Week 1 Syllabus

Course Title

Intro to Carpentry for Teens

Week 1 Theme

Laying the Foundation

Duration

6 Hours

Learning Objectives

- Understand what carpentry is and its role in the trades

- Explore carpentry careers and pathways

- Learn classroom and workshop safety expectations

- Identify basic tools and terminology

- Set up a personal carpentry notebook and binder system

Hour 1: Introduction to Carpentry Careers

• Watch Intro to Carpentry Careers video 2.

• Worksheet #1

• Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uRJnGfvLco

Hour 2: Course Overview & Expectations

• Complete Worksheet #2 Student writing prompt: “Why I Want to Learn Carpentry”

• Sign safety contract worksheet #3

• Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIUK0ItCIQo

Hour 3: Safety First! Gear & Guidelines

• Watch Video #3- Safety Gear

• Amazon link to safety gear.

• Worksheet #4

• Look over worksheet #5 Safety

Hour 4: Tools & Vocabulary

• View worksheet #6

• Complete worksheet #7

• Read worksheet #8 and practice questions

Hour 5: Binder & Notebook Setup

• Set up “Toolbox Binder” with dividers: Safety, Tools, Projects, Notes

• Decorate personal carpenter’s notebook

Hour 6: Creative Recap + Review

• Worksheet #9 Notebook prompt: Draw your dream tool or workshop

• Worksheet #10 build your carpenter’s board

End of Week Deliverables

- Completed Tool ID Chart

- Signed Safety Contract

- Decorated Personal Carpenter’s Notebook

- Organized Toolbox Binder with Week 1 materials

complete this and add it to your binder: