General Course Overview

  • Wood Technology 2 is an advanced-level course for students who want to continue their experiences  working with wood while learning about the manufacturing and fabricating industries. Through lectures, research, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and assessments, students will gain knowledge, skills, and abilities that will enable them to design and construct a usable and functional furniture project from wood.  Students will be exposed to computer aided manufacturing and machining, and are encouraged to integrate these 21st century skills into their project.

    * Note: Cost of materials is dependent on the project.

General Course Information

  • Course Number: 2500
    CTE Program and Course Code: 171000
    Grade Level: 9-12
    Duration: One Semester, One Class Hour per Day
    Credits Earned: .5
    Required Texts (provided): 

    • Modern Woodworking - Willis H. Wagner and Clois E. Kicklighter

Course Goals

  • Objectives: 

    • Demonstrate safe practices before working with shop equipment, passing all safety quizzes with 100% accuracy.

    • Demonstrate the principles of design and layout

    • Understand and apply the processes and procedures when designing and planning a project

    • Demonstrate appropriate housekeeping and recordkeeping in the lab

    • Manage time

    • Demonstrate an awareness of career opportunities in the manufacturing pathway 

    • Produce a project appropriate for individual skill level

    • Select the appropriate material for project completion

    • Demonstrate the correct procedure for cutting and shaping wood for project completion

    • Choose correct finishing procedures including sanding and applying finishes

    • List the resources, products, and opportunities related to the wood industry

    • Demonstrate appropriate 21st Century skills for successful classroom work experience – online course work, CAD drawings, CNC

    Topics Covered:                                                                                                    

    • General shop safety

    • Machine safety and use   - safety tests and demonstrations 

    • Measurement 

    • Project Planning (Creating and Reading Blueprints)        

    • Machine/Hand Tool Skills    

    • Types of Wood , Wood Products and their Properties 

    • Assembly methods -  glues/hardware

    • Finishing methods – sanding, paints, stains, clear coat

    • Project construction

    • Career research / outlook / planning / field trips

    Student Organizations
    Students in Woods Technology 2 will have the opportunity to participate in SkillsUSA. The goal of SkillsUSA is to build a student’s technical and leadership skills in a career area. Students who wish to participate will be able to compete at local and state events. The students will also be involved in service learning projects to better one’s community.

    For more info please visit - www.skillsusa.org

    College Credit Opportunities
    College credit can also be earned with pre-determined Articulation Agreements.  Students may qualify if they can perform specific tasks at an acceptable level, and  maintain a “B” or above grade in the course. 

    Visit the following website for specific articulated college courses – www.ctecreditmn.com

Skills Needed

    • Time Management

    • Problem solving

    • Critical thinking

    • Communication skills

    • Teamwork

    • Creativity

    • Innovation

    • Detail orientated