Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

763 Section (Mechanical) will add depth to the major topics covered in Technical
Drawing I with emphasis placed on dimensioning and tolerances of machine
parts and mechanical assemblies.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
DESIGN ENGINEERING III / IV 764
Grades: 11, 12 Grouping: Heterogeneous
Prerequisites: Instructors Permission Technical Drawing I and II
Advanced study of technical drawing is for students who have completed two
years of drafting and wish to develop expertise in the field of either mechanical
or architectural design through guided practice and the completion of
challenging projects. Course objectives will be tailored to meet the interests and
career aspirations of the student.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY I 771
Grades; 9,10 Grouping: Heterogeneous
Prerequisite: None
With the ultimate focus on safety, traditional topics such as lumber, wood
processing, joinery, hand tool and machine operations will be taught along with
an emphasis on the dynamics of using and creating technology. The course
introduces the students to a variety of problem solving activities by using the
tools and materials commonly used in the woodworking industry.
Students will experience and integrate concepts of basic math and geometry, and
have better understanding of these fundamental concepts by creating and
building woodworking projects.
Semester course, 5 times per week, 2.5 credits
WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY II 777
Grades; 10-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous
Prerequisite: #771
This course encompasses all of the WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY I, course
#771. The course is designed to enhance coverage of traditional woodworking
techniques and best practices using new and updated state of the art equipment.
Students will understand and be introduced to “real world” experiences,
including: teamwork, group projects, advanced problem solving techniques,
mathematical concepts, & Engineering Design Process. Students will understand
and experience computer integration and its vital role to today’s trade. In
addition, using computer software, students will design & produce projects by
using a state of the art robotic CNC router.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
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