Spotlight on Learning:
Spotlight on Learning: Cultural Heritage: Wood Artifacts
Presented by: Mr. Jason Skelton
Course: Woodwork 11/12
TEACHER REFLECTION: Wood is one of the most used materials in human history for the production of artistic works, evidence that reflects not only the availability of wood but also its natural aesthetic qualities. The investigation of wooden artifacts supplies an interesting reference framework for better understanding the technical construction skills of the past and provides concurrent information on the significance of the artifacts, on their values and on the historical period during which they probably were created. (Credit: European Journal of Science, Ref).
Students were asked to research a wood artifact that was related to their cultural heritage. From their research students were asked to provide the following information:
○ Tell me what the artifact is (show me some pictures)
○ What culture does it come from?
○ When did it first originate?
○ What does it symbolize or how is it significant to your culture?
○ What type of wood is it usually made from?
○ Find a video demonstrating the making of the artifact.
○ Create your own step by step procedure on how to create the
wood artifact in the woodshop here at Mouat.
○ Share with me the completed Google slide presentation