodshop.

4. To recognize safety as a key element and to practice safety daily.

5. To develop machine and tool skills.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

            1.  Complete all classroom assignments and projects.

            2.  Participate in all classroom discussions and exercises.

            3.  Be on TIME.

            4.  Work independently to complete personal projects.

            5.  Complete required projects.

            6.  Clean up daily as directed by schedules. 

            7.  Follow all rules and procedures.

8. Work to the best of your personal ability.

9. Complete daily requirements.

INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY & DELIVERY PLAN:

            Students should expect to complete solutions in technical areas.  They are expected to meet the entire course goals listed and be able to demonstrate their understanding of the underlying concepts.  Students will complete all course requirements at a minimum of 60% to pass the course.  The instruction will be heavily laboratory and application-based with a minimum lecture and demonstration.  The teacher provides direction and manages the class but gives students as much responsibility as possible for planning, designing, and researching to complete projects.  In brief class assemblies, the teacher lectures and demonstrates particular concepts students need to proceed with projects, laboratory experiments, and other activities.  The teacher provides parameters for students’ performance with a variety of possible options.  Projects require students to use resources such as text, technical manuals, journals, product catalogs, Internet, and other teachers.  If necessary, students will be given more than one opportunity to complete assignments to meet course standards.  The evaluation and grading system is introduced at the beginning of the course to advise students of the standards they are expected to meet to pass the course.  Students will be evaluated on daily attendance and participation; projects; performances and demonstrations; test; and a comprehensive final examination.

ASSESSMENT PLAN:

               Note:  Grading for this course will be a weighted combination of classroom exercises, lab exercises, projects, daily participation & cleanup, attitude, safety, and tests.

GRADING SYSTEM:

An evaluation sheet will be provided for each project in the Woods II class to clarify the expectations. Students can track grades to see their standing. The grading scale is as follows:

+100-97….. A+ 89-87%…... B+ 79-77%…... C+ 69-67%…... D+

96-93%…. A 86-83%…... B 76-73%…... C 66-63%…... D 60%-… .F

92-90%….. A- 82-80%….. B- 72-70%…... C- 62-60%…... D-

Daily Grade:

This industrial technology class will be related to industry as closely as possible. You are the employee; Mr. Sapp is the company manager. Your grade will be determined by how much money you earn in each grading period. Depending on your work and behavior, your pay will range from $0 to $10 per day. You will be required to punch in/out and keep a daily timecard. This timecard must be turned in at the end of each workweek.

Behavior:Talking, or disrupting class while roll is being taken or while a lesson is being given, or disrupting lab time, will result in a $1-$5 loss of wages. There is certain safety requirements while in the lab area. It is important that proper safety procedures be followed at all times. Failure to obey safety rules will result in a $5-$10 fine and possible permanent removal from the class. You are to be working at all times. If you are not working on an assignment, the company manager may assign you a job. 

Attendance:If you cut or leave class early, it will cost you $2-$10 for each offense plus extra time assigned after school and maybe a trip to the principle/counselor. You are expected to take care of personal problems (restroom), (office), (counselor), on your own time. If you must use the rest room during class time you will be marked tardy for that day. All absences must be cleared with the office. Students grade will be docked $10 for every unexcused/unverified absence. 

Tardiness:If you are tardy (being late to class without valid excuse, when the bell starts to ring) you are considered tardy and you will loose $2 in wages for the first 2 offenses. On your third tardy (and all ensuing tardies) you will loose $5 in wages. The company manager will assign detention if you receive 3 tardies. Tardiness in excess of 15 minutes is an unverified absence. You will not be admitted to class without a pass from another teacher or the office and the company manager may assign a 10 detention or extra cleanup duties after school. [You do have an the option to sing for 1 minute for first tardy and 2 minutes for second] Three unexcused tardies will be counted as one absence from class. 

Bonus:A bonus will be paid for the following: 

$2 :for class journal completed daily.

$0-$10 :for each written assignment turned in on time. 

$5-$50 :for outside papers, projects, and extra work. 

$1-$50 :for approved individual lab/home work. 

$10 :per hour for approved overtime work (making up missed time).

$15 :per hour for pre-approved overtime for student not missing time.

(this pre-made time may be used for makeup, @ $10hr).

Fines:The following is a partial list of behaviors that will result in loss of wages. 

-$10-$50 :Inappropriate use of the computers 

(unauthorized internet use, e-mail, games, etc.). 

-$5-$10 :Failure to cleanup your work area or return tools before the bell. 

-$5-$15 :Horseplay, running, and throwing objects in class. 

-$5-$10 :Disruptive behavior in class or lab. 

-$1-$5 :Use of profanity.

-$1-$25 :Safety infraction. 

-$5-$25 :Severe infraction, such as fighting, etc. 

-$2-$5 :Tardies. 

-$2-$6 :Failure to sign in/out or not taking a pass when leaving.

-$3-$5 :Wearing inappropriate clothes for lab work (same as tardy). 

The more money you earn, the higher your daily class grade. 

This only a money system used as a guide for grading purposes…..

MAKEUP FOR MISSED WORK:

• 1. Assignments/Lab times missed for truants, uncleared absences or suspensions cannot be made up. 

• 2. Assignments/Lab times missed for cleared absences must be made up within one week of return. 

• 3. The student is responsible for obtaining missed work from the teacher before or after class. 

• 4. Missed quizzes cannot be made up.

MAJOR COURSE PROJECTS: (Partial list / may include.)

1.     Basic sketching.

2. Basic drafting.

3. Safety units.

4. Mastering basic woodworking tools.

5. Completing wood projects.

6. Lip Sync 

GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES:

1. Arrive on time, in a clam and orderly fashion so attendance can be taken and lessons started.

2. Safety glasses will be worn in the lab area at all times.

            3. Clean up your area before leaving the lab and complete your cleanup job. HELP OTHERS!!!

             4.  Work during the entire class, most of your grade is based on Time on Task.

5.  Report all accidents regardless of how minor they might seem to the instructor immediately.

             6.  Report all damaged tools and equipment to the instructor.

             7.  Observe all safety rules and procedures as they are described.

8.   Treat others as you want to be treated.

9.   Be ON TIME or take the tardy.

10.Be ready to WORK or pick another class.

11.Be ready to build a NICE project, not something you just slap together.

12. Leaving the class or lab without permission or pass is NOT acceptable.

13.NO GAMES- the TECH lab, is not an arcade.

14. Come dressed for work, no open toed/healed shoes/sandals/thongs. No frayed, baggy, or lose fitting clothes.

15. Wearing nice clothes is not an excuse not to work for the day. Plan ahead!!!

16. Don’t waste time in the classroom/lab (yours or others) by not keeping busy.

17. All long hair must be tied back.

PROJECT FEE 

During the woodworking units of Shop8 students are required to construct a 5-board bench using hand tools and basic power tools in the shop. Students are required to pay project costs of $8.00 this year before taking bench home.

RECOMMENDED SHOP MATERIALS 

Once class has moved into the shop and to help students become more efficient workers students may bring their own tape measure, extra pencils, a tool belt or nail bag. Each student will be issued a pair of OSHA approved Safety Glasses. Lockers are available in the shop to store student’s supplies. Locks are available in the office.

SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE SHOP!!!

Please cut and return

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 This singed and returned to Mr. Sapp by Aug. 26^th= 1 test grade of 100%!!!!!!!!

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We understand that if the student does not comply with the class & safety rules, disciplinary action will be 

taken to protect my son/daughter and others for everyone’s educational rights and unnecessary risk. 

We also understand a $8.00 fee is required to be paid before project may be taken home. 

We have read the Course Syllabus forSouthern’s Industrial Arts 8 class

Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________ Date____________

Student Signature_____________________________________ Date____________

Address_____________________________________________ Phone___________

Please understand should a student wish to not follow rules including coming to class wearing improper clothing for the shop. The student will be docked in grade, not allowed to enter/participle in shop actives that day and be referred to the office.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Jim Sapp.

During School Hours at 645-3326 –ext 108 --- Or email jsapp@esu5.org