Independent Projects
Welcome to your independent project page. Independent projects give students the freedom to use the design cycle to build a project that can be completed in a reasonable amount of time give the resource of the classroom and of home.
Points to consider:
- Examples of prior indie projects can be seen in the photos section of this website.
- If you are going to be cutting wood, you need to get certified on the danger box
- Projects will always take twice and long and be much harder than initially thought.
- Keep your project small and reasonable.
- If you have trouble thinking of a project:
- Something that would help you with a sport you play
- Something you can use/build for your (bed)room.
- You don't have to build with wood- you can use/build/anything you want from video games to sewing.
Process, pt. 1:
You must complete stages 1 (Inquire and Analyze) and 2 (Designing a Solution) of the design cycle in approximately 2 weeks. If not completed, you will choose a center to work in. Writing prompts for both stages are still due prior to moving to a center.
Stage 1 analyzes various options and solutions for your idea/project. Stage 2 is a 2 view technical drawing. This is mandatory for your project. How do I do a technical drawing....? Please watch these 2 videos (pay attention to the time codes- you only have to watch part of each video). Measurements must be included. Metric measurements are easier to work with. I suggest those. A technical drawing is mandatory for the project. Make your mistakes in pencil and fix with an eraser vs. cut wood and have to recut everything due to a simple mistake.
Process, pt. 2:
- Need to document research that has occurred. Remember, small and reasonable. Once done, please see Mr. Kasper to discuss project. Mr. Kasper has to green light all projects.
- Must have 2 view technical drawing with measurements. No measurements- no go. Hack Board skateboards and Long Board skateboards only need top view of board.
- Mr. Kasper must green-light technical drawings before you start building. (The drawings are a grade in the grade book)
- Use order form to order materials.