All resources in Nebraska Skilled and Technical Sciences

Small Engines Safety

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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.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Lesson Plan

Author: Ashton Bohling

Truss Design Brief

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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.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lecture

Authors: Devon Rupp, Matthew Bova

Dragster Design Brief

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During this design brief, students will learn how to design and construct dragsters. Students will learn how to use tools to  complete different processes while constructing their dragster. The project will conclude with a bracketed race to crown a dragster champion.Prior to assigning this project, it is recommended that you access the Design Process Lesson available through OER authored by Matt Bova and Devon Rupp. This resource is the second part of the Dragster Design Brief Unit. Please refer to the Dragster Design Brief Introduction before using this resource.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Devon Rupp, Matthew Bova

Stand and Be Counted

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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.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Devon Rupp, Matthew Bova

Know your CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization)

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Students will start their Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) year with activities that apply important career readiness skills, including teamwork, communication, leadership, creativity, and utilization of technology.  They will also begin to understand the connection between what they are learning in the classroom and their future career path through one (or more) CTSOs.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan

Author: Jan Osborn

Wooden Dish Carrier: Woods

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Intermediate level woodworking project. Uses approximetly 1 1/2 board feet of material. This project use a pneumatic nail gun and has movable handles which require measuring and aligning screw for them to open properly. Approximate dimensions: 16" X 11 1/2" X 2".

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Brandon Thoene

Chop Saw Safety

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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 purpose of a chop saw and then demonstrate how to use it. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: AnnaLisa Mosel

Using an Ellis Band Saw

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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. 

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Interactive

Author: AnnaLisa Mosel