Tree to Product: Wood Selection Lab
Project 3: Working with Wood and Bamboo
An interactive simulation where students learn to identify different types of wood (hardwood and softwood), understand their properties, and select appropriate materials for various carpentry projects based on real-world applications.
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📖 Your Story
You are an apprentice at 'Green Hands Carpentry,' an eco-friendly furniture workshop in Kerala. Your mentor, Master Carpenter Lakshmi, is teaching you about different types of wood and how to select the right material for each project. The workshop receives orders from all over India, and you must learn to identify woods and match them to their best uses.
What You'll Learn
- Differentiate between hardwood and softwood using the fingernail test and tree characteristics.
- Identify common Indian trees (babool, mango, jackfruit, pine, deodar, eucalyptus, teak) and their wood applications.
- Select appropriate wood types for different carpentry projects based on properties and project requirements.
- Understand workplace and internet safety practices in carpentry contexts.
How to Play
3 Missions Await
Mission 1: The Fingernail Test
4 problems · 40 XP
Mission 2: Match Wood to Purpose
4 problems · 60 XP
Mission 3: Safety and Sustainability
3 problems · 60 XP