10. Build Your Carpenter’s Identity Board

10. Build Your Carpenter’s Identity Board

10. Build Your Carpenter’s Identity Board

Objective

Students will create a visual “identity board” that represents their introduction to carpentry, including their goals, favorite tools, safety reminders, and basic terminology they’ve learned so far.

Materials Needed

  • Poster board or construction paper (11"x17")

  • Glue sticks or tape

  • Magazines (trades, DIY, construction)

  • Printed images of tools, job sites, safety gear (optional)

  • Scissors and markers

  • Handout: List of basic carpentry terms and safety rules (for reference)

Instructions

  1. Title Section: Write your name and the title My Carpentry Journey Begins

  2. Career Corner: Add images or words that represent carpentry jobs you’re interested in.

  3. Tool Zone: Choose 5 basic tools, draw or paste them, and label each.

  4. Safety Reminder: Write or illustrate one important safety rule you’ll always remember.

  5. Vocabulary Zone: Include at least 3 new carpentry terms and definitions you’ve learned.

  6. Goal Box: Write one personal goal for the course.

Outcomes

  • Students deepen understanding of course material.

  • Encourages personal reflection and motivation.

Welcome to Carpentry

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Lesson Plan: Week 1 - Welcome to Carpentry (6 Hours)

Lesson Plan Document: Week 2 - Measure Twice, Cut Once (6 Hours)

Lesson Plan Document: Week 3 - Introduction to Hand Tools.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 4 - Introduction to Power Tools.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 5 - Introduction to Wood Types.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 6 – Fasteners and Joinery.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 7 – Blueprint Reading & Design.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 8 – Framing Basics.

Lesson Plan Document: Week 9 – Finish Carpentry.

Week 10 - Final Carpentry Project: Build a Small Bench with Shelf