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

Week 3 Syllabus

Course Title

Intro to Carpentry for Teens

Week 3 Theme

Hand tools

Duration

6 Hours

Learning Objectives

  • Master basic hand tool use.

Materials needed.

  • Hammer, handsaw, level, clamp, screwdriver, nails, screws

  • Check the worksheets for additional materials needed in hour 4 and 6.

Hour 1: Introduction & Safety Review

Activities:

1. Watch Overview of common hand tools VIDEO #7

2. Worksheet #1 Students handle and identify each tool

3. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9YYFwEVIgU&t=3s

Hour 2: Hammering Techniques

Activities:

1. Watch video 26 Hammer.

2. Practice driving nails into scrap wood and pulling nails cleanly using claw side.

3. Complete worksheet #2.

4. Review safety guidelines on Worksheet #3.

Hour 3: Handsaws

Activities:

1. Video #27 Sawing.

2. Complete activities in worksheet #4.

Hour 4: Screwdrivers and Screwing Techniques

Activities:

1. Video #8.

2. Follow directions in Worksheet #5.

Hour 5: Levels and Clamps

Activities:

1. Follow directions in worksheet #6.

Hour 7: Hand Tool Practice.

Activities:

1. Follow directions in worksheet #7.

Complete this and add it to your binder: