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Wood Technology
.5 Credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
none
Wood
Technology is an exciting hands-on course designed to educate
students about basic manufacturing
process in the woodworking industry.
This would include safe use of tools and powerequipment,
design, joinery, assembly, and finishing along with the study of the
physical characteristics of wood andhow they affect the final product.
Students will develop, design, produce, test, assess, and problem
solve solutions to their
own different individual projects that may include a shaker style table or
other small furniture. There
is a lab fee of approximately $20.
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Construction Technology
.5 Credit
Grades
10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:
none
Construction Technology will enable students to gain a basic
understanding about residential and commercial construction through
hands-on problem solving activities.
The course will concentrate on problem solving activities that
involve developing, producing, using, and assessing structures while
studying architectural design, structural engineering and community
planning concepts. Students
will also learn about materials, tools, construction enterprises,
processes, planning/design/site preparation, and career opportunities in
the construction field. The
class will work on various scaled-down projects and may include the class
forming a construction company and constructing a project such as a
storage shed. If you are thinking of a career in building or just
interested in construction activities then this course is for you!
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