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Overarching Philosophy |
- What are the limitations and the possibilities when working with wood?
- How can I take my ideas and create them?
- How can I develop an ability to look deeper into the construction of a three-dimensional project in wood?
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- The content of the woodshop program includes an understanding of the nature and limitations of wood as a material, the ability to pre-conceptualize, and the important but evasive connection between form and function. Students will be taught to evaluate and understand texture, finish, and the cohesiveness of design
- Learning to choose the right kind of wood for a given job is as important as selecting the right tool
- A value of the shop program is that it teaches students the know-how to cope with the physical world and its many frailties. To be able and willing to fix things, invent new solutions, and take an active role in the mechanics of life is a real survival skill in a world of lessening resources
- Students are invited to blend the use of hands, minds and hearts to produce useful and aesthetically pleasing objects of wood. The manipulative skills gained in putting hand to tool provide an ever -increasing tool literacy. The art of problem-solving is a major focus of the program, including the diversity of approaches students can use to solve the same problem
- The attitudes and aesthetics one brings to a project are explored. Appreciation for differing styles and personal expression are valued
- Failures, as well as, successes help students to gain more skills and add to their repertoire of problem-solving skills
- Students are challenged to take on increasingly complex ideas as their skills develop
- Basic construction techniques, joinery, lamination, and fastening skills.
- Different characteristics of types of wood and the structure of the wood.
- Various ways wood can be joined together
- Collaboration is valued within the woodshop program. Students are encouraged to acts as teachers to each other, to share ideas or to work cooperatively on projects. In addition students are asked to be respectful of the shop environment and their peers. This would include caring for the tools, using the space wisely, using materials conservatively, and respecting the work of others
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- Conceptualize and draw a plan for a project
- Create a plan to put concept into action
- Anticipate needs and think ahead
- Break the project in parts so it can be accomplished over time
- Track and organize project components
- Gain skill in tool literacy
- Make a well thought out mental choice for tool selection
- Assess a tool's condition and adjustment needs
- Demonstrate knowledge of proper tool usage
- Select the best materials to create project
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Projects - Turned Plate on Lathe |
- What are the elements of design?
- What are the skills and techniques needed to create objects of wood?
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- How to use the lathe for faceplate
- Students will gain an awareness of the proper set -up of the lathe and use of turning tools
- Students are introduced to a variety of woods and ways to finish them
- How to finish their projects
- Students will be exposed to a variety of turned objects
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- Turn functional plates in softwood incorporating a variety of design features
- Sand and finish their work
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Assessment is based on:
- Appropriate and safe use of tools and shop environment
- Engagement
- Ownership and pride in work
- Seeking help
- Following directions
- Demonstrating initiative and curiosity
- Problem solving
- Showing perseverance
- Attitude and behavior
- Respect for and willingness to work with others
- Use of class time
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