This site links to twenty-nine (29) safety tests for power tools. Some of the tools include: welders, saws, cutters, jointer, drill, grinder, plans, sander, router, drill press, welder, etc. Each tool's resource includes competencies, instructional materials and procedures, safety requirements. operating procedures, and a written test.

This lesson is set up as project based learning on how to measure metal.  Students will get first hand experience discovering foundational knowledge about tools that measure metal length width and thickness.  Then they will get to practice measuring objects and metal.  

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Students will work through a manufacturing work flow simulation by making paper airplanes to meet a quota within a specific time frame.  

In this set of lessons, students will learn key terminology associated with rafters and roofing systems. A PowerPoint will guide students through key terminology. Following this, there are 2 videos that will display the step off system and the speed square method of rafter layout. Students will follow along with the videos to complete these tasks. Finally, there is a rafter activity that can be used at the end of this set of lessons.

The purpose of the 1G destructive bend test is to assess the student's ability to create a structurally sound material.

The purpose of this lesson will be to strike an arc with a shielded metal arc welder.  Students will practice creating an arc.

This lesson will help students become more proficient at creating a weld bead in the flat position.

In this lesson, students will learn about the safety hazards associated with the small engines shop. Students will learn how to avoid those safety hazards to operate the safest learning environment.

Overview: In this class challenge, students will be put into teams of two. Each team will be given two sheet of paper, 12” of tape, two rulers, and a two pairs of scissors to construct a creative stand/structure that can hold as many textbooks as possible at least 2” off of the ground.

Introductory Woods projectScrap Wood projectScrap 2x4's 7"-10" depending on the template usedScrap 1x material (3/4 inch material)Vehicles can be stained or finished depending on the studnet's choice.

This unit will introduce students to measurement and using a drill press, bandsaw and scroll saw. Students will be designing and creating a triangle golf tee game as an intro to tool usage.

This unit will introduce students to trusses. Students will follow the Engineering Design Process to build a balsa wood truss that can be tested for efficiency.Prior to assinging this project, it is reccommended that you access the Design Process Lesson available through OER authored by Matt Bova and Devon Rupp.

This lesson is designed to familiarize new students with a bench grinder.  Students will learn the key PPE, parts, and then demonstrate how to use it. 

This lesson is designed to familiarize new students with an angle grinder.  Students will learn the key PPE, parts, and then demonstrate how to use it. 

This lesson is designed to familiarize new students with a piece of equipment they will use weekly if not daily in the welding lab.  Students will learn the key parts and features of a band saw  and finally demonstrate how to use it. 

In this set of lessons, students will learn key terminology associated with wall layout. Students will complete a series of activities including a worksheet, group work, a scaled wall layout, and an assessment.

In this set of lessons, students will be introduced to shop safety. The lessons focus on overall shop safety, how to prevent accidents and where important items in the shop are located. This lesson does not cover specific safety for material handling, equipment or tools as those will be covered later in the course.