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In this activity, learners use simple tools to build a bookshelf with a built-in bookend. In doing so, learners explore the impact of friction as well as how the properties of materials are key to their function. This activity is best suited for a wood-shop and requires the use of a drill. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $5 - $10 per student
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 3 6' long Dowels, 5/16" thick
- Wood pieces, at least 1/2" thick
- Drill with bits of 19/64" and 11/32"
- Decorations and paint
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
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Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
- Structure and Properties of Matter
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The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Watsonville Environmental Science Workshop
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Watsonville Environmental Science Workshop, 2011