Basic Science and Technology – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 9 – INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORK AND HAND TOOLS

MEANING OF WOODWORK 

Woodwork is the act of using wood to make useful items such as tables, chairs, doors, and shelves. In order words, woodwork is the activity of making useful items from wood. It involves cutting, shaping, joining, and finishing wood with simple tools.

 

MEANING OF HAND TOOLS 

Hand tools are simple tools that are used by hand to do woodwork. They do not use electricity. Hand tools help in measuring, cutting, shaping, fixing, and smoothing wood.

 

EXAMPLES OF HAND TOOLS IN WOODWORK 

1. Measuring Tools

2. Ruler

3. Measuring tape

4. Try square

5. Cutting Tools

6. Saw

7. Chisel

8. Fixing Tools

9. Hammer

10. Screwdriver

11. Finishing Tools

12. Sandpaper

13. File

 

IMPORTANCE OF WOODWORK AND HAND TOOLS 

They are important because they:

1. teach us practical and useful skills.

2. help us to be creative.

3. prepare us for future vocational skills.

4. help us understand how wooden items are made.

 

SAFETY RULES IN WOODWORK 

1. Always follow the teacher’s instructions.

2. Do not misuse tools.

3. Keep tools in their proper place after use.

4. Handle sharp tools carefully.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORK AND HAND TOOLS

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D. 

1. What is woodwork?

A. Making things from plastic

B. Making useful items  from wood

C. Painting pictures

D. Making things from metal

 

2. Which of the following is used in woodwork?

A. Rubber

B. Glass

C. Paper D. Wood

 

3. Hand tools are tools that are used by _____.

A. Machine

B. Electricity

C. Hand

D. Computer

 

4. Which tool is used for cutting wood?

A. Hammer

B. Saw

C. Screwdriver

D. File

 

5. Which of these is a measuring tool in woodwork?

A. Ruler

B. Chisel

C. Hammer

D. Sandpaper

 

6. Which tool is used for driving nails into wood?

A. Hammer

B. File

B. Saw

D. Chisel

 

7. Sandpaper is used for _____.

A. Cutting wood

B. Measuring wood

D. Fixing nails

C. Smoothing wood surfaces

 

8. Which of the following is a safety rule in woodwork?

A. Playing with tools

B. Running in the workshop

C. Following the teacher’s instructions

D. Throwing tools

 

9. Which tool is used to tighten or loosen screws?

A. Hammer

B. Saw

C. Ruler

D. Screwdriver

 

10. Woodwork helps pupils to learn _____.

A. Dancing skills

B. Practical skills

C. Singing

D. Swimming

 

FILL IN THE GAP QUESTIONS

11. Woodwork is the act of making objects using _____.

12. Tools that are operated by hand are called _____ tools.

13. A hammer is used for driving _____ into wood.

14. Wearing safety goggles helps to protect the _____ during woodwork.

15. Safety rules are important in woodwork to prevent _____.

 

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

16. What is woodwork?

17. Name two hand tools used in woodwork.

18. Mention one importance of woodwork.

19. Why are hand tools important in woodwork?

20. State one safety rule in woodwork.

 

ANSWER KEYS 

1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. D 10. B 11. wood 12. hand 13. nails 14. eyes 15. accidents

16. Woodwork is the process of making or repairing objects using wood.

17. Hammer and saw.

18. Woodwork helps us make furniture and useful items.

19. They help to cut, shape, and join pieces of wood.

20. Always handle tools carefully.