BAA Course: First Nations Technology 12

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1 BAA Course: First Nations Technology 12 District Name: Cowichan Valley District Number: 79 Developed by: Roderick Beaton Date Developed: November 17, 2004 Schools Names: Cowichan Secondary School, Frances Kelsey Secondary, Chemainus Secondary, Lake Cowichan Secondary, CVOLC, Adult Education Principal s Name: Mr. P. Duncan, Mr. A. MacLeod, Mr. G. Foster, Mr. J. Baker, Ms. M. Sandford, Ms. M. Davis, Ms. J. Keeping Board/Authority Approval Date: February 2, 2005 Board/Authority Signature Course Name: First Nations Technology 12 Grade Level of Course: 12 Number of Course Credits: 4 Number of Hours of Instruction: 120 Prerequisite(s): First Nations Technology 11 or Construction 11 -recommended Special Training, Facilities or Equipment Required: Access to both Woodshop and Metal shop Course Synopsis: A course designed to explore the technologies specific to Native Art and its production, and the machine processes involved in their production. Rationale: This program is intended to be complimentary to First Nations Art. Students will be required to develop jigs and fixtures that will enhance their ability to produce artifacts

2 suitable as gifts or sale. Techniques covered will encompass woodshop and metal shop machine processes and plastics technology where appropriate. Students will become familiar with the safe use of tools. We will explore traditional methods and look at production techniques used to produce and reproduce artifacts. Students will also be expected to become familiar with safe machine practice in the shop environment. Organizational Structure: Unit/Topic Title Time Unit 1 Hand Processes review 10 Unit 2 Machine Processes 40 Unit 3 Steaming 10 Unit 4 Carving 35 Unit 5 Metallurgy 25 Unit 1: Hand Processes (review) Planing a flat surface (face Surface) Sharpening, setup and use of a hand plane Planing a reference edge 90 degrees to the face Measuring from a reference edge Rulers and Squares Parallel lines and 90 degree lines Rip and Crosscut hand-saws Safe and effective clamping Grain direction and tooth types Laminating up to size Grain direction and glue strength Jointing edges Dry-clamping and glue-lam Planing and dimensioning Spoke shaves, rasps and other forming hand tools Unit 2: Machine Processes Crosscutting on the radial arm saw and chop saw Ripping on the circular (table) saw Total Hours 120

3 Crosscutting and miters on the table saw Jointing face and edge on the jointer Planing for thickness on the planer Ripping, circular cuts on the bandsaw Using the lathe for spindle and faceplate turning Hand electric planer Hydraulic and hot presses Safe use of sanding machines Projects: Segmented drum frames Dancing apron shells Picture frames Lathe turned bowls and plates Racing paddles Skinning drum frames Unit 3: Steaming Students will select and prepare wood by species and by grain orientation in preparation for steam bending. Creating a steam-bent box Unit 4: Carving Selecting wood appropriate for carving For color For strength For ceremony Using machine tools to rough size the product Bandsaws Lathes Hand power planes, rasps, carving gouges Selecting and/or modifying carving tools for specific tasks. A carver has a wide variety of tools designed for their specific preferences. It is expected that the student will develop an appreciation and a preference for tool design and use. Projects may include: Talking sticks and walking sticks Clappers

4 Simple Masks Spoons, bowls, other cooking utensils 2-dimesional carving on memorial frames, name plates, plaques etc Unit 5: Metallurgy A basic understanding of steel types is required. Students will be required to cut a tool steel blank or forge a tool steel blank and will be expected to be able to articulate and accomplish the following: Testing for carbon steel Annealing and grain structure Grinding rough shape Filing blade angle Hardening and tempering Making the handle Honing the edge In addition to knowing how to work with steel, the student is expected to develop an appreciation and perhaps a preference for specific tool blade types, and be able to produce them. This process of tool development is intended to show them a method that is reproducible using very ordinary equipment at home. Tools produced can include: Scorps and gouges Straight edge, single and double sided blades Curved edge, single and double sided blades D-Adze and Elbow-Adze V-type gouges Note: There is no need for carving tools to exceed 2-3 inches in length, and in most cases 1-2 inches is most desirable.

5 Instructional Component: Much of the program is dependent on woodwork principles. Safe work practices are stressed. If there is free access to a metal shop, they will be introduced to that environment as well. Lessons are given by oral delivery as much as possible. Demonstrations on an instructor s prototype and on student projects where practical. Safety records will be kept wherever required. Assessment Component: Projects will be marked for completion and separate marks will be awarded for care and attention to detail, and innovation where appropriate. It is expected at this level, that students will initiate their own projects based on their personal needs. This is a critical part of the course that reflects the cultural significance of their efforts. Successful completion of the course requires satisfactory completion of all assigned projects. Many students choose to do additional projects for extra marks. Learning Resources: Texts: General Woodworking General Metals Woodworking with kids (Starr)

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