Metals 1 (9th)

Metals 1 (9th Grade)

Metals 1 in 9th grade is an introductory-exploratory class designed to introduce students to the environment of a welding/fabrication shop and the tools herein. Students will actively engage with a variety of welding/metalworking processes that help students develop the skills and qualities that can be taken into a variety of careers (In and out of metal fabrication). A core aspect to the class is safety, where students spend the better part of two weeks becoming familiar with the tools and operation of the shop environment and what is expected of them.

With the UDL (Universal Design for Learning) nature of the class. Students have the option to explore various welding styles at their discretion and or focus on a particular process they find most appealing to them. This helps to establish a confidence within the student and their own skills that help them scaffold out and become interested in learning other fabrication/welding techniques.

Students demonstrate at industry standard for their welds and are given ample time to develop these skills during class.