Lesson 1: Sanding the Flower Pieces
Duration of Days: 6
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to identify different sandpaper grits and demonstrate proper sanding techniques to remove saw marks and splinters from their flower pieces, resulting in a surface ready for paint.
How does the "grit" of sandpaper change the way the wood feels and looks?
Grit
Paint
Rough
Smooth
Dust
Standard 1: Demonstrate safe use of hand tools (sandpaper/blocks).
Standard 5: Apply a finish to a product to make it look and feel good.
Standard 8: Wear safety glasses at all times in the work area.
Description: A hands-on lab where students prep four precut frog pieces. Students start with 120 grit to remove machine marks, move to 180 grit for smoothing, and finish with 220 grit for a "paint-ready" surface.
Purpose: To develop the fine motor skills and patience required for high-quality manufacturing and construction finishes.
DOK Level: 2 (Skill/Concept): Students must apply a specific multi-step process and make decisions on when a piece is "ready" for the next stage.
Our classroom utilizes a collaborative instructional model to ensure all students access the curriculum at their individual challenge level. By partnering with paraeducators, we provide targeted small-group interventions, scaffolded independent practice, and real-time adjustments to lessons. This multi-tiered approach allows for high-frequency feedback and ensures that accommodations are integrated naturally into the daily flow of learning.
Completion of project
Hardware: 3 Precut Flower pieces
Abrasives: 120, 180, and 220 grit