Title: Demonstrate safe use of common tools and materials.
Course: Technology and Engineering Awareness (25051) > Section: Creating Products

Demonstration may include tools such as

- hand tools
  - scissors
  - drill
  - coping saw
  - junior hack saw
  - cool melt glue gun
  - screwdriver
  - pliers
  - canary cutter for cardboard
  - clamp
  - wrench
  - hammer
- measuring tools
  - ruler
  - tape measure
- materials
  - plastic
  - cardboard
  - balsa wood
  - craft sticks
  - pipe cleaners
  - brads (paper fasteners)
  - screws and nails.

Teacher Resource: Safety in Technology and Engineering Education, ITEEA

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is safety with tools especially important?
- What is the problem with using a tool for something it was not designed to do?
- Why is it important to use clamping devices?