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Activity Originally Created By: Mike Morris

Why do I need to know how to use a hand saw?

Part of Lesson Plan: Building a Basic Bird House using Hand Saws - Lesson 2 of 2

Activity Overview / Details

10 minutes

In a journal (or on a piece of paper) have students answer the following reflection questions:

  1. When is a handsaw used in the real world?
  2. List as many types of handsaws as you know.
  3. List three important safety rules when using safety saws.

After they have finished answering these questions have them read the article attached" When to  use a handsaw"   After reading the article the students should write a short reflection regarding the article.

  1. Do you agree with the author of this article?  Why or why not?

Materials / Resources

  • When to use a Handsaw When to use a Handsaw [ Download ] An article describing real world applications of the handsaw.