Toolset Lesson - Cordless Drills

In this Toolset lesson, the students will be identifying the different parts of a cordless (battery powered) drill. They will then use this knowledge to insert a drill bit to drill a hole in wood, followed by taking the drill bit out. 

Learning Intentions for this Toolset lesson are:

Students will:

• Know the different parts of the drill and their specific functions (TS)
• Load and unload drill bits correctly (TS)
• I explore new materials and new areas (MS)
• I think about and respond to feedback (MS)

Toolset lesson - Using a Handsaw

This toolset lesson focused primarily on the correct technique when cutting wood with a handsaw. The students watched a short introductory video (below) before transferring what they had learned into practice. A strong component of this toolset lesson was how to maintain physical safety in the process.

The toolset (TS) and mindset (MS) learning intentions were:

• Students will effectively and safely use a handsaw to cut wood (TS)
• Students will make straight and accurate cuts along a reference line (TS)
• I explore new materials and new areas (MS)
• I think about and respond to feedback (MS)

Toolset Lesson - Camp Cookers

One of today's tool set lessons was on 'Camp Cookers'. Students had to gain a greater understanding of how to use a camp cooker, they also had to take into consideration a range of variables: wind, placement of cooker, access to water, safety and equipment to assist them.

The Learning Intention was:

• TS - Students will effectively and safely use a gas cooker in preparation for the overnighter. 
• TS - Students will organise themselves taking into consideration the tools and equipment they are using,
• MS - I ask questions which lead to a better product
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