Year 7 Lesson: Wood Finishing and Protection Techniques

Curriculum Links

ACTDEK023: Investigate characteristics and properties of a range of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment and evaluate the impact of their use.

ACTDEP035: Generate, develop and communicate design ideas and processes for audiences using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques.

ACTDEP036: Select and justify choices of materials, components, tools and equipment to safely make designed solutions.

Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework: Cultural Responsiveness Standard - Staff embed Aboriginal cultural knowledge, such as traditional use of wood and sustainable practices, to demonstrate respect for community values and environmental stewardship.

Cross-Curriculum Priority: Sustainability - Students explore sustainable use of timber and safe workshop practices.

Reading: Wood Finishing and Protection Techniques

Wood finishing protects and enhances appearance using techniques like varnishing, staining, and oiling. Varnish provides a hard, protective layer against moisture and UV damage. Stain adds color while highlighting grain. Oil penetrates wood for natural protection. Proper finishing extends life and maintains beauty.

Spelling Bank

Here are 20 words from the reading for spelling practice (click to hear the word and a longer sentence with context and meaning):

Example Sentences

  1. The word finishing means applying a protective layer to wood. In the lesson, finishing enhances wood's durability and look.
  2. The word protects means safeguards from harm. In the reading, finishing protects wood from moisture and damage.
  3. The word enhances means improves or accentuates. In the context, finishing enhances wood's appearance.
  4. The word appearance means outward look. In the lesson, appearance is improved by staining and varnishing.
  5. The word techniques means methods or skills. In the reading, techniques like oiling provide natural protection.
Fill in the Blanks (Using words from the reading)
1. Wood __________ protects and enhances.
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2. Varnish provides a __________ layer.
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3. Stain adds __________ to wood.
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4. Oil __________ the wood.
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5. Finishing extends wood's __________.
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6. Varnish protects against __________ damage.
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7. Proper finishing maintains __________.
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does varnish provide?
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2. Stain adds __________.
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3. Oil __________ wood.
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4. Finishing extends __________.
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5. Varnish protects against __________ damage.
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6. Proper finishing maintains __________.
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7. Techniques include __________.
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