# Lesson Plan: Processing of Materials – Wood
**Grade Level:** Junior Secondary 3
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Subject:** Basic Technology
**Topic:** Processing of Materials – Wood
## Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify different types of wood and their characteristics.
2. Understand the process of converting raw wood into usable form.
3. Describe the tools and equipment used in wood processing.
4. Explain the safety measures to be taken during wood processing.
## Materials Needed:
- Samples of different types of wood (hardwood, softwood)
- Photos or diagrams of the wood processing stages
- Woodworking tools (saw, chisel, plane, etc.)
- Safety equipment (goggles, gloves)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with notes on wood processing
- Workbench setup for demonstration
## Lesson Outline:
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting & Roll Call:**
- Quick attendance and greeting.
2. **Introduction Activity:**
- Start with an engaging question: "Have any of you ever used wood to make something? What did you make?"
- Show students samples of different types of wood and briefly talk about their uses.
3. **Objective Overview:**
- Briefly outline the objectives of the lesson.
### Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Types of Wood:**
- Discuss the difference between hardwoods and softwoods.
- Show physical samples or pictures and explain characteristics (grain, texture, color).
2. **Stages of Wood Processing:**
- Discuss the stages from felling the tree to the final product: felling, seasoning, conversion to planks, and finishing.
- Use diagrams to visually represent each stage.
3. **Tools and Equipment:**
- Show students various woodworking tools and explain their uses.
- Highlight the importance of each tool in the processing stages.
### Demonstration (15 minutes)
1. **Tool Demonstration:**
- Demonstrate how to use a basic woodworking tool (e.g., saw, chisel) safely and effectively.
2. **Safety Measures:**
- Discuss and demonstrate the importance of safety equipment like goggles and gloves.
- Outline basic safety rules to follow while processing wood.
### Activity (10 minutes)
1. **Hands-On Activity:**
- Have students handle the wood samples and tools (with supervision).
- Let them try a simple task, such as sanding a small piece of wood, to get a feel for the material.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Review & Questions:**
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- Open the floor for any questions.
2. **Homework Assignment:**
- Assign a short research task asking students to find out more about a particular type of wood and its uses.
3. **Closing Remarks:**
- Briefly mention the next lesson topic to build anticipation.
- Thank the students for their participation and attention.
## Assessment:
- **Formative Assessment:** Observations during the hands-on activity and responses to questions.
- **Summative Assessment:** Short quiz in the next class covering types of wood, processing stages, tools, and safety measures.
- **Homework Review:** Check the research task for completeness and understanding.
## Additional Notes:
- Ensure all safety measures are strictly enforced during the hands-on activities.
- Be prepared with extra materials in case any tools or samples get damaged.
- Encourage students to explore woodworking as a hobby to understand practical applications.