Home Essentials & Math Applications
PREREQUISITES: None
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This class will be the prerequisite to the Advanced Woods, Metal & Building Trades class. Students will learn and demonstrate applied mathematical skills in the day to day problems that arise in home ownership: decorating, do it yourself projects, and problem solving. This class with cover variety of 'how to fix' issues including: project planning, cost analysis, research, and restoration. Students will learn how to use tools safely and effectively while accomplishing projects. The use of computers and industrial technology will be introduced. Pinterest, Google, Etsy, and other DIY websites will be used. The class will cover shop and home safety skills, tools, and project design skills. The student will demonstrate proficiency in: angle measuring, fraction manipulation, one, two, three and four dimensional measuring, and cost analysis. The progress of students will be monitored so that they will begin with fundamentals and progress to higher skill levels as they exhibit proficiency.
LENGTH: 1 Trimester
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This class will be the prerequisite to the Advanced Woods, Metal & Building Trades class. Students will learn and demonstrate applied mathematical skills in the day to day problems that arise in home ownership: decorating, do it yourself projects, and problem solving. This class with cover variety of 'how to fix' issues including: project planning, cost analysis, research, and restoration. Students will learn how to use tools safely and effectively while accomplishing projects. The use of computers and industrial technology will be introduced. Pinterest, Google, Etsy, and other DIY websites will be used. The class will cover shop and home safety skills, tools, and project design skills. The student will demonstrate proficiency in: angle measuring, fraction manipulation, one, two, three and four dimensional measuring, and cost analysis. The progress of students will be monitored so that they will begin with fundamentals and progress to higher skill levels as they exhibit proficiency.