OBJECTIVE
Technical Theatre students will learn to construct, produce, and solve construction skills while building a scale pallet.
UTAH CORE STANDARDS
L1.T.P.2
L1.T.P.8
INTENDED AUDIENCE
9th - 12th Grade Technical Theatre Students (Tech II)
TIME
Two class periods
MATERIALS
- 1 full-size pallet
- Architect ruler / Scale rulers
- Tape Measures
- Ripped 1x4 down to scale or use popsicle sticks
- Use either hot glue or a 5/8 brad to build a pallet
- Staple guns for brads
OUTLINE
- INSTRUCTION AND ACTIVITYInstruct the students how to use an architect ruler.
Have the students measure a pallet, and then use the architect scale on a 1” scale.
Student measure out the pre-cut top slate and runners and assemble using hot glue or a 5/8 brad.
ASSESSMENT
Students complete the building of the “Pallet Project“ and then receive an assessment based on a rubric from another student in the class or a family member if online.
Students can take the project home at the completion of the project.