Warwick School District

Course Description

This course introduces the student to basic manufacturing and construction processes utilized by the metal industry. The technologies explored will include machining, foundry, welding, soldering, sheet metal, forging and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machinery. The environmental impact of the metals industry on society will be explored. Manufacturing and Construction in Metal Technology I will include the testing and processing of raw materials into finished products. Individual and industrial safety will be emphasized, concluding with a required laboratory safety improvement project.

Core Curriculum Content Standards

Sci & Tech - Technology and Engineering Education (2009-2012)

• Abilities for a Technological World

• GRADE 7

• Select and safely use appropriate tools, products and systems for specific tasks.(3.4.7.D2)

• GRADE 8

• Operate and maintain systems in order to achieve a given purpose.(3.4.8.D2)

• GRADE 10

• Refine a design by using prototypes and modeling to ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity of a final product.(3.4.10.D1)

Units

Unit #1 - Classifying Metals

Unit #2 - Understanding Drawings

Unit #3 - Safety Practices

Unit #4 - Measurement

Unit #5 - Layout Work

Unit #6 - Hand Tools

Unit #7 - Hand Threading

Unit #8 - Fasteners

Unit #9 - Sheet Metal

Unit #10 - Soldering and Brazing

Unit #11 - Sand Casting