Power Drill

 

Type:

                        Technical theatre

 

Age/Group:

                        9-12^th grade

 

Time Length:

                        70 minutes

 

Materials Needed:

                        2 Makita Keyless Chuck Cordless Powerdrill

                        2 Makita Precharged 12 Volt Batteries

                        2 Makita Power Chargers

                        2 DeWalt Keyless Chuck Cordless Powerdrill

                        2 DeWalt Precharged 14.4 Volt Batteries

                        2 DeWalt Power Chargers

4 Phillips Bits

                        4 Blocks of Scrap Wood

                        16 Drywall screws

                        48 Extension Screws

4 Pre-Built Flats

                        24 L-Bracing legs

                        Linesman Pliers

                        Flat Blade Screw Driver

 

 

National Goals:

1.             The student will design and produce theatre by conceptualizing and realizing artistic interpretations for informal and formal productions.

Strand:

            Comprehending, Applying, Integrating,

 

 

Objectives:

            The students will learn the types, proper uses, and proper technique of cordless powerdrills. 

The students will learn how to drive and remove screws without stripping the threads or head.   

 

Procedure:

                        Split class into four groups.  Set at four tables.  Present Makita and DeWalt PowerDrills to class.  Allow Students to look over drills, keep one example of each for presentation.  Go over parts on board and diagram both models.  Remind students that each part is fair game for the test.  Let the students each attach and remove both types of batteries.  Move groups from tables to station A.  Station A has 4 preset wood blocks.  There are 2-3 loose screws that each group member is to drive and remove.  Remind students that Makita’s are difficult to work with.  Changing of Makita battery pack may require screw driver.  Remind students that there is no harassment of new students.  Switch Makita and DeWalts among groups.  After all students have used both drills, have them remove the blocks and screws.  They then are instructed to take a single premade flat and attach six L-bracing legs.  They are to attach 2 screws to each side of the leg making an inverted V at the corner.  They need to choose screws that stick out the least for Actor safety.   After the flats are legged they should be turned over and tested for stability.  The flats and legs should then be disassembled and put back in their storage position.  No one is allowed to leave until all materials are put away.  The floor needs to get swept after any work order.

 

Parts:               

1.      Bit

2.      Keyless Chuck

3.      Speed Adjustment

4.      Body

5.      High/Low Gear

6.      Bit Holder

7.      Air Vent

8.      Trigger

9.      Trigger lock / Directional control

10.  Lanyard

11.  Grip

12.  Latch

13.  Battery Pack 

 

Evaluation:

1.      Ability to Drive and Remove Screws without Stripping:        Y/N

2.      Ability to Name parts of DeWalt Powerdrill:                        Y/N

3.      Ability to Name parts of Makita Powerdrill:             Y/N

4.      Ability to Change Bits                                                         Y/N

 

 

 

 

Makita

DeWalt