Starter quiz
- What does the prefix tri- mean in the word triangle?
- '3' ✓
Why is wood NOT a suitable material for a saucepan?- It's not shiny.
- It's not a conductor of heat. ✓
- It's hard to shape.
- It burns easily. ✓
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- Which of these is NOT a suitable way to join wood?
- glue
- interlocking
- screws
- sellotape ✓
- nails
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- How many faces does a cuboid have?
- two
- four
- six ✓
- eight
- 10
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- How many vertices do cuboids have?
- two
- four
- six
- eight ✓
- 10
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- There are 10 millimetres (mm) in one centimetre (cm). How many mm are there in 8.7 cm?
- 80
- 70
- 870
- 87 ✓
- 78
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Exit quiz
- A hacksaw is used to __________ wood.
- hold
- measure
- protect
- cut ✓
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Which part of a hacksaw has 'teeth'?- handle
- frame
- blade ✓
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What is the correct length of this line in mm?- 130 mm
- 132 mm ✓
- 135 mm
- 139 mm
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- Using triangles to strengthen joints or structures is known as what?
- interlocking
- triangulation ✓
- glueing
- joining
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How many corner sections does a box frame have?- two
- four
- six
- eight ✓
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- Which of these shapes would be the most effective as a strengthening panel for a box frame?
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Sawing accurately will allow measurements to be accurate.
- Joining with a selection of techniques will strengthen the box frame.
- Card side panels can add strength to a box frame.
Common misconception
A common mistake is inaccurate measuring which means the box frame will not be square.
It is important to measure accurately to make sure the box frame is square.
Keywords
Measure - determine the size of an object using a tool
Join - link or connect two or more things together
Strengthen - to make stronger
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