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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Moisture Content Activity

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students measure the moisture found in the wood that is used for furniture making. In this moisture worksheet, students practice using the MC formula to measure the water content of the wood.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Woodworking

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has detailed information on the occupation of woodworking. It has sections on the Nature of Work, Working Conditions, Employment, Training Job Outlook, Earnings, Related Occupations, and Sources of Additional Information.
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Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Maloof on Maloof

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian profiles the work of master furniture craftsman, Sam Maloof. While not technically sculpture, Maloof's work approaches fine art in its beauty yet has a strong element of function. Videos require QuickTime plug-in.
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Website
Other

Popular Mechanics: Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Popular Mechanics covers the latest in technology. Topics include computers, the Internet, audio, television, and more.