Welding is more than structural engineering projects. The welders and fabricators on these pages create art--fabulous sculptures from scrap and other metals. Students develop their language and presentation skills as they learn more about using their skills to create beautiful--and often marketable--objects of art.
Identify various creative uses for welding skills
Understand vocabulary in context
Recognize present perfect verbs
Identify tools and techniques used by professionals
Reflect on your own inspiration and interests
Give an oral presentation about plans for a home-welded project
HOMEWORK
ACTIVE LISTENING - Watch the video about making a Valentines Day gift. Use the CC subtitles if necessary.
Answer the questions below in your Welding Notebook, and prepare to discuss them in class:
How long has Jimbo been married to his wife?
What does Jimbo usually give his wife as gifts?
Where does he find the metal for this project?
How many pieces of scrap metal did he use?
What tools did he use to create this project?
Would you create this gift? Why or why not?
HOMEWORK
A. ACTIVE LISTENING - Watch the video about sculptor, Andreas Drenters. Use the CC subtitles if necessary.
B. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS - answer on a separate piece of paper and bring it to class.
What has inspired Andreas Drenters in his life?
How long has Andreas been a sculptor?
Who taught Andreas his art?
Why did Andreas have trouble sleeping at night?
Why does Andreas compare himself to an ant?
Where does Andreas live?
How does Andreas know he has inspired other artists?
How does Andreas feel about his art now?
C. PERSONAL REFLECTION - answer on a separate piece of paper and bring it to class
What inspires you?
If you had to compare yourself to an animal, which animal would it be, and why?