Milaca Independent School District
Exploring Construction Curriculum Map
Curriculum Team: | Textbook Series/Other: Exploring Construction | Course Name: Exploring Construction | Grade Level: 10-12 |
Month | Standard | Benchmark with Four-Digit Code | Level 2 and 3 Essential Questions/Statements | Assessment | Curricular Materials |
Sept | Design world 20. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies. | What is Floor assembly? | Investigate what types of floor systems are used? | - Safety test - Safety equipment - Estimates - Codes - Blueprint reading | -2x4 -4x8 sheathing -joist -skids |
Oct. | Design world 20. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies. | What is Wall assembly? | Investigate types of wall systems used in construction? | Checking for - 16oc -nail pattern -assembly of the wall | -level -hammer -2x4 -wall sheathing -miter saw -speed square -chalk line |
Nov. | Design world 20. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies. | What is Roof assembly? -Truss production -Truss assembly -Truss components Upper cord Bottom cord W support King post | Analyze what types of systems are used in construction? | Check for -24oc -nail pattern -roof layout -roof assembly | -level -hammer -2x4 -roof sheathing -miter saw -speed square -chalk line -framing square -shingle cutter -2x4 truss material |
Dec | Design world 20. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies. | What types of roof covering? -shingles/asphalt -steel -rubber | Show what are the roof applications used for? | Checking for -shingle layout -offset -nailing pattern | -hammer -nails -chaulk line -starters -shingles |
Jan | Design world 20. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies. | What is trim and door assembly? | How is the trim applied? Apply concepts of how a door is installed? | Checking for -trim alignment. -reveal Door placement -square -straight -plum | -drill -screws -1x6 -1x4 -overhead doors -level -hand tools |
Feb- Mar | Design world 20. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies. | What is Fish house assembly? What is door and window application? | Analyze... What is framing? What is rough opening? What is insulation? What is tyvek? | Checking for -Framing techniques -spacing -insulation -tyvek | -hammer tacker -hammer - nails -screws -drills -2x3 |
April | Design world 20. Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies. | What is wiring process? | Prove what is an outlet,switch, 3 way, series, parallel? | Checking for wiring components. -Layout -box height -wire size -switch -receptical | -wire strippers -hammer -staples -14-2 wire -breakers -switches -outlets |
May | Students will develop an understanding of and be able to select and use construction technologies. | What is siding process? | Compare/contrast types of siding is available? -vinyl -harder broad -smart lap -stone -brick -steel | Siding exercise. | Material for siding application. -hammer -nail -chalk line -clauk -tape measure |