This clip provides an overview of welding and the four most common types of welding. It provides a detailed explanation of MIG and TIG welding, when to use them, and how they're used in the real world.
Mr. Keating emphasizes the real-world applicability of words, language, and poetry. He encourages his students to contemplate their life's purpose. The human race is full of passion- poetry, beauty, romance and life: the things people stay alive for. "The powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse. What will your verse be?"
This clip describes the experience of one student adjusting to a new environment for his welding. He discusses how making a change to any of the setup creates challenges and unfamiliarity in his work. Shanen compares welding to rock climbing and how tackling a challenge in practice is very different than how you think you'd approach it conceptually.
Finch, as a substitute teacher, draws a circle on the board along with the symbol, Pi, and asks the class what it means. When a student asks what Pi is good for and when one would use it, he gives a compelling answer.