Alternative Industrial Arts Program 9 th -12 th grades 6 th -8 th grades

Introduction to HVAC Week1 What is HVAC? History of HVAC Types of HVAC careers/jobs and training facilities Tools of the refrigeration trade and tools specific to HVAC How/why heat transfer takes place/methods of heat transfer  6 th through 8 th grades will use same basic curriculum with modifications

Week 2 Understanding the refrigeration cycle and how it changes state in an HVAC system Primary parts of the system and their purpose (evaporator, condenser, compressor, metering device, tubing) Secondary parts of the HVAC system (electronic and mechanical equipment that controls the primary parts)  6 th -8 th grades will use same curriculum with modifications

Week 3 Wiring an HVAC system Reading a schematic and basic wiring Swaging and flaring of copper tubing Soft soldering and low temperature soldering  For grades 6 th -8 th week 3 curriculum will cover Communication Skills  What are communication skills  Reading and writing  Listening and effective speaking

Week 4 Introduction to Electrical What is electricity and history of electricity Types of electrical careers/jobs and training facilities/programs Tools of the electrical trade and tools specific to the electrical field AC and DC voltages How electrical power generates and is distributed/types of power plants  6 th -8 th grades same basic curriculum with modifications

Week 5 How voltage, current, resistance, and power are related/what happens when there is a change in a circuit Basic math Ohm’s law and power formula  6 th -8 th grades will use same basic curriculum with modifications

Week 6 Hands on demonstration and practice: Wall outlets Switch outlets Overhead lights  6 th -8 th grades week 6 will cover employability skills  Succeeding in workforce  Critical thinking skills  Computer skills  Relationship skills

Week 7 Home repair in and around the home Home repair careers/jobs and training facilities Tools of the home repair trade Wood working and hand tools (saw, drill, hammer, screwdriver, sanding, painting) Tool use/practice  6 th -8 th grades will use same basic curriculum with modifications based on the age and ability of students

Week 8 How to repair a leaking toilet and parts of a toilet Repairing sink drains Repairing and replacing sink and bathtub faucets Replacing door knobs  6 th -8 th grades will use same basic curriculum with modifications based on age and ability of students

Week 9 Hands on project for students  6 th -8 th grades will have a hands on project based on age and ability of student Every Monday students will begin class with safety lesson for any tool or equipment that will be used for that week.

National Center for Construction Education and Research NCCER-Contren Learning Series Core Curriculum for Introductory Craft Skills  Basic Safety  Introduction to Construction Math  Introduction to Hand/Power Tools  Basic Communication Skills  Basic Employability Skills

Funding Instructor will be on 187 day contract Funded through At-Risk funds 187 day contract for 09/10 would have been $34,