Head office, Rana Pratap Bagh, Delhi011 2721 1512+91 97116 99511

Science projects and kits17 books

Tools, Materials and Safety for Model Making

Everything you need to build neat, strong and safe science models

  • Free ebook
  • Beginner
  • 28 pages
  • 112 KB
  • PDF, English
Download free PDFRead online

Free to download, read, print and share. Not for sale.

About this ebook

What you will learn

A friendly handbook for students, parents and teachers on the boards, glues, cutting and measuring tools, paints, wires, switches, batteries, motors and LEDs used in school models. You will learn which material to choose and why, how to use each tool safely, what to do if someone gets hurt, and how to pack and present your model on exhibition day.

Who it is for

Students, parents and teachers making models at home or school.

Contents

  1. Planning your model and your work corner
  2. Choosing a base board
  3. Glues and tapes
  4. Cutting tools and safe cutting
  5. Measuring and marking
  6. Colours and finishes
  7. Wires, switches and battery holders
  8. Motors and LEDs
  9. Labels and printing
  10. Workshop safety rules and first aid
  11. Packing, transport and exhibition day

At the end of the book

  • Practice questionsTo check what you have learnt, with the answers after them.
  • GlossaryThe key words of the book, each explained in one sentence.
  • Easy EnglishShort sentences and everyday words, with each new word explained the first time.

Reading, printing and sharing

  1. On a phone or computerTap Read online to open the book in your browser, or Download to keep it and read it without the internet.
  2. To printThe pages are A5, half the size of A4. Choose two pages per sheet in the print settings to fit two pages on each A4 sheet.
  3. To shareSend the link to this page, or the PDF itself, to friends, classmates or students. The book is free for everyone.

Safety first. Electronics in these books runs on cells and batteries of up to 12 V, never on mains electricity. Soldering, hot glue, cutters and chemicals need an adult nearby for younger students.

Make it

Need the parts for your project?

GTI Projects & Kits sells ready-made working models, project kits, DIY kits and spare parts on Amazon and Flipkart. Ask the head office on WhatsApp which kit suits your class and topic.

Browse projects and kitsAsk on WhatsApp

More from this family

All 17 books in Science projects and kits

The library

100 free ebooks in 8 families

Browse the whole library
WhatsApp us