Introduction
         Welcome to Industrial Technology at the Middle School level where book knowledge
leads to true performance based activities.  The class will be divided into units of study, which
are all valuable to the overall process.  Written research of units, practical experience within the
shop, and student cooperation will determine the grade in the class.  All class assignments and
the parent permission form on the last page of this document must be turned in before the
student will be allowed to work in the shop.
         Shop safety will be stressed throughout the course.  Safe work habits are a must in the
Middle School shop.  A list of safety rules will be distributed to each student.  All students will
pass a safety test with 100%  correct.

Attendance Policy
         Attendance is very; very important in this class, many of the activities that might be
missed cannot be made up because of the nature of the material.  Time will be provided after
school for students who must be absent or get behind.  Make-up work is the responsibility of
the student and should be obtained and turned in within one week of returning to school.
         Students should be on time to class, this means in the door before it shuts and in their
seat, students who cannot make it to class on time will be counted late.

Behavior
 Students should bring the following to class every day--
     Pencil, Paper, Agenda and a willingness to learn.
    Students should not borrow or steal from others.
    Students should be polite and talk one at a time, not interrupting anyone in the classroom..
    Students should do their own work; they may help others
     but should not do or allow others to do their work.
    Students must help if involved in a group assignment.

Tests
     There will be five tests as follows:
                       Safety, Chapter 1,2 and measuring, Plastics, Quarter, Semester
 

Materials
 All students will need the following items:One folder (to be kept in the classroom),
notebook paper, graph paper (4 square to the inch), pencilsand an extra eraser,closed toe shoes during shop times..
 
 
 

Objectives
  The students will be able to :

1.  Learn safe work habits and precautions necessary in a shop area.

2.  Identify the major steps in product design and manufacturing.

3.  Recognize the importance of accurate communication through drawings.

4.  Recognize and describe hand tools, portable power tools and machines used in the
     manufacturing of leather, plastics and wood projects.

5.  Demonstrate an understanding of graphic communications systems through sketching
     and computer activities.

6.  Develop basic skills and knowledge necessary to create, transmit and receive graphic
     messages.

7.  Evaluate usefulness and quality of a product before, during and after construction.

8.  Develop skills which may be useful in making vocational choices.
 

Books

Experience Technology -- Second Edition, Gallo, Soman & Swernofsky Communication,
         Production, Transportation & Biotechnology

Living With Technology --Second Edition,  Hacker & Barden, Delmar Publishing Inc.

Orthographic Projection Simplified -- Bennett & McKnight (5th Edition)

Grading

 The grade for the course will be determined as follows:

 A. Written assignments 25%
 B.  Examinations  25%
 C.  Leather projects  10%
 D.  Plastic projects  10%
 E.  Wood projects  10%
 F.  Drawing projects  20%

 (The grading scale is printed in the student handbook. Students who do not make a
     satisfactory grade in this class will not advance to Industrial Technology II)
 
 
 

Course  Outline

 Unit                                                                                        Time
 A.  History of Technology/Measuring-------------------------6 days
       1.  Measuring Tools
       2.  Measuring accuracy
       3.  What is technology?
       4.  Three major eras.
       5.  Types of technology

 B.  Safety Practices-------------------------------------------5 days
      1.  Hand tool and machine safety
      2.  Safety attitude

 C.  Leather Technolog---------------------------------------18 days
       1.  Tanning process
       2.  Tools
       3.  Project planning
       4.  Safety rules
       5.  Product quality

 D.  Plastics Technology---------------------------------------18 days
       1.  History of plastics
       2.  Hand tools and machines
       3.  Manufacturing processes
       4.  Project planning
       5.  Safety rules
       6.  Product quality

 E.  Drawing Technology---------------------------------------18 days
       1.  Three view drawing
       2.  CAD (computer aided design) system
       3.  Isometric drawing
       4.  Drawing accuracy

 F.  Wood Technology-----------------------------------------15 days
       1.  Hand tools and machines
       2.  Project planning
                  3.  Safety rules
                  4.  Product quality

 G.  Tests and administrative activities---------------------------5 days
 
 
 
 
 
 

Paying for materials
         Individual accounts for project materials will need to be paid into before we begin
projects.   Students who have not paid into accounts before the deadline may be placed in another course at the descretion of school personel.  We will work as hard as possible to keep this cost down.  I hope this initial paymentwill cover all materials used.  Students will be notified if more charges are incurred or refunds are forthcoming periodically during the semester. Cost for lost or damaged items may also be theresponsibility of the student/parent.  You will be notified of these charges by a note if they are more than $5.00.  If you wish to know the cost of a project or the current status of your child’saccount or grade at anytime please send a note with your child, e-mail me or call at        742-2588 ext. 213.

Summary
         In summary it is my hope that useful projects and activities that the student will
participate in will help them better understand how technology touches our lives.  This semester
some changes will be made to help students stay on track.  Please check agendas weekly for
activities that they are participating in.   Some types of projects will be required.   Project ideas
will also be available in books, folders, and may be developed by the student.  Please sign below
and return as soon as possible.

       Mr. Compton
       Industrial Technology
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           (Cut at the dotted line above and return the bottom section.  Keep th rest for your records.)
 

 I ________________________ have read the above information and give my
           (Parent’s  Signature)
                     permission for _____________________________
                                                        (Student’s name)
to participate in activities in the Industrial Technology Lab.  I understand that the $25.00 deposit
that I am also may not cover all materials, but is based on the typical cost of students from past
semesters.  If sending a check make them payable to Willard Middle School.

 I am sending my child’s account deposit:  (check one)

  _____ in one $25.00 payment which is enclosed
 ______ in two payments one $15.00 payment enclosed and one payment of
                         $10.00 due at the beginning of the next quarter.

The follow may be filled in for confidential communication of your child’s progress--
 

 Phone number  ___________________________ .

 E-mail address  ___________________________ .

 Pager Number   ___________________________ .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Industrial Technology II

               Instructor:    Mr. Compton
                Room:    100
                Conference Hour:   11:48-12:36pm
                Telephone:  742-2588 Ext. 213
                E-mail:   lcompton@willard.k12.mo.us
 

Introduction
     Industrial Technology II at the Middle School level is designed to be a continuation of
the skills and book knowledge learned in Industrial Technology I.  The class will be divided into
units of study, where students will rotate through different areas and may require a partner to
complete the assignment.  Written research of units, practical experience within the shop, and
student cooperation will determine the grade in the class.  All class assignments and the parent
permission form on the last page of this document must be turned in before the student will be
allowed to work in the shop.
 Shop safety will be stressed throughout the course.  Safe work habits are a must in the
Middle School shop.  A list of safety rules will be distributed to each student.  All students will
pass a safety test with 100% correct and complete a safety video.

Attendance Policy
     Attendance is very; very important in this class, many of the activities that might be
missed cannot be made up because of the nature of the material.  Time will be provided after
school for students who must be absent or get behind.  Make-up work is the responsibility of
the student and should be obtained and turned in within one week of return
(check the web site when absent to keep up with missed assignments).
     Students should be on time to class, this means in the door before it shuts and in their
seat, students who cannot make it to class on time will be counted late.

Behavior
     Students should bring the following to class every day-- Pencil, Paper, Agenda and a
willingness to learn.  Students should not borrow or steal from others.  Students should be polite
and talk one at a time, not interrupting anyone in the classroom.  Students should do their own
work; they may help others but should not do or allow others to do their work.  They must help if
involved in a group assignment.

Tests
     There will be three tests as follows:
    Safety, Quarter and Semester

Materials
 All students will need the following items: One folder,notebook paper, and a pencil..
Closed toe shoes will also be required during shop days.
 
 

Objectives

  The students will be able to :

1. Develop problem solving skills used in industry and for private use..

2.  Accurately measure using standard and metric units.

3.  Recognize the importance of accurate communications through drafting media.

4.  Recognize and describe hand tools, portable power tools and machines used in the
     manufacturing of metal, electrical, wood products,planes, rockets, robotics and video
     production.

5.  Identify the major steps in product design and manufacturing.

6.  Evaluate usefulness and quality of a product before, during and after construction.

7.  Develop skills, which may be useful in making vocational choices.

8.  Learn safe work habits and precautions necessary in a shop environment.

9.  Develop skills of programming through different media such as a simple robot and an
     engraving machine to perform a task similar to that used in an industrial setting.

Books

Experience Technology -- Second Edition,  Gallo, Soman & Swernofsky Communication,
         Production, Transportation & Biotechnology

Experience Technology -- Second Edition,  Harms, Kroon & Weigel
         Manufacturing & Construction

Grading

 The grade for the course will be determined as follows:

 A.  Written assignments              25%
 B.  Examinations                        25%
 C.  Wood projects                     20%
 D.  Automated systems                6%
 E.  Metal projects                      6%
 F.  Bridge building                       5%
 G.  Electricity project                   2%
 H.  Rockets and Planes                8%
 I.   Video                                    3%
 The grading scale is printed in the student handbook.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Course Outline
Unit----------------------------------------- Time
 A.  Safety Practices-------------------------3 days
       1.  Hand tool and power tool safety
       2.  Safety video                                    3 days

 B.  Measuring-------------------------------On going
       1.  Measuring tool and accuracy

 C.  Wood Technology-----------------------35 days
        1. Types of trees
        2.  Hand tools and machines
        3.  Project planning
        4.  Board feet and Square feet
        5.  Product quality

 D.  Power and Transportation Technology----13 days
         1.  Engine operation
         2.  Parts and function of engine
         3.  Fuel system

 E.  Metal Technology------------------------5 days
         1.  Hand tools, bench tools and machines
         2.  Layout and project planning
         3.  Product quality

 F.  Electricity Technology--------------------8 days
         1.  Electric circuits
         2.  Electrical measurement
         3.  Hand tools and machines
         4.  Project planning
         5.  Product quality

 G.  Bridge Designs---------------------------8 days

 H.  Automated systems-----------------------2 days
         1.  Robotics
       a.  Robotic systems
       b.  Industrial applications
       c.  Simple programming
          2.  Engraving---------------------------1-2 days
       a.  Graphics setup
       b.  Simple milling

 I.  Tests and administrative activities-----------4 days
 
 
 
 

 Paying for materials
 Individual accounts for project materials will need to be paid into before we begin
projects.  Students who have not paid into accounts before the deadline may be placed in another course at the descretion of the school personel.  We will work as hard as possible to keep this cost down.  I hope this initial payment will cover all materials used.  Students will be notified if more charges are incurred or refundsare forthcoming periodically during the semester. Cost for lost or damaged items may also be the responsibility of the student/parent.  You will be notified of these charges by a note if they are more than $5.00.  If you wish to know the cost of a project or the current status of your child’saccount at anytime please send a note with your child, e-mail me or call at         742-2588 ext. 213.

Summary
 In summary it is my hope that useful projects and activities that the student will
participate in will help them better understand how technology touches our lives.  This semester
some changes will be made to help students stay on track.  Please check agendas weekly for
activities that they are participating in.   Some types of projects will be required.   Project ideas
will also be available in books, folders, and may be developed by the student.  Please sign below
and return as soon as possible.

       Mr. Compton
       Industrial Technology
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
               (Cut at the dotted line above and return the bottom section.  Keep th rest for your records.)

 I ________________________ have read the above information and give my
           (Parent’s  Signature)

     permission for _____________________________
                                        (Student’s name)
to participate in activities in the Industrial Technology Lab.  I understand that the $35.00 deposit
that I am also may not cover all materials, but is based on the typical cost of students from past
semesters.  If sending a check make them payable to Willard Middle School.

 I am sending my child’s account deposit:  (check one)

 _____    in one $35.00 payment which is enc losed
 ______ in two payments one $20.00 payment enc losed and one payment of $15.00
              due at the beginning of the next quarter.

The follow may be filled in for confidential communication of your child’s progress--
 

 Phone number  _______________ .

 E-mail address  _______________ .

 Pager Number   _______________ .