Cutting Tools
List two of the any five types of cutting tools that we use in the STEM Lab.
What are SCISSORS, SHEARS, BOX CUTTERS, EXACTO KNIVES, or ROTARY CUTTERS?
When using the single blade tools you should always cut in this direction.
What is from TOP to BOTTOM?
This is something that usually takes places in gym class that should NEVER EVER take place in the STEM Lab.
What is RUNNING?
This is the function or purpose of use of a hot glue gun.
This is the only place in the room that you are allowed to use a hot glue gun.
What is the HOT TOOL STATION?
This tool is the best for cutting thin material like paper, tape, yarn, string, etc.
What are SCISSORS?
The VERY first thing you should do in the event that you cut yourself on a cutting tool.
What is TELL MISS CAPOBIANCO?
When you have something in your hand, you should never do this with it to move it to a different location.
What is throw it?
These two things should NEVER be touched when using a hot glue gun.
What are the METAL NOZZLE and the HOT GLUE?
Any material that does this should not be used with a hot glue gun.
What is WARPED BY THE HEAT?
The tool that helps you protect your hands when using single bladed cutting tools. (Exacto knives, box cutters, and rotary cutters)
What is a METAL STRAIGHT EDGE?
This is something you should NEVER EVER do when using any of the cutting tools.
What is TOUCH THE BLADE?
After using any tools, this will be done at the end of class.
What is CLEAN UP?
This is what you do when the glue gun runs out of glue.
What is INSERT ANOTHER GLUE STICK?
NOTHING ELSE EVER!
This is how a hot glue gun should be kept when it is being used.
What is STANDING UPRIGHT (on its feet) and OVER CRAFT PAPER?
This is what you should do in the event that something breaks.
What is TELL THE TEACHER?
Before you cut anything, this is the first thing you need to do (often with a pencil and a ruler).
What is MARK or DRAW your cut line?
If you are not comfortable using any of the tools in the lab, you would ask this person to help you.
Who is the TEACHER?
What is POPSICLE STICK, TOOTH PICK, or PENCIL?
This is how long the glue gun needs to heat up or cool down.
What is FIVE MINUTES?
When moving around the classroom, the blade should always be ....
What is COVERED?
This is the tool we use to protect the table and to cut straight when we are using the cutting tools.
What is a CUTTING MAT?
This is how you should be using all tools.
What is CAREFULLY, or with CONCENTRATION?
This is how a hot glue gun works.
What is HEATS SOLID PLASTIC INTO LIQUID PLASTIC THAT GLUES MATERIALS TOGETHER WHEN IT DRIES?
This is the first thing you should do if the glue gun breaks or you get burned.
What is TELL MISS CAPOBIANCO?