Construction and Carpentry 10, 20, 30: Curriculum Guidelines

Module 6A: Introductory Wood Projects (Optional )

Suggested time: 25 - 50 hours
Level: Introductory
Prerequisites: Modules 1, 3, and 4

Module Overview

Students will complete a project or projects that can be produced using the tools they have learned to identify and use. Sample project plans appear in Appendix D. Note: The foundational objectives apply to parts 6A, 6B, and 6C .

Foundational Objectives

To use tools in a safe and productive manner while making a wood product.

To develop safe and knowledgeable use of portable power tools used in the construction industry.

To increase self-esteem from success with the equipment, materials, and techniques used.

To demonstrate knowledge of different building materials and their applications in the construction industry

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Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To measure and cut material as needed. (TL, NUM)

To take pride in the completed project. (PSVS)

Learning Objectives	Notes
6.1 To measure and cut material, lumber, and sheet goods. (NUM)	Students need to be familiar with imperial and metric measurements. Measure twice and cut once. (TL) Review the necessary math skills (perimeter, area, volume and circumference) from the Geometry-Measurement strand of the Mathematics curriculum grades 6-9, available at www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/math.html.
6.2 To use tools in a safe and productive manner.	Continually monitor student work habits. Ensure that students wear protective safety equipment when working in the shop.
6.3 To take pride in the completed project(s). (IL, PSVS)	Attention to details include: being square, checking proper size, fit and sanding, etc. before assembly is completed. See Module 9 for finishing details.
	Provide assistance as necessary to ensure a satisfactory product. Do not allow students to take an inferior product home. Work with the student to bring the work up to an acceptable standard. "It's only good enough if it's the best they can do!" Display student projects in school display cases whenever possible. Ask students to evaluate their project and state what they would change if they were to make the project again.

Module 6B: Intermediate Wood Projects (Optional)

Suggested time: 25 - 50 hours
Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Module 6A

Module Overview

Students will complete a project or projects that can be produced using the tools they have learned to identify and use. Sample project plans appear in Appendix D.

Learning Objectives	Notes
6.5 To measure lay out and to cut material. (NUM)	Use both metric and Imperial measurements. Measure twice and cut once.
6.6 To use tools in a safe and productive manner.	Continually monitor student work habits. Ensure that students wear protective safety equipment.
6.7 To assemble the project. (IL)	Check attention to detail such as being square, proper sanding, etc. before assembly.
6.8 To take pride in the completed project(s). (PSVS)	Provide assistance as necessary to ensure a satisfactory product. Do not allow students to take an inferior product home. Work with the student to bring the work up to an acceptable standard. "It's only good enough if it's the best they can do". Display student projects in school display cases whenever possible. Ask students to evaluate their project and describe how they could improve on their project if they were to make it again.

Module 6C: Advanced Wood Projects (Optional)

Suggested time: 25 - 50 hours
Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Module 6B

Module Overview

Students will complete a major project that can be produced using the tools they have learned to identify and use in Construction 10 and 20. Sample project plans appear in Appendix D.

Learning Objectives	Notes
6.9 To measure lay out and to cut material. (NUM)	Use both metric and Imperial measurements. Students should be able to prepare material and cutout lists for their project. Measure twice and cut once.
6.10 To use tools in a safe and productive manner.	Continually monitor student work habits. Reinforce the necessity for constant attention to safety.
6.11 To assemble the project. (IL)	Provide assistance as necessary to insure a satisfactory product. Do not allow students to take an inferior product home. Work with them to bring the work up to an acceptable standard.
6.12 To take pride in the completed project(s). (PSVS)	Display student projects in school display cases whenever possible. Ask students to evaluate their project and prepare a project plan that includes a write-up detailing how they could improve on their project if they were to make it again. (CCT)

Module 7: Concrete, Components, and Mixing (Core)

Suggested time: 5 - 10 hours
Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Module Overview

Students will learn how to mix concrete, make forms, and finish the concrete.

Foundational Objectives

To demonstrate knowledge of different building materials and their applications in the construction industry.

To be knowledgeable of the basic construction concepts and technologies.

To develop skills in the use of equipment and materials common to the construction industry.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use industry-related terms when discussing concrete. (COM)

To take pride in the completed project. (PSVS)

Learning Objectives	Notes
7.1 To describe how concrete is made.	Discuss how to handle cement safely to avoid breathing cement dust. Proper lifting techniques should be demonstrated to avoid back injury. Discuss how Portland and other types of cement are manufactured. The Internet may provide additional resource sites.
7.2 To measure and mix materials to produce concrete.	Discuss the effects that ratios, additives, types of cements, sand, aggregate size, pit run gravel, colourants, and water quality can have on the finished product. Concrete can be mixed in a wheelbarrow, box, or "cement mixer". Discuss the advantages of ordering concrete from a concrete batch plant vs. mixing your own.
7.3 To build forms to contain concrete.	If a project in the community is unavailable for demonstration, students can build forms on the school property to complete small projects such as patio blocks. Forms can be bought or made to produce items such as benches, paving stones, and walk-way forms. Entrepreneurial opportunities may be investigated related to this activity.
7.4 To describe concrete specifications.	Discuss concrete specifications and testing such as slump tests, core samples, etc. Discuss the use of re-bar and other methods, including chemical additives used to increase the strength of concrete.
7.5 To finish the concrete project.	Demonstrate mixing, slump testing, placing, and finishing concrete with hand tools. Discuss mechanical methods of placing concrete. Discuss the application of sealing products and their advantages. It is recommended that students visit a community project where concrete is being placed and finished, if possible.

Module 8: Fasteners and Adhesives (Core)

Suggested time: 2 - 6 hours
Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: Module 1

Module Overview

Students will learn about nails, wood screws, adhesives, nailing gussets, hollow and solid wall fasteners, connector plates, and joist hangers.

Foundational Objectives

To develop skills in the use of equipment and materials common to the construction industry.

To demonstrate knowledge of different building materials and their applications in the construction industry.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use industry-related terms when discussing joining material. (COM)

To use adhesives and fasteners for the correct application. (CCT)

Learning Objectives	Notes
8.1 To choose nails appropriate to intended use. (CCT)	Show students a wide range of nails including: spiral, coated finishing, roofing, flooring, siding, staples, etc. Discuss how to choose the proper nail for a given application . Discuss setting finishing nails and filling the resulting hole.
8.2 To select and use wood screws. Screws are also defined by the type of tool used to drive them; e.g., Robertson, Philips, etc. (COM)	Discuss the colour coding of the handles of screwdrivers. Discuss the various types of metal used for screws and the reasons for the different types. (CCT ) Demonstrate drilling guide holes and countersinking screws using high speed drills and combination bits.
8.3 To choose an adhesive for an application involving joining wood.	Discuss glue staining, strength, drying time, clamping, exterior, marine applications, etc . Review safety concerns with some types of rapid setting adhesives.
8.4 To be knowledgeable about the use of gussets, nailing plates, and joist hangers. Demonstrate the use of gussets, nailing plates, and joist or rafter hangers as well as truss rafters.	Explain that building codes specify the length and numbers of nails required. Use an example from a building code book for a reference .