Topic outline

  • General

    INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY 2 - Homkes
    • METALS (Textbook: "Modern Metalworking")
    • ELECTRICITY (Textbook: "Modern Residential Wiring")

  • Topic 1

    SAFETY TRAINING
    • Overview of all safety issues in shop
    • Instructor demonstrates all metal working tools in shop while students take notes on test form
    • All students take written safety test (5 pages)

    • Topic 2

      INTRODUCTION TO SHOP TOOLS
      • HAND TOOLS including: files, hacksaws, machinist's tools, etc.
      • PORTABLE POWER TOOLS including: hand drills, hand grinders, Saws-All
      • STATIONARY POWER TOOLS including: drill press, grinder, chop saw, MIG arc welder, stick arc welder, vertical mill, metal lathe, cut-off saw, hydraulic press, tubing bender
      • SHEET METAL TOOLS including: spot welder, brake press, shear, notcher, slip roll, etc.

      • Topic 3

        TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
        • Blueprint reading
        • Measurement

        • Topic 4

          SHEET METAL FABRICATION
          • Video: "Metal"
          • Build a toolbox from a blueprint using 26 gauge sheet metal
          • Basics of spot welding

          • Topic 5

            GENERAL METAL FABRICATION INCLUDING:
            • MIG WELDER - arc welding safety and methodology
            • ACETYLENE GAS WELDING
            • TUBING AND FLAT STOCK BENDING
            • MILLING AND DRILLING
            • THREADS AND FASTENERS
            Students are required to complete projects for each of the machines listed above.

            • Topic 6

              METALS PROJECT
              • Using skills learned in the units above design and build a substantial metals project

              • Topic 7

                METALS TEST - written

                • Topic 8

                  INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICITY
                  • Basic principles of electricity
                  • Terminology
                  • Videos: "Electrical Principles" and "Electrical Circuits"

                  • Topic 9

                    ELECTRICITY AND SAFETY
                    • Rules for safe use of electricity
                    • Two hazards: shock and fire
                    • Electricity and liability

                    • Topic 10

                      AN INTRODUCTION TO DIRECT CURRENT (DC)
                      • Build a small DC motor
                      • Sources of DC current

                      • Topic 11

                        AN INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC)
                        • What is AC and how is it different from DC?
                        • Video - "World of Giants"
                        • Single phase and 3 phase AC current
                        • Wire a 4'x4' "house" from a small distribution box
                        • 240v circuits
                        • Switch loops

                        • Topic 12

                          LAMP PROJECT

                          • Topic 13

                            ELECTRICITY TEST - written

                            • Topic 14

                              COURSE OBJECTIVES - at the end of this semester long class you will be able to:

                              METALWORKING

                              1. Demonstrate the safe use of all shop metal working equipment including a written safety test.
                              2. Identify the types of metal commonly used in industry and how they are processed.
                              3. Be able to use a simple blueprint and identify the parts of the blueprint.
                              4. Be comfortable with Standard and Metric measurement systems, terms and equipment.
                              5. Complete a significant sheet metal project by fabricating and spot welding a toolbox.
                              6. Demonstrate proper metal bending techniques for round, square, and flat stock.
                              7. Demonstrate the safe use of Drilling and Milling machines.
                              8. Demonstrate safe techniques for stick arc, MIG, and gas welding.
                              9. Be familiar with Standard and Metric threads and fasteners used in industry.
                              10. Complete a larger metals project by fabricating/welding something useful from steel.
                              11. Complete the academic part of the class by passing a written Metals test.
                              12. Have enough knowledge to consider a career as a machinist, welder, CNC lathe operator, sheetmetal fabricator and many others.

                              ELECTRICITY

                              1. Explain the basic principles of electricity including how it is generated.
                              2. Demonstrate how to be safe when using electricity and servicing electrical devices.
                              3. Explain Direct Current (DC) and how it is used.
                              4. Explain Alternating Current (AC) and how it is used.
                              5. Wire a five room simulated "house" including the distribution box.
                              6. Complete the academic part of the class by passing a written Electricity test.
                              7. Have enough knowledge to consider a career as an electrician or many types of electrical technicians.