Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basic principles of chemistry related to wood working.
Materials and Prep
- Wooden blocks or small pieces of wood
- Safety goggles
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Paint or varnish (optional)
- Adult supervision
Before starting the lesson, make sure you have a safe and well-ventilated workspace. Ask an adult for help if needed.
Activities
Measure and mark the wooden blocks or pieces of wood using a ruler and pencil. You can create different shapes and sizes, such as squares, rectangles, or triangles.
Put on your safety goggles and use sandpaper to smooth the edges and surfaces of the wooden pieces. This will make them safer to handle and work with.
Apply wood glue to the edges of two wooden pieces and press them together firmly. Hold them in place for a few minutes until the glue sets.
Repeat step 3 to join more wooden pieces together and create a structure or sculpture of your choice. Be creative!
Allow the glue to dry completely. If desired, you can paint or varnish your wooden creation to give it a finished look.
Second Grade Talking Points
- Wood is a natural material that comes from trees. It is used to make many things, including furniture, toys, and buildings.
- Woodworking is the skill or activity of making things out of wood. It involves measuring, cutting, and joining pieces of wood together.
- Glue is a sticky substance that helps hold things together. In woodworking, we use wood glue to join pieces of wood.
- Sandpaper is a rough paper that helps smooth the surfaces of wood. It makes the wood feel nicer and safer to touch.
- When working with wood, it's important to wear safety goggles to protect our eyes from any flying wood chips or dust.
- Woodworking allows us to be creative and make unique structures or sculptures using our imagination.