Central Christian School
Industrial TECHNOLOGY Department
Mr. Donavon Nies, Instructor

Philosophy

Purpose: to Glorify God - (School’s Vision & Mission statements)

A.  To PARTNER with Christian families & churches in the educating process of their students. (Parents Sign Note Book)
             1. By helping students gain a firm assurance of their salvation in Jesus Christ.
             2.  By instill in them the desire to love & serve God as mature Christians.

B.  TRAINING every student to be complete in Christ!

      1. By Teaching a Christ-centered INDUSTRIAL Technology curriculum, based on Biblical “true” knowledge
      2. By Equipping students to live Godly lives – LIFE VOCATION
      3. By AFFIRMINGChrist-centered relationships - Love GOD, Christians & Lost
      4. By Motivating students to life long Christian service – LOCAL MINISTRY or WORLD missions

Goals

1.  Develop an appreciation for God’s creation as the source of all resources used in industry. (Biblical TRUTH)
          “God given” Resources – Capital, HUMAN, & Natural “Raw materials”

2. Develop students with Christian character & the understanding of business, communication, & consumer skills. 
          Human Resource -  “personnel” with Character – “ Christian WORLD view”

3. Develop & apply creative talents & technical abilities, useful in future personal life ministry , service or career.
           “Pre-process” PLANNING - Design Engineering

4.  Develop Knowledge & understanding of technology & industry theory, principles & practices.
          Industrial theory & technology   - Academic Knowledge & vocabulary

5.  Develop, equip, supply, & organized a well-maintained lab facility, for an efficient learning environment.
          Capital Resource – Equipped Facility & environment for PRACTICAL “hands-on” experience

6.  Develop good industrial technological with organized, safe work, and production skills and practices.
          Production ”Processes” – SAFE Work  “Skills”

7.  Develop an application for Industry, “workmanship”, self-evaluation, & finished product or service critiquing.              
          Evaluation – “Post-process” – Future “Consumer economics” & or “Career” applications

Objectives

See individual class offerings

This year's Industrial Arts classes are:

  • 3rd Period - Auto MECHANICS I & II – Small Engine & Basic Auto Mechanics  (1st year – Vo-Tech pre-requisite) - Transportation area
  • 5th Period - Intro to industrial arts
    • 7th grade (One 9 wks.) - Communications & Manufacturing - ”How does it work”
    • 8th grade (One 9 wks.) - Construction & Transportation areas - ”How is it made”
  • 8th Period - Metalworking & Welding - Manufacturing area

Additional Industrial Arts classes, in future years will include:

    • Drafting - mechanical & architectural  (1 semester each)   - Communications area
    • Arts-n-Crafts
      • Pencil Drawing,
      • Color & Painting,
      • Commercial Art,
      • Craft projects  (one 9 wks. each) - Communications area
    • Electronics - (I or 2 Semesters)  - Communications area
    • Woodworking & Cabinetry - (1 or 2 years) - Manufacturing area
    • Industrial Plastics - (I or 2 Semesters)  - Manufacturing area
    • Construction I & II - (2 years) + Plumbing & or Electricity (I or 2 Semesters)  - Construction area
    • Auto mechanics I & II - (2 years) + Transportation, (I Semester)  - Transportation area

Vo-Tech certificate in Construction or Auto mechanics, with “on job training”, is available in addition to a High School diploma

Includes: 4 full year pre-requisite I.A. courses (from list above), plus 480 clock Hrs. of on Job Training with pre-approved Christian business men 2008 - 2009 Central Christian School's Department

Industrial Arts Technology

This years I.A. classes include:

  • Auto MECHANICS I & II – Small Engine & Basic Auto Mechanics - (1 year each – Vo-Tech pre-requisite)
  • Intro to industrial arts - 7th grade & 8th grade (One 9 wks. each)
  • Metalworking & Welding - (1 year)

Auto MECHANICS  I & II – Small Engine & Basic Auto Mechanics - (1st of 2 year study – pre-requisite to Auto Vo-Tech)

Auto Mechanics is a practical, hands-on experience, in the field of Transportation, for students to learn basic maintenance, repair, and the operational theory of the internal combustion engine. These skills are needed to be a wise consumer, and able to economically maintain a car. During the first semester students will disassemble and reassemble a small gas engine to learning basic tools as well as the ignition, fuel, lubrication, and cooling engine and support systems and main engine parts, and their relation in the operation of the engine. During the second semester students will disassemble and reassemble a large gas engine, as they continue to learn automobile maintenance and repair and their relation to the operation of the automobile

Objectives

  1. Students will be able to identify energy re-sources, site examples that distinguish differences between internal, external, and non-combustion power converters, and their uses.
    • By listing several examples of energy re-sources in creation, types of power converters & use for each type.
  2. Students will be able to explain the theory of 2-cycle and 4-cycle engine operation.
    • By labeling a diagram to indicate the order of what occurs and when
  3. Students will know the differences between spark ignition (gas), and compression ignition (diesel) systems, and reasons for their draw-backs or benefits.
    • By labeling a diagram to indicate the order of what occurs and when & listing several pros & cons for each
  4. Students will be able to identify differences between battery and magneto ignition systems, with points or electronic with out points.
    • By labeling their parts on a diagram, & indicate the path & amount of electrical flow
  5. Students will be able to understand and use standard automotive terms.
    • By matching vocabulary terms with definitions on automotive terms tests in both general & specific areas
  6. Students will be able to identify main engine & ignition, fuel, cooling, and lubrication systems parts, by name and function.
    • By labeling parts name from a diagram or picture, & indicate their function
  7. Students will be able to safely and effectively use and identify basic engine measuring , wrenches, assembly, and specialty tools by name and function.
    • By labeling tools name from a picture, & indicate their function
  8. Students will be able to effectively locate and use engine reference materials, to obtain the proper and necessary specifications, needed to recondition an engine.
    • By taking all the necessary measurements a checking them with the specifications for that engine
    • By preparing an estimate including all repair parts & supplies needed for minimal or complete reconditioning, putting the engine back into service, & keeping an accurate & up to date account sheet.
  9. Students will be able to safely disassemble a small gas engine and make necessary repairs in accordance with professional standards, & then reassembled the engine, & placing it back into service.
    • By completely disassembling small engine following a following a disassembling checklist
    • By performing all necessary repairs (machining, replacing or adjusting parts) to meet or exceed specifications
    • By completely assembling small engine following a following a assembly checklist
    • By starting, making adjustments, placing mounted engine back into service
  10. Students will be able to do a self Evaluation of their performance, character and vocational interest.
    • By quarterly completing a student evaluation form, and receiving instructor feedback.
    • By doing weekly assigned questions, taking tests & quizzes & periodic standardized tests.

Central Christian School
Industrial TECHNOLOGY Department

This years I.A. classes include:

  • Auto MECHANICS I & II – Small Engine & Basic Auto Mechanics - (1 year each – Vo-Tech pre-requisite)
  • Intro to industrial arts - 7th grade & 8th grade (One 9 wks. each)
  • Metalworking & Welding - (1 year)

Junior High Intro to industrial arts

  • 7th grade communication & manufacturing - (first 9 wks. of this 1st semester) - “How is it made” 
  • 8th grade – construction & transportation - (second 9 wks. of this 1st semester) - "How does it works”

This is a practical hands-on experience class to receive a basic overview of communication, construction, manufacturing, and the transportation industries. Students will learn basic knowledge and principles of resources, planning & design, production – “How is it made.”  They will also develop skills and learn techniques in maintenance, repair, and operational theories - "How does it work.” They will learn to identify & use basic terms & tool.  They will draw project plans; calculate costs, & build a small project in the lab facility, follow production processes, demonstrate reasonable skill while working safely using tools in each of the major areas. Students will do a self-evaluation including their Christian character, leadership & Workmanship. This experience will help develop their God given talents, hobby or vocational interests, and give them some basic household economic, maintenance, and consumer skills.

Goals & Objectives

Each class builds upon the knowledge & skills developed during their previous Intro class experience.

I.  Appreciate God’s creation of all resources - “Raw materials”

    1. Recognize God as soul provider of everything for our enjoyment - natural, human, & capital resources.
    2. Realizing that MAN is a special and unique creation, and God has a plan and purpose for everyone.
    3. Follow BIBLE example of logic, order, and true knowledge, & allow holy Spirit to guide our conscience.
    4. Identify various resource materials used in Industry
      • By listing several examples of major Natural re-sources in creation, types & uses for each type.
        • Agricultural Plants & Animals - for materials, food, bio-fuels, wood & paper, etc.
        • Composites -- for rubber & misc. materials   
        • Ceramics – rock & sand for cement & glass
        • Elements - for plastics 
        • Energy  - for engine power conversion or electricity generation
        • Metallics - for metals         

II.  Develop Christian character, business, consumer & communication skills

    1. Developing a Christian “World view,” with character, ethics, integrity & wisdom.
    2. Practice self-control, & Leadership responsibility, as will as good business & communication principles and practices.
    3. Practice stewardship of time & resources by calculating & recording supply costs & job work.
      1. By completing a student account sheet & daily job work time sheet.
    4. Develop a conscientious work ethic through lab work experiences & accountability.

III.  Develop creative talents & the technical abilities needed for ministry, service, or an industrial career.

    1. Research, specifications & other technical information that is necessary to engineer a project design.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of  “pre-processing” Design fundamentals & elements.
    3. Draft project plans including drawing, bill of materials & plan of procedure for all major projects.
    4. Develop cost estimate for projects before work is started.
    5. Demonstrate increased manipulative & organizational skills.
    6. Evaluate economics, quality & quantity the final product work, by students completing evaluation, & project “critique analysis”
    7. Develop a wise consumer mentality by developing maintenance skills along with theory & production,

IV.  Develop academic true Knowledge & understanding of technology & the theory of Industry.

    1. Know & explain the theory, “How does it work,” principles & practices of industry.
    2. Learn about the development of industries & their contributions to our culture.
    3. Know name and use for basic measuring, separating, assembly & specialty tools.  (By labeling tool & it’s function)
    4. Know standard terminology for Communication industries. (By matching vocabulary terms with definitions on tests)
    5. Know & explain the 7 types of Communication theory (principles & practices).
    6. Know standard terminology for Manufacturing industries. (By matching vocabulary terms with definitions on tests)
    7. Know & explain the theory, “How is it made,” principles & practices of production.
    8. Know & explain the 7 manufacturing & production “processes”.
    9. Know & explain the 7 woodworking production “processes”.
    10. Know & explain the 7 metalworking production “processes”.
    11. Know & explain the 7 plastics production “processes”.
    12. Know standard terminology for the Transportation industries. (By matching vocabulary terms with definitions on tests)
    13. Know & explain the theory, “How does it work,” principles & practices of transportation.
    14. Know & explain the 7 types of Transportation. (theory, principles & practices)
    15. Know about theory & design of Air & Space Land, & Water transportation MODES, VEHICLE, & types as well as some of their uses, history, & future. (Lighter, Heavier then air & Space, on & off-Road, Rail-way, Stationary & Water-way.)
    16. Know standard terminology for Construction industries. (By matching vocabulary terms with definitions on tests)
    17. Know & explain the theory, “How does it work,” principles & practices of construction.
    18. Know & explain the 7 manufacturing production “processes”.

V.  Equip, supply & maintain an orderly facility, to create a good Learning environment.

    1. Experience industry using the various tools and materials necessary to do a good job. (By being responsible for finding, using, & returning the things they have used.)
    2. Keep lab and it’s supplies, tools, equipment, organized & maintained. (Responsible for assigned “Lab duties.”)
    3. Learn to select and care for the right tools & equipment for a desired use.

VI.  Develop Technology, production, & organizational, skills, with safe work practices.  

    1.    Safe, skillful, good workmanship from a “pre-processed” project plan or design.
    2. Understand Industry’s operational production processes, “How is it made.”
    3. Communicate & work cooperatively with other personnel “Human resources”
    4. Be familiar with the Lab Facility, tools equipment & supplies.
    5. Demonstrate production techniques & skills while gaining experience, through safe project work.
    6. Gain more experience & further develop safely skills           
    7. Demonstrate basic maintenance, repair, or service skills, including fasteners.
    8. Demonstrate skills needed to be a wise consumer & maintain an automobile

VII.  Develop an application for Industry & the ability to evaluate products or services.   

    1. Evaluate performance, character, attitude, & productivity, to encourage personal improvement. (By quarterly completing a student evaluation form.)
    2. Develop a sense of accomplishment, pride, self-worth & experience through the completion of projects.
    3. Develop useful life values like problem solving, service, or hobby skills for “daily life“ encounters.
    4. Demonstrate respect for the uniqueness, originality, and creativity of others and self.

Central Christian School
Industrial TECHNOLOGY Department

This years I.A. classes include:

  • Auto MECHANICS I & II – Small Engine & Basic Auto Mechanics - (1 year each – Vo-Tech pre-requisite)
  • Intro to industrial arts - 7th grade & 8th grade (One 9 wks. each)
  • Metalworking & Welding - (1 year)

METALWORKING & Welding

This is a practical hands-on manufacturing laboratory class for students to learn the production processes and develop knowledge of metal materials and supplies.  Students will learn fabrication skills and techniques by designing, foundry casting, conditioning, separating, forming, assembly fasteners, finishing, sheet metal, wrought metal, machining, and welding projects, both independently and cooperatively.  Safety, proper use and care of the various hand and power tools and equipment used in the metals industry will be stressed.    These skills would be most helpful in becoming wise economical consumers, and even pursuing vocational careers.

instructional Objectives:

  • Develop an appreciation for God’s creation as the source of all resources necessary and used in industry.
    • “God given” Resources – Capital, HUMAN, & Natural “Raw materials”
    • The students will:
      1. Be able to track all re-sources, natural raw and human, back to their origin in creation, and recognizing our dependence on God as “sole provider” for everything.
      2. Be able to identify the raw materials used in the metals industry, and distinguish which type and properties would be best for a given use. 
        • By listing several examples of metal re-sources in creation, their types, properties, and uses for each type.
      3. Be able to be a conscience (holy Spirit) guided individual, knowing right from wrong, realizing that we are a special and unique creation, and that God has a plan and purpose for everyone.
        • By allowing the “indwelling” holy spirit conscience to help them in know right from wrong. - Rom. 8:26
      4. Be able to demonstrate an awareness of and express appreciation for God’s creation provisions of humans, natural raw material resources, & related capital investments, necessary for industry, and our earthly personal & corporate enjoyment.
  • Develop an understanding & demonstrate Christian character in business & consumer practices.
    • Human resources – “Personnel” – “Character,” communication & Business Skills
      1. Be able to orderly and efficiently understand and practice good Christian character, ethics and integrity, as it relates to business principles and practices.
      2. Be challenged with self-control, persistence, and prepared to assume some leadership roles, & responsibility.
        • By displaying reasonable Christian character at all times, & developing Christian “World view,” plus integrity & wisdom.
      3. Be able to measure, calculate and accurately record material and supplies, and calculate the costs of materials used.   
        • By keeping an accurate & up to date “Account sheet” of all their project activities
      4. Be able to demonstrate the skills needed to be a wise consumer and good stewards of resources, by practicing efficient & economical material layout, & planning of project materials , before cutting.
      5. Be able to critically analyze project work and make judgments in accordance with scriptural & accepted standards. 

       

  • Develop and apply creative talents and abilities useful in personal life ministry, service, or future career
    • Technology – “Pre-process” – Design – Engineering
      1. Be able to efficiently research the necessary specifications and other information necessary for project production. 
        • By apply fine Arts, Business, History, Math, Science and any other skills as well using computer technology, community & any other outside resources available.
      2. Be able to design a creative and complete project plan, with a detailed drawing, materials list, & procedure plan that communicates accurately and adequately enough to easily manufacturing the desired project, to meet it’s intended purpose. 
        • By completing a “project plan”, drawing “picture”, bill of materials “shopping list”, & plan of procedure “recipe”,  the pre-process result of inventive creativity, adequate research, & application of “engineered” design fundamentals & elements
      3. Be able to evaluate design, quality and craftsmanship of the final product.
        • By doing a self evaluation critique of  their own project work.
      4. Be able to develop metalworking talents and demonstrate an increased knowledge, stimulation of curiosity, and creative application, through personal expression, or in other services that glorify God.
      5. Be able to develop and demonstrate increased manipulative & organizational skills.

       

  • Develop Knowledge & understanding of technology & industrial principles & practices.   
    • Industry - Academic Knowledge – Theory
      1. Be able to identify and use basic standard terminology (vocabulary) for the metalworking industry.
        • By matching vocabulary terms with definitions on automotive terms tests in both in general & specific areas
      2. Be able to safely and effectively use and identify basic measuring, separating, assembly, & specialty tools and equipment by name and function. 
        • By labeling tools name from a picture, & indicate their function.
      3. Be able to describe the basic industrial processes used in the metals Industry to make most any of the “every day” metal product we might see or use.
        • By listing the production or technology processes,& describing how many “every day” products are made.
      4. Be able to describe the production processes of Casting, Conditioning, Separating, Forming, Assemble, Finishing
      5. Be able to recognize and demonstrate an understanding of  Metalworking principles.
    • Develop, equip, organize & maintain an efficient Industrial Arts Technology learning environment & resource facility.
      • Capital resources – Facility & Equipment – Environment
        1. Be able to experience the use of various metal working tools and materials.
          • By being responsible for finding, using, & returning the things they have used.
        2. Be able to keep the LAB and it’s supplies, tools, and equipment, organized and maintained.
          • By each students being responsible for their own assigned “Lab duties,”  such as making sure that the lab & it’s supplies, tools & equipment are maintained, cleaned, & returned daily.
        3. Be able to become proficient in the selection, proper use, and care of woodworking tools and equipment.
          • By being responsible for finding using, & returning the things they have used.
         
      • Develop production skills using good industrial technology, organizational skills, and safe work practices.
        • Production ”Processes” – Work  “Skills”
          1. Be able to follow a project plan, to efficiently & accurately fabricate the desired project.
          2. Be able to demonstrate the production skills necessary to complete a project in the metals manufacturing while gaining experience in the areas of casting, separating, sheet metal, & wrought metal forming, & assembly.
            • By completing assigned project work in the lab, and receiving instructor evaluation & feed-back.
          3. Be able to demonstrate quality workmanship through both independent and cooperative project work endeavors.
          4. Be able to develop and demonstrate reasonable skill arc welding, and set-up,  brazing, cutting, and shut down of the oxygen acetylene welder
          5. Be able to develop and demonstrate Metalworking techniques, skills, & workmanship necessary to complete quality Metalworking projects, and gain Metalworking experience.
          6. Be able to demonstrate safe “hands on” lab work practices, in the Metalworking production processes necessary to complete projects after mastering a standardized safety test on each power machine needed to be used. – I Cor. 14:40
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      • Develop a life long interest or application for industry, & learn to evaluate or critique ones self  & a finished product or service.   
        • Evaluation – “Post-process” – Future “Career”
          1. Be able to critique or evaluate their personal performance, character, atitude, productivity, problem solving & decision-making skills, to encourage personal improvement.
            • By quarterly completing a student evaluation form, and receiving instructor feed-back.
          2. Be able to develop a sense of accomplishment, pride, and self-worth; gain experience in the production processes, economic consumer, and craftsmanship skills through the completion of projects.
            • By completing project work in the lab, and receiving instructor feed-back.
          3. Be able to experience & develop useful life values such as “bargaining power,” problem solving skills that apply to “daily life“ encounters, and service or hobby skills which may even lead toward a future career to fulfill God’s plan & purpose.
          4. Be able to demonstrate respect for the uniqueness, originality, and creativity of others and self  while gaining a sense of accomplishment.
          5. Be able to demonstrate adequate foundational preparation, to allow them to pursue further specialized study, leading to a possible career in Metalworking.