Construction and Carpentry 10, 20, 30
Course Configurations
COCA2
Module 2: Wood (Core)
Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of tree growth and lumber production.
Indicators
(a) | Investigate the structure and growth of common lumber trees including concepts such as pith, heartwood, and annual rings. |
(b) | Classify common woods as softwoods or hardwoods and consider whether open- or closed-grained. |
(c) | Represent the path of dimensional lumber from falling a tree to retail sales in a lumber yard. |
(d) | Describe and identify common wood defects such as warp, check, cup, and bow. |
(e) | Investigate and discuss the effects of moisture on dimensional lumber. |
(f) | Assess current logging practices in Saskatchewan and Canada, and express an opinion about the sustainability of the wood product industry. |
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R052833
Carpentry. Student Textbook with Canadian Resource Supplement(5th ed.)
This comprehensive resource includes photographs, diagrams and charts. There are 16 units covering 70 chapters and an introduction with a brief summary designed to help develop and upgrade the skills and competencies required in the trade. The book has a glossary, an index and several appendices.
An accompanying CD includes chapter reviews, an illustrated glossary, mathematical problems, lists of American and Canadian resources and media clips to illustrate a variety of tools and techniques.
The Canadian Resource Supplement is a support manual that highlights the Canadian construction industry and carpentry trade. There are references to pages in the textbook where specific Canadian content may be inserted.
An accompanying CD includes chapter reviews, an illustrated glossary, mathematical problems, lists of American and Canadian resources and media clips to illustrate a variety of tools and techniques.
The Canadian Resource Supplement is a support manual that highlights the Canadian construction industry and carpentry trade. There are references to pages in the textbook where specific Canadian content may be inserted.
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Carpentry. Instructor's Resource Guide

R071414
Wood. Technology & Processes. Student Textbook(1st ed.)
The student book includes a table of contents detailing the 40 chapters and indicating specific pages that provide links to science, mathematics, woodworking tips, woodworking projects and "Facts about Wood." Each chapter begins with objectives and a list of terms and ends with a chapter summary, review questions and real-world problems. Included is a 50-page handbook with a well-photographed visual glossary covering tools, processes, equipment, fasteners, hardware and types of wood. At the end of the text there is a 36-page handbook on advanced woodworking techniques and 15 woodworking projects from Better Homes and Gardens' Wood Magazine. Although Metric measurements are included in one chapter, inches and feet are used throughout the book.
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Wood. Technology & Processes. Student Workbook
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Wood. Technology & Processes. Teacher Resource Guide