Basic Construction
Prerequisite: Completion of Woods 1 with a “C” or better.
Length: Semester (can be repeated for credit) Fee: $10 (includes safety glasses)
Description: This course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge gained in Woods 1. New machinery and procedures will be added to the student’s knowledge base and then practiced on shop projects. Students will learn about basic residential construction techniques with an emphasis on framing. Students may potentially work on a project of their choosing once course requirements are met. This is more likely for students repeating the course. Safety, relevant workplace skills, and attitudes are emphasized. This class is a prerequisite of Advanced Building Construction. (Viking House)
Safety: Review and retake the Safety Test. (100 questions, 90% to pass)
Basic Construction Safety Test (50 questions, 90% to pass)
Math: Measurement quiz. (50 questions)
Material Estimating Quiz (25 questions)
Reading: Carpentry, by Larry Haun (Chapters 1-3 Quiz, 50 questions)
(Repeat Students Chapters 4-6)
Writing: Students will write a coherent set of instructions as part of their first project. This paper is graded on Ideas/Content, Organization, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions. (20-points)
Production: Once work begins in the shop, students will earn up to 5 Production Points per day based on workplace habits and attitudes. Students will be assessed on their ability to be PROMPT and PREPARED, their adherence to SAFETY guidelines, the QUALITY of their work, and their demonstration of good WORK ETHIC.
Videos: “Framing Floors” with Larry Haun
“Framing Walls” with Larry Haun
“New Yankee Workshop” – Garden Shed
Projects:
1. Birdhouse Challenge – This is a “warm-up” project designed to strengthen student’s problem-solving skills. Based on their knowledge gained in Woods 1, students will build a copy of a designated birdhouse. The challenge is that they create their own shop drawing, measurements, and plan of procedure.
2. Scale Building Framing Project – With a partner, Students layout, label, and build a wall framing project. This requirement can be incorporated into a personal project such as a shed, playhouse, or dog house, or may be achieved by constructing a scale model.
3. Production Project – Students may choose to work on a project of their own with teacher approval if they first pay for the materials needed. Students also may choose to be assigned a contracted project at no extra cost. The goal is to increase the student’s skill and experience.