Foundry for junior high school

Scope of Study: In this report a review of the history and philosophy of industrial arts was made to establish a background for the selection and need of a foundry unit in a junior high school shop program. Included is a brief history of the development and growth of the foundry industry. Operation sheets for the manipulative processes in a foundry unit are also included.Findings and Conclusions: The success of any industrial arts program is determined largely by how well the program is planned and administered. The purpose of this type of unit in shop is to give a student as many experiences as possible and to offer an outlet in his quest for exploration. The writer has attempted to include material in this report which will aid instructors in setting up a unit of this type