One of the ways we teach is through projects. When we do a project, we build a practical item that involves several skills. These projects are preceded by a lesson on the same material and usually take more than one lesson to complete. The boys can always take home any projects they complete. Several recent projects are listed below.
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Students constructed their very own fully disassemble-able and portable bucksaws. Skills involved — drills, chisels, general woodworking skills, and lots of hand saws.
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Students created charcoal chimneys, which are used instead of lighter fluid when starting a grill. This project accompanied our unit on grilling.
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Students built and wired an industrial-style lamp. Skills involved — electricity, wiring, AC voltage, drilling, and pipe fittings.
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The Battle Bridge is a game carefully designed for maximum fun. Marbles are shot across the bridge, scored in holes and obstructed by pegs. Skills involved — drills, including how to use them, different bits, and techniques.
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