4-H
University Missouri of Missouri 4-H Center for Youth Development
Welding Project Brief
Learning Objectives Identify welding equipment Strike various beads and make simple welds Learn how to adjust current, strike an arc and run a bead Understand how heat impacts the welding process Practice safety Choose the right welding method to match the material Learn the different types of power sources Understand the purpose of welding tools Examine electrodes and understand the classification system Identify the different parameters of a weld Fair Projects Shelf Window flower box Build a go-cart Boot scraper from a disk Decorative horseshoes Jewelry holder Sheppards hook for flowers Samples of weld beads Samples of different welded joints Educational display for welding safety Demonstration Ideas Differences in welding arc, mig, tig Consistency in a good bead Demonstrating arc, mig, tig, oxy-acetylene How to make sure welding is safe Demonstrate the proper procedure for setting up welding equipment Field Trips Visit steel plant Visit a local steel business Visit a local welder Visit a local body shop Ideas for Speech Topics Types and uses of different welding arc, mig, tig Changing technologies Careers in welding History of welding Economic impact of welding industry Critical Thinking How has participation in the welding project helped you learn responsibility? What are some careers that you are interested in exploring in welding? What effect does the price of iron have on our economy? How can you turn your project into a money maker? Community Service Building shepherd hooks for community Build gates for the fairgrounds Build table racks for the local park board Arrange for your club to tour a welding shop Promote safe use of welding equipment in your community Science & Technology How have you used science and technology in this project area? Examples: Construct a welding project Evaluate your welds Demonstrate safety techniques when welding Classify different electrodes
Missouri 4-H http://4h.missouri.edu/
Rev 7/08 BG
Show Me Character Trustworthiness - includes honesty, promise keeping and loyalty. Be dependable when working with dangerous equipment Be honest with your project leader and your teammates Only use equipment you have been trained to use Show off your talents-choose to build from scratch not using kits or pre-assembled projects Respect - includes courtesy and proper treatment of people and things. Dont judge people based on the of quality their projects remember that everyone has tried their best Show care and respect for everyones projects Treat others projects the way you want your project treated Responsibility - includes the pursuit of excellence, accountability and perseverance. Learn safety procedures for all equipment you use Be prepared with the materials you need to complete your projects Listen carefully to the instructions of your leaders Do your part when working in groups Fairness - involves consistently applying rules and standards appropriately for different age groups and ability levels. Take turns using the equipment so everyone has equal time building and constructing Follow specifications and guidelines for your project Allow everyone access to the same materials
Caring - promoting the well being of people and things in a young person's world. It denotes action and not just feelings. Be willing to help friends even if you are competing against them Thank leaders and facilitators that help you with your project Share your tools and supplies if someone else runs low or is having trouble Citizenship - includes making the home community and county a better place to live for themselves and others. Always clean up your workspaces and messes left behind by others Share your talents by building something that you can donate or give as a gift Dont use any supplies that are not allowed Create waste free environments and think of ways to better your community and environment by usi...