Students may be assessed on participation, completion of written work, and knowledge of shop tools and techniques. Instructor might test students on information explained and discussed during this activity. A long-term activity that ties in well might be the creation of a Task and Tool portfolio. A portfolio of this type would be an ongoing project that could continue throughout the students' shop experience. Students research women's contributions to tools and technology.
Students research the origin and history of a tool in their shop.
Students identify a job or career related to their shop and list the tools and techniques that need to be mastered.