EL SEGUNDO UNIFIED
EL SEGUNDO HIGH SCHOOL
Course Title: Cabinet making 2
Department: Applied and Fine Arts
Grade level: 10 – 12
Based on
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This advanced woodworking workshop
provides individualized instruction as students design and construct projects
using a variety of carpentry techniques.
Each student is required to design and construct at least one piece of
furniture. In addition, students may
participate in a class mass production project using assembly line
techniques. Students completing this
course successfully may pursue an entry-level carpentry occupation.
Length of Course: One year
Prerequisite for enrollment: 70% or better in Woodworking 1AB
Recommendation for enrollment: Teacher recommendation
Type of course:
Elective. A
SCROC course that is held on the ESHS campus. Students may enter at the semester with the
consent of the instructor.
COURSE OUTLINE
Based on
Standard 1: Health and Safety
2.1 Personal Safety
(Integration of Core
Knowledge; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)
Students will understand the importance of personal safety (eye
protection; handling toxic substances; use of protective clothing, etc.) in
wood product manufacturing. They will demonstrate knowledge of personal safety
and safe work practices. They will exhibit a positive attitude regarding
personal safety; demonstrate ability to safely handle toxic materials; and use
protective clothing and equipment when needed.
2.2 Work Site Safety
(Integration of Core
Knowledge; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)
Students will understand the importance of work site safety
(hazardous waste disposal; fire safety; tools and machines; etc.) in wood
product manufacturing. They will demonstrate knowledge of work site safety and
safe work practices. They will exhibit a positive attitude regarding work site
safety, demonstrate ability to safely use tools, machines, and manufacturing materials and create
and maintain a safe working environment.
Standard 2: Basic Skills
2.3 Manufacturing Math
(Integration of Core
Knowledge; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)
Students will understand mathematical processes (measuring,
computing, applying trigonometry, etc.) and know how to apply them in wood
product manufacturing. They will demonstrate ability to apply math skills in
solving problems in wood product manufacturing.
2.4 Communication Skills
(Integration of Core Knowledge; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving;
Effective Communication)
Students will understand communication processes (reading,
writing, talking, listening, etc.) and know how to apply them in wood product
manufacturing. They will demonstrate ability to apply communication skills by
reading, presenting oral and written information, and listening to and
following directions on wood product manufacturing assignments.
Standard 3: Orientation to the Industry
2.5
Careers
(Integration of Core Knowledge; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving;
Personal and Social Development)
Students will know the careers available in wood product
manufacturing and related occupations (custom crafts, furniture making,
cabinetmaking, marketing, etc.) and how to develop a career plan. They will
identify career opportunities in wood product manufacturing and related
occupations, identify occupations of interest, and develop a career plan.
2.6. Quality Manufacturing
(Integration of Core
Knowledge; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)
Students will understand the importance of quality work
cabinetmaking (accuracy, neatness, timeliness, etc.). They will explain the
importance of quality work in cabinet manufacturing processes and will complete
all work so that it meets cabinetmaking industry standards.
2.6
Manufacturing
Tech Systems
(Integration of Core
Knowledge; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)
Students will understand how current technology impacts the wood
product manufacturing industry (tooling, managing, CIM, CAD/CAM). They will
discuss current technology and apply it in the manufacturing of wood products.
Standard 4: Tools and Materials
2.7
Tools
and Machines
(Integration of Core
Knowledge; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)
Students will understand the names, function, and safe use of tools and machines
(planes, routers, table saws, etc.) used in wood product manufacturing. They
will identify the tools and machines used in wood product manufacturing and
demonstrate ability to safely and accurately use them.
2.8
Materials
and Supplies
(Integration of Core
Knowledge; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)
Students will know the names, properties, and appropriate use of
manufacturing materials (wood, plywood, plastic laminates, adhesives, etc.)
used in wood product manufacturing. They will identify manufacturing materials,
discuss their properties and appropriate use, and demonstrate ability to safely
use the materials to manufacture wood products.
2.9
Hardware
and Fasteners
(Integration of Core
Knowledge; Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)
Students will know the names and appropriate use of hardware and
fasteners (hinges, locks, screws, etc.) used in wood product manufacturing.
They will identify hardware and fasteners and demonstrate ability to use them
to manufacture wood products.
Instructional
Methods
a.
Lecture
b.
Discussion
c.
Demonstration
d.
“hands
on” use of equipment
Evaluation/
Grading
a.
Individual
projects
Students must complete a specified number of projects, one being a
piece of furniture of acceptable difficulty.
b.
Classroom
participation
Students are required to attend class on a regular basis
Students are expected to participate constructively in classroom
activities and projects.
Instructional
materials
a.
Basic
text: Wagner, Modern Woodworking Goodheart,
Wilcox
b.
Manipulatives: woodworking hand tools,
portable power tools, Stationary power tools