Updated: 12/11/2009

Resources:

Teachers:

• Mike Mederos - Tulare
• Jake Dunn – Pitman, Turlock
• Ryan Patterson - Ripon
• Search for Ag Mechanics Teachers

Texts:

• Agriculture Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications – 6th Edition, Ray Herren; Thompson-Delmar Learning
• Modern Agricultural Mechanics -- Burke, Stanley R., & Wakeman, T. J. (1990).  (2nd ed.). Danville, IL: Interstate Publishers.

Web Sites:

• Power Tool Institute (Safety Videos and sheets.  Teacher packet available. )

• Swanson Tools (Rafter Layout)

• APA - The Engineered Wood Association (Good reference materials)

• American Wood Council Educational Resources

• Simpson Strong-Tie (Videos on tie applications)

• YouTube - Modern Marvels - Logging Tech (1 of 5) (worksheet)

Curriculum:

2400, 2401, 2402, 2403, 2404, 2405, 2449

Methods:

• Read the Woodworking/Construction units in the text book(s) you are using.
• Go to a local lumber yard and gather a selection of wood samples (bother lumber and manufactured products) to use as props while teaching this unit.   Get a selection of common fasteners used for woodworking.
• Collect sample projects to use as examples.
• Be sure you are comfortable performing any of the skills you will be demonstrating to your class.  IMPORTANT:  Many woodworking power tools can be dangerous if not properly setup and used.
• Use your shop, surrounding buildings, and wood products to view different aspects of woodworking.

Standards:

B1.0 Students understand personal and group safety:

B1.1 Practice the rules for personal and group safety while working in an agricultural mechanics environment.

B1.2 Know the relationship between accepted shop management procedures and a safe working environment.

B2.0 Students understand the principles of basic woodworking:

B2.1 Know how to identify common wood products, lumber types, and sizes.

B2.2 Know how to calculate board feet, lumber volume, and square feet.

B2.3 Know how to identify, select, and implement basic fastening systems.

B2.4 Complete a woodworking project, including interpreting a plan, developing a bill of materials and cutting list, selecting materials, shaping, joining, and finishing.

4.0 Technology

Students know how to use contemporary and emerging technological resources in diverse and changing personal, community, and workplace environments:

4.1 Understand past, present, and future technological advances as they relate to a chosen pathway.

4.6 Differentiate among, select, and apply appropriate tools and technology.

5.0 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Students understand how to create alternative solutions by using critical and creative thinking skills, such as logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving techniques:

5.1 Apply appropriate problem-solving strategies and critical thinking skills to work-related issues and tasks.

5.3 Use critical thinking skills to make informed decisions and solve problems.

6.0 Health and Safety

Students understand health and safety policies, procedures, regulations, and practices, including the use of equipment and handling of hazardous materials:

6.2 Understand critical elements of health and safety practices related to storing, cleaning, and maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies.

6.4 Maintain safe and healthful working conditions.

6.5 Use tools and machines safely and appropriately.

6.6 Know how to both prevent and respond to accidents in the agricultural industry.

7.0 Responsibility and Flexibility

Students know the behaviors associated with the demonstration of responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace, and community settings:

7.1 Understand the qualities and behaviors that constitute a positive and professional work demeanor.

7.2 Understand the importance of accountability and responsibility in fulfilling personal, community, and workplace roles.

7.3 Understand the need to adapt to varied roles and responsibilities.

7.4 Understand that individual actions can affect the larger community.

7.5 Understand the importance of time management to fulfill responsibilities.

7.6 Know how to apply high-quality craftsmanship to a product or presentation and continually refine and perfect it.

8.0 Ethics and Legal Responsibilities

Students understand professional, ethical, and legal behavior consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational norms:
8.1 Know the major local, district, state, and federal regulatory agencies and entities that affect the industry and how they enforce laws and regulations.

8.2 Understand the concept and application of ethical and legal behavior consistent with workplace standards.

8.3 Understand the role of personal integrity and ethical behavior in the workplace.

8.4 Understand how to access, analyze, and implement quality assurance information.

9.0 Leadership and Teamwork

Students understand effective leadership styles, key concepts of group dynamics, team and individual decision making, the benefits of workforce diversity, and conflict resolution:

9.1 Understand the characteristics and benefits of teamwork, leadership, and citizenship in the school, community, and workplace settings.

9.3 Understand how to organize and structure work individually and in teams for effective performance and the attainment of goals.

9.4 Know multiple approaches to conflict resolution and their appropriateness for a variety of situations in the workplace.

9.5 Understand how to interact with others in ways that demonstrate respect for individual and cultural differences and for the attitudes and feelings of others.

10.0 Technical Knowledge and Skills

10.4 Maintain and troubleshoot equipment used in the agricultural industry.

Unit Topics:

1. Introduction
   1. Unit Goal: Students will understand the fundamentals of woodworking and demonstrate applied skills through project construction.
2. Safety (Rules-Word) (Safety Test)
3. Terminology
   1. Teacher Reference
   2.  Student Reference
4. Selecting, Cutting and Shaping Wood
   1. Topic Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
      1. Pass a safety test and demonstrate proper use of woodworking tools and equipment.
      2. Select kinds, grades, and quantity of lumber for a given task.
      3. Identify and demonstrate the uses of ten different woodworking hand tools.
      4. Measure and mark wood for cutting and drilling.
      5. Operate power tools correctly and safely, replacing blades and making adjustments as necessary.
   2. Topic Presentation (Teacher Notes – Word) (Student Outline-Word) (PPT)
5. V. Fastening Wood
   1. Topic Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
      1. Cut and assemble wood parts.
      2. Identify different types of wood fasteners
      3. Properly join pieces of wood to assemble projects
      4. Select and use appropriate tools to complete each project.
      5. Know the basic joints used in woodworking and demonstrate the application of two.
   2. Topic Presentation (Teacher Notes – Word) (Student Outline) (PPT)
6. VI. Finishing Wood
   1. Topic Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
      1. Properly choose types of finishes for each job
      2. Select and properly choose appropriate tools to complete the job
   2. B. Topic Presentation (Teacher Notes – Word) (Student Outline) (PPT)

Worksheet

• Woodworking Bill of Materials

Unit Assessment

• Woodworking Final Project (Instructions-CAD) (Instructions-PDF)
• Woodworking Unit Test (Word)

Skill Assignments / Projects

• Stepstool Project (Instructions-PDF)
• Bookend Project (Instructions-CAD) (Instructions-PDF)
• Swedish Bookend Project (Instructions-Word)
  • Layout (Instructions-CAD) (Instructions-PDF)
  • Plans (Instructions-CAD) (Instructions-PDF)
• Planter Box Project (Word) (PDF)

California Ag Mechanics Curriculum Project