Students participate in Metal 8 through a half-block 1-term rotation. The projects the students build are examples of Grade 9 Metal and Art Metal courses. I try to have a variety of projects so students can have a wide cross-section of experience to help them choose which course to take.
The course involves both group and individual work, and heavily emphasizes design and process. All projects involve both handtools and machines, and Shop Safety is highly stressed.
Students will have the opportunity to use the following tools and machines:
- Jewellry Saw
- Hand Files
- Buffing Wheel
- Whitney Punch
- Box & Pan Brake
- Hand Drill
- Pop Rivet Gun
- Milling Machine
- Machine Lathe
- Mr. Wellwood’s Medieval Chain Maker
- Various hand tools
Evaluation
- Practical Shop Work – 50%
- Theory Assignments and Quizzes – 50%
The Practical Shop Work Mark is based on productivity, work habits, safety and cleanup while working on assigned projects, or assigned labs. The student will fill out a Technical Activity Report of work completed at the end of each period which will be assessed a mark out of 5, per day. A variety of labs will be assigned.
All students are expected to treat others with respect.
Absences do not excuse assignments.
YOU are the motivational force behind your success in this course. Give me your commitment, I’ll give you my help.
Projects
Pendant
Pencil Case
Chain Hackey Sack
Mini Baseball Bat
OR Whistle
Coat Hook
