Course Description:

Metal/Power One is a course designed to expand the knowledge and experience base for the student interested in the metal material area of industry. The student will spend the entire year in the metal/power lab. The student will select one of two projects, which will expand and test their ability. Project material costs are the responsibility of the student..

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. The goal of this skill is for the students to be able to assess their own work. At the beginning of the course the teacher will be more willing to help the student identify problems. However, it is the goal of the teacher to have the students learn how to become independent in solving their own problems. The teacher will ask questions to lead the student to his/her own conclusion. At the end of the course the students ability to problem solve will be assessed through the assessment of their The students will demonstrate their knowledge of how to read a micrometer through a hands-on quiz. Students will also prove their mastering of the micrometer by using it to complete the lathe project. In this project they will use the micrometer collars on the lathe in conjunction with the micrometer to turn their project to within .001 inch project. Daily assessment will also take place through the daily log in which work is logged and evaluated.
2. Students, along with the help and advice of the teacher, will learn how to assess the failure of tooling, equipment and projects as issues arise during the course. Students project will be assessed at the end of the course. The assessment will reflect how well the student resolved failure issues. Students will demonstrate this knowledge by choosing correct materials for the various projects. The will also demonstrate this knowledge by understanding how metal properties effect how they work their metal piece into a project.
3. Students’ projects will be assessed at the end of the course. The assess will be based partly on how accurate students’ projects are to the scale drawings. Measurements will be made to check accuracy of the student’s project.
4. Students will receive formative assessed throughout the course according to their decisions about how they choose to work a piece of material, how they choose material, or handle tooling.
5. Final project will be assessed on how well the student used the lathe to produce their project. Students will have to pass a safety test on the lathe.
6. Final project will be assessed on how well the student used the mill to produce their project. Students will have to pass a safety test on the mill Students will do an indexing assignment, which will be assessed on accuracy.
7. Final project will be assessed on the quality. This is a direct reflection on how well the student used the fabrication equipment in the lab to produce their project. Students will have to pass a safety test on all fabrication equipment Students will do a mig welding assignment, which will be assessed on quality of welds.
8. Final project will be assessed on the quality. This is a direct reflection on how well the student used the heating and bending equipment in the lab to produce their project. Students will have to pass a safety test on all dangerous equipment.
9. Final project will be assessed on the quality. This is a direct reflection on how well the student used the foundry equipment in the lab to produce their project. Students will have to pass a safety test on the furnace and bandsaw.
10. Final project will be assessed on the thread quality.
11. Final project will be assessed on the quality of the finish. Students will have to pass a safety test on the belt sander, disc sander and buffer.
12. Final project will be assessed on its quality. Measurements will be made and compared to plans to assess quality

Grading Procedures:                         

A = 93-100            B = 85-92        C = 77-84        D = 70-76        F = Below 70                          

Grading Procedure Percentage Breakdown:           

Students will be graded on classroom behavior, participation, homework, classwork, activities, projects, quizzes and tests.  Percentage grades will be assigned based on each student’s accumulated points compared to the total available points.

**Students will be required to clean the Metals Lab daily with 10 minutes remaining in class.

Late Work:                

Late work is generally accepted with a one-time 10% reduction in credit (unless prior arrangements were made) until the end of the marking period in which the assignment was given.

Classroom Expectations:

1. Please come prepared for class each day:
   • Each student should have a 1” (minimum) three ring binder dedicated to this class to hold and organize class notes and work
   • Bring a ball point pen (black or blue) and pencil to class every day. We will be writing and/or sketching every day.
   • Homework will be assigned periodically and will be checked and graded for completion which includes showing all of your work.
   • Safety glasses on at all times. (You will need to bring in your own safety glasses)
   • Dress for class
   • NO horseplay
   • Obey all safety rules
   • No one in storage area
2. Please come to class on time. All unexcused tardiness will be reported to the office in accordance with NHS policy.
3. Classroom interruptions will not be tolerated. We’re all here to learn and work together to reach our course objectives.
4. Cell phone use will generally not be allowed in the classroom. I will specifically let you know if there are times when they may be used.  Violations will be handled in accordance with NHS policy.
5. Eating is not allowed in my classroom. A clear, colorless water bottle is allowed in accordance with NHS policy.
6. Classes are short and time is precious. Any work time given in class is understood to be for IED work.
7. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to make up any missed work. Check with a classmate. You will have as many days as you missed to make up work per school policy.
8. If you need help, please ask. I am generally available before and after school.  We may also be able to find time during the school day.  If you are making an honest effort, I will do my best to help you succeed.