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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Real Life Real World Activity Carpentry

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Carpenters use applications of geometry in their work, including the properties of right triangles and circles. This activity uses Cabri Jr. Geometry software to make measurements and solve problems based on carpentry situations....
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The British Museum

The British Museum: Carpenter's Workshop

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a wealth of information regarding the use of carpentry in ancient Egypt. By clicking on the tools in the relief at the top of the page, one can learn about the use of the adze, saw, and bow drill by Egyptian carpenters.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Carpenters

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from States Department of Labor supplies information on the carpentry job industry. Data includes earnings, training, and job outlook.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Iteso

For Students 9th - 10th
The Iteso comprise the second-largest ethnic group in Uganda and a significant portion of the non-Bantu-speaking minority in Kenya's Western Province. For the Iteso of Kenya, there are substantial studies of social organization, social...
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The British Museum

Ancient Egypt: Bed Frame

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a brief overview of the materials and tools used in the construction of an ancient Egyptian bed frame.
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The British Museum

Ancient Egypt: Cabinet

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains pictures and a brief description of an ancient Egyptian wood cabinet.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Woods

For Students 9th - 10th
The Egyptians used wood for many things, but had very little locally, so you can see that they needed to trade for it. Read about how the carpenters used the wood they acquired. Hyperlinks to other places in website. Links to other...
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Keller Dovetail: Dovetails in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of ancient Egyptian boxes showing examples of fine carpentry. Examples of the dovetail technique from 4000 years ago.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Carpenter

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about what carpenters do and learn about the type of education and training one needs in order to become a carpenter.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Egyptian Carpenters

For Students 9th - 10th
Carpenters in the Pyramid Age of Egypt.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Egyptian Chairmaker

For Students 9th - 10th
Workman drilling a hole in the seat of a chair. - Goodrich, 1844
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Curated OER

Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Screwdriver

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Labeled diagram of a screwdriver.
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Curated OER

Merriam Webster: Visual Dictionary Online: Ball Peen Hammer

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustration of a ball-peen hammer.

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