LAC 28:LXXXI.2901. Construction—

A. Standard―M2. Explore areas of the construction industry from planning to completion of light, heavy, industrial, and civil construction. B. Benchmark A. Understand and use the common tools, materials, and processes common to the construction industry. C. Foundation Skills (1), (2), (3), (4), (5). The benchmark in Subsection B above applies to skills 1,2,3,4,5 which addresses: 1. communication; 2. problem-solving; 3. resource access and utilization; 4. linking and generating knowledge; and 5. citizenship. D. ITEA Standard―1,2,3,4,5,20 E. Academic References 1. English Language Arts a. *STD-1. Students read, comprehend, and respond to a range of materials, using a variety of strategies for different purposes. b. *Benchmark ELA-1-M1. Using knowledge of word meaning and extending basic and technical vocabulary, employing a variety of strategies (e.g., context, clues, affixes, etymology, dictionary, thesaurus). 2. Mathematics a. *STD-Measurement. In problem-solving investigations, students demonstrate an understanding of the: i. concepts; ii. process; and iii. real-life applications of measurement. b. *Benchmarks M-1-M. Applying the concepts of: i. length; ii. area; iii. surface area; iv. volume; v. capacity; vi. weight; vii. mass; viii. money; ix. time; x. temperature; and xi. rate to real-world experiences. 3. Science a. *STD-Science as Inquiry. The students will do science by engaging in practical and full inquires that are within their developmental capabilities. b. *Benchmarks SI-M-A3. Using mathematics and appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data. F. Lesson and Assessment. Teacher-generated lesson on the use of drafting elevation for construction. Include specific content related to the standards and benchmarks referenced in this lesson.