Carpenter

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PART 1

Imagine you are a carpenter and have been hired by a customer to make the strongest bench possible using only locally sourced wood. Your first step is to explore your local region and test the different types of wood available.

STEP 1: Devise a way to test the strength of the local trees in your area. Be sustainable, and don’t damage the trees 🙂

STEP 2: Perform your test that you devised in step 1 on at least 5 local trees. Take notes on the strength of each type of wood. You may also need to visit the library, research online, or use a tree identification app to figure out what kind of trees they are!

STEP 3: Based on your tests, which wood do you recommend using to create the bench for your customer? Why? Answer in claim, evidence, reasoning format.

STEP 4: Share your carpentry recommendation in the Student Showcase to build your resume!

 

PART 2

Here’s a fun and creative carpentry project to try – Wooden Photo Tree!

Materials Needed:

– 1 round, thin slice of wood, about the size of a small plate (try and find one in the woods, or have an adult help you cut a slice off an existing branch if a saw is available)

– hammer

– nail

– tape

– 2ft string, yarn, or twine

– clothespins 

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Directions (it’s easy!):

1. Choose which side of the wood you want to be the ‘front’ (tip: choose the best looking side).
2. Place the nail near the top of the BACK side of the wood.
3. Use the hammer to insert the nail into the wood. Leave about a half inch of the nail sticking out.
4. Tie the string/yarn/twine to the nail, and tape it in place to the back of the wood.
5. Use the clothespins to attach your pictures to the string/yarn/twine hanging down.
6. Display and admire your carpentry creation!

Optional: Share your carpentry creation in the Student Showcase to build your resume!

Here’s an example of how it can look: