Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Design and Technology
Lesson Topic: Tools and equipment: hand tools, power tools, machine tools
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify key hand, power, and machine tools used in resistant materials manufacturing.
  • Explain the appropriate selection criteria for tools based on material, operation, and precision.
  • Demonstrate safe set‑up and use of common tools, including PPE and safety checks.
  • Apply measurement techniques to verify dimensions after machining operations.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed worksheet with tool identification table
  • Sample hand tools (files, hacksaw, hand drill)
  • Power tool demo units (electric drill, angle grinder, jigsaw)
  • Machine tool access (lathe, milling machine, drill press, band saw) or video demonstration
  • Safety equipment: safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection
  • Measuring instruments: ruler, calipers, tape measure
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick video showing a metal bracket being fabricated, prompting students to notice the variety of tools involved. Review prior knowledge of basic measuring tools and the importance of PPE. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to select and safely operate the correct tool for a given resistant‑material task.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Students label a mixed list of tool images on a worksheet to activate prior knowledge.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Overview of hand tools, power tools and machine tools, highlighting key functions and safety points.
  3. Demonstration stations (20’) – Small groups rotate through stations: (a) hand tool shaping, (b) power tool cutting, (c) machine tool drilling, each with teacher modelling safe set‑up.
  4. Tool‑selection activity (10’) – Using the decision‑making checklist, groups decide which tool to use for a given bracket design and justify their choice.
  5. Accuracy check (10’) – Students measure a pre‑cut sample with calipers and record results, discussing tolerances.
  6. Plenary & exit ticket (5’) – Recap main ideas; students write one tip for safe tool use on a sticky note as an exit ticket.
Conclusion:
Summarise how matching the tool to the material and operation enhances accuracy and safety. Collect the exit tickets and highlight common safety tips mentioned. Assign homework to research a new power tool not covered and prepare a brief safety briefing for the next class.