100 10209
120 Construction Technology (GEN) 713
130 Unit 3.  Projects
140 10 weeks
150 9-12
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170 2
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210 09.0 Technology Education
211 3.9.2
212 3.9.3
213 3.9.4
214 3.9.5
215 4.9.1
216 4.9.3
220 09.0 Technology Education
221 3.5.9
222 5.0.5
223 6.0.4
224 7.5.7
225 8.5.6
226 8.9.5
230 09.0 Technology Education
231 8.9.5
232 8.9.6
233 8.9.8
234 8.9.7
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240 07.0 Science
241 1.0.8
242 14.5.10
243 14.9.8
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250 05.0 Mathematics
251 2.9.1
252 1.5.1
253 2.9.3
254 3.9.2
255 5.0.2
256 5.9.3
300 1. What information is needed from the customer to determine the customer's needs for each project?
300 2. What information is needed to make a complete materials list for the project?
300 3. What information is needed to determine a cost estimate?
300 4. What are the best construction methods used for the project?
300 5. How can the construction details be shown in a drawing to best communicate the plan?
300 6. What is the best way to cut the materials for least waste?
300 7. How can the finished project have the best professional-looking appearance?
300 
400 LIST OF TYPICAL PROJECTS
400 Projects vary each semester, depending on the needs of customers.  
400 This is a list of the types of projects in a typical semester.
400 
400 Wooden footbridge
400 Yard-size lighthouse
400 Wishing well
400 Bookcase
400 Picnic table
400 Workbench
400 Lawn furniture
400 Wooden steps
400 Computer stand
400 Birdhouses/birdfeeders
400 Bed frame
400 
400 
500 Students in Building Construction will develop the ability to:
500 -- Determine the customer's needs for the project,
500 -- Estimate the materials needed to construct the project,
500 -- Estimate the cost of the project,
500 -- Determine the best construction methods for the project,
500 -- Draw the plans for the project,
500 -- Determine the best methods for cutting materials for least waste,
500 -- Construct the project to have a professional-looking appearance.
500 
600 All students will:
600 -- Estimate the materials needed to construct the project,
600 -- Estimate the cost of the project,
600 -- Draw the plans for the project,
600 -- Determine the best methods for cutting materials for least waste,
600 -- Construct the project to have a professional-looking appearance.
600 
700 Effort/attitude/participation = 50% of grade
700 Assessed daily, recorded as a weekly grade
700 
700 Assigned Drawing Projects = 50% of grade
700 Assessed for quality of workmanship 
700 
700 Estimated materials list will be compared to the actual materials used.
700 Estimated cost will be compared to actual cost.
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840 Typically, there is more than one project in progress at a time.  Some students will work on a shed project, while others will work on the misc. projects.  By the end of the semester, all students should have a variety of experiences.