1. Teaching Objectives

1. Hands-on Skills and Problem-Solving: By using mini metal grinders, mini metal lathes, mini metal saws, and mini metal drills, students can create their own small projects, enhancing their practical abilities and independent thinking skills. By actively participating in the production process, students can better understand the significance of each step and learn how to solve small problems through hands-on experience.

2. Stimulating Creativity and Imagination: Students are encouraged to freely express their creativity, design, and bring their ideas to life. This stimulates their innovative thinking. By encouraging students to imagine and create their own projects, they will develop spatial thinking, improve their aesthetic awareness, and cultivate an innovative mindset through hands-on practice, applying design concepts in a practical way.

3. Fostering Teamwork and Communication Skills: By working in groups, students enhance their communication and teamwork skills. During each activity, students need to collaborate, divide tasks, and learn how to coordinate and solve problems together. This teamwork experience strengthens their sense of collective responsibility and prepares them for working in larger teams and collaborative environments in the future.

Exploration of Science and Technology: Through operating tools firsthand, students are introduced to basic mechanical principles and develop an interest in science and technology. By using tools and machines, students will gain an initial understanding of scientific concepts such as leverage, friction, and material selection. These theoretical foundations will be valuable for their future learning.

2. Teaching Content and Activity Plan

1. Course Introduction: Exploring the World of Tools

• Objective: Spark student interest and familiarize them with tools.

• Activity: At the start of the course, the teacher will display mini metal grinders, mini metal lathes, mini metal saws, mini metal drills, and other tools, briefly explaining their uses and working principles. The teacher will introduce how these tools help create different objects, explaining their functions and importance. To make the lesson more engaging, the teacher can dress up as a “little craftsman” and take the students on an adventure to explore the world of tools.

• Interactive Session: The teacher will demonstrate how the tools work using toy models and ask the students, “What do you think these tools can make?” Encouraging children to ask questions and express their thoughts helps engage students in an interactive, fun learning environment.

2. Safety First: A Guide to Using Tools

• Objective: Teach students how to use tools safely.

• Activity: Safety is the top priority when using any tool. The teacher will show examples and conduct demonstrations on the safe use of each tool, especially for younger children. The teacher will explain how to wear safety goggles and gloves, how to keep the workspace tidy, and how to avoid accidents during tool usage. Every student must understand and remember these safety rules.

• Activity Session: The students will role-play a “tool shop,” taking on roles such as craftsman, assistant, and customer. They will demonstrate the correct use of tools and safety rules. During the game, the teacher will remind them to follow safety procedures and correct any unsafe behaviors. This scenario-based approach helps students better understand and remember safety practices.

3. Exploring Tools: Little Craftsman Practice

• Objective: Let students practice using tools and experience the joy of creating.

• Activity: After learning about safety, students will begin practicing with mini metal grinders, mini metal lathes, mini metal saws, mini metal drills, and other tools. Under the teacher's guidance, students will perform simple tasks, such as cutting wood strips with a mini metal saw, making circular wooden pieces with a mini metal lathe, drilling holes with a mini metal drill, and smoothing surfaces with a mini metal grinder. These activities help students become familiar with the basic operation of the tools and improve their hand-eye coordination.

• Activity Session: The students will be divided into groups, and each group will choose one tool to practice with. The teacher will provide different materials and tasks for each group, and students will use their chosen tools based on their interest and ability. Throughout the activity, the teacher will provide individual guidance and correct students' techniques. Through this hands-on practice, students will not only understand the function and use of each tool but also gain confidence and a sense of achievement.

4. Creative Project: My Little Car

• Objective: Foster design skills and encourage creativity and hands-on making.

• Activity: Students will design and create a simple wooden car based on their interests. This activity helps students develop spatial imagination, design skills, and aesthetic understanding. Students will use various tools, such as using a mini metal lathe to make wheels, a mini metal saw to cut the body, and a mini metal drill to make holes, giving full play to their creativity. Students are also encouraged to design unique shapes and even name and decorate their cars.

• Activity Session: Students will start making their cars based on their design plans. The teacher will assign different tasks to each group, such as cutting wood, assembling the car, or sanding the surface. Each student will have the opportunity to use different tools and work collaboratively to complete the project. Afterward, students will showcase their cars and share their experiences and insights from the making process.

5. Teamwork Challenge: Little Craftsman Big Challenge

• Objective: Develop teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Activity: In this activity, students will form small groups to create a unique wooden product, such as a car, flying object, or animal model. Each member of the group will contribute based on their interests and strengths, for example, some will cut wood using the mini metal saw, others will sand or assemble the pieces, and the entire team will work together to finish the project within a set time. This activity enhances students' hands-on skills and teaches them how to coordinate and work together as a team.

• Activity Session: Each group will present their creative product and explain how they divided the tasks and worked together. The teacher will encourage students to reflect on challenges they encountered during the collaboration and offer solutions. Through this reflection, students will better understand the importance of teamwork and improve their collaborative abilities in future activities.

6. Project Showcase and Reflection

• Objective: Encourage students to express themselves, share their ideas, and reflect on their experiences.

• Activity: At the end of the course, students will showcase the projects they created and explain the process, challenges they faced, and how they solved problems. Other students can ask questions or provide suggestions, which not only helps students improve their communication skills but also teaches them how to accept feedback. This session allows students to summarize their experiences, reflect on what they have learned, and build their self-confidence.

• Activity Session: During the showcase, students will present their work and explain their creative process. The teacher will ask questions like, “What would you do differently if you made this project again?” This reflection session helps students internalize their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the tools and skills they’ve learned.

  
  

3. Benefits for the School and Students

1. Benefits for the School:

• Advancing STEAM Education: This course integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and math, aligning with modern educational concepts. It injects innovative teaching elements into the school, promoting the development of STEAM education. By implementing this course, the school can better foster students’ creativity and practical skills.

• Cultivating Innovative Talent: Through these hands-on activities, the school can cultivate students with creativity, practical abilities, and teamwork skills, contributing innovative talents to society’s future development.

• Strengthening School-Community Engagement: The innovative hands-on course will attract more attention from parents and the community, enhancing the school’s visibility and demonstrating its forward-thinking and practical approach to education.

2. Benefits for Students:

• Hands-on Skills and Problem-Solving: By using tools, students will not only improve their practical skills but also learn how to solve real-life problems, such as designing and creating functional objects like cars. These skills will help them handle future challenges in their learning.

• Stimulating Creativity and Confidence: During the creation process, students experience a sense of accomplishment, sparking their imagination and creativity while boosting their self-confidence. Hands-on practice allows them to realize they can create beautiful and functional items with their own hands.

• Teamwork and Communication Skills: Through group activities, students learn how to work together, communicate, and support each other, enhancing their teamwork skills. They also gain confidence in expressing themselves and presenting their work, preparing them for future group projects and collaborative endeavors.

  
  

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1.Metal Lathe Machine W103M

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3.Metal Sanding Machine W106M

4.Metal Jigsaw with Bow Arm W101MExtA