WOODWORKING AND CARPENTRY I 9TH-12TH - Unit 1 Safety, Measurement, Wood Specs, and Characteristics

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Course overview for Woodworking and Carpentry I (grades 9-12) outlines how students study trees and how wood properties influence project design. The curriculum emphasizes safety with hand and power tools, correct tool handling, and the effective use of both types of equipment. Students design and build multiple wood projects such as candle holders, pens, and toolboxes, while learning SAE measurement, reading rulers and dimensioned drawings, identifying wood species, and applying shop procedures. Unit 1 focuses on measurement, wood characteristics, and core learning targets aligned to health, safety, and technical standards.

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Reading Time23 min

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Unit 1: Safety, Measurement, Wood Specs, and Characteristics

Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions

Unit Essential Learning Targets

Students Must Know and Students Must Be Able To

MO Carpentry Technical Standards (CTS)

WOODWORKING AND CARPENTRY I 9TH-12TH Approved by KSD Board of Education: May 19 , 2025 Course Description: Students will study trees and how the properties of the wood affect the design of a project. Students will design and construct several wood projects during the year, such as a candle holder, a pen, a toolbox, and more. A high emphasis is placed on safety around hand and power tools. Students will use a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines to construct their projects. Students are expected to pay for the wood that they use to construct the projects that they will take home. Grade Level: 9th-12th Grade (semester) Unit Scope and Sequence Unit 1: Safety, Measurement, Wood Species, and Characteristics Unit 2: Tools of the Trade Unit 3: Basic Woodworking Machinery Unit 4: Capstone Course Enduring Understandings: ● Safety is Essential: Proper use of tools, equipment, and safety procedures is critical to preventing accidents and maintaining a productive workshop ● Tool & Machine Proficiency: Mastery of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking machines is essential for shaping, joining, and finishing wood effectively. Course Essential Questions: ● What safety procedures must be followed when using woodworking tools and machinery? ● How do we properly use and maintain hand tools and power tools in woodworking? WOODWORKING AND CARPENTRY I 9TH-12TH Unit 1: Safety, Measurement, Wood Specs, and Characteristics In this unit, students will learn Standard American English measurement, general shop safety, and different types of wood species. | Unit Essential Learning Targets | | | --- | --- | | Enduring Understandings | Essential Questions | | ● SAE measurement(Proper measurement is critical for ensuring parts fit together correctly and projects meet design specifications) .
● General shop safety and procedures(Understanding and following shop safety protocols is essential for maintaining a safe and productive work environment) .
● Characteristics of wood species(The right wood selection based on its properties ensures durability, functionality, and aesthetic quality in projects) . | ● How do you prepare yourself to work in awoodshop?
● How do proper measuring techniques impact the success and accuracy of a project?
● How can being proactive about safety help prevent accidents and injuries in the shop?
● Why is it important to choose the right type of wood for a given task? | | Students must know: | Students must be able to: | | ● How to read a ruler
● How to add & subtract fractions
● General shop safety
● How to identify different species of wood | ● Measure objects
● Read dimensioned(technical) drawing sheets
● Prepare themselves to work in the shop with tools | WOODWORKING AND CARPENTRY I 9TH-12TH Unit 1: Safety, Measurement, Wood Specs, and Characteristics | MO Carpentry Technical Standards (CTS) | | --- | | Priority Standard: Health, Safety, and Leadership (CTS.1.0)
Supporting Standards:
● Maintain and use proper PPE (CTS.1.2) .
● Report hazards to your supervisor/instructor and other workers (CTS.1.3) .
● Recognize how to protect yourself and others from hazards associated with materials and material handling (CTS.1.4) .
● Recognize how to protect yourself and others from hazards associated with hand and power tools (CTS.1.5) .
● Demonstrate proper cleanup procedures while storing, cleaning, and maintaining tools, equipment, and supplies (CTS.1.9) . | | Priority Standard: Processing, Problem-Solving, & Layout (CTS.2.0)
Supporting Standards:
● Apply the appropriate mathematical calculations including formulas that determine area, volume, lineal, and square feet (CTS.2.6) . | | Priority Standard: Material and Fasteners (CTS.3.0)
Supporting Standards:
● Identify wood products and materials used in construction including OSB, plywood, and pressure-treated lumber (CTS.3.2)
● Identify common defects found in wood (CT

FAQs

What do students learn in Unit 1 about measurement and wood?

Students learn Standard American English (SAE) measurement, general shop safety, how to read a ruler, add and subtract fractions, and how different wood species’ characteristics affect project outcomes.

How does Unit 1 connect safety to student expectations?

Unit 1 stresses proactive safety practices in the woodshop, including proper use of PPE, recognizing hazards tied to materials and handling, and following procedures that prevent accidents and injuries.

What tools and skills are students expected to demonstrate by the end of Unit 1?

Students must be able to measure objects, read dimensioned (technical) drawing sheets, identify different species of wood, and prepare themselves to work in the shop with tools.

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