Drafting worksheets

7th Grade Industrial Technology Description/Standards

  • 1. Demonstrate knowledge of fractions as used in measurements.
  • 1a. Understand how to read metric and english ruler measurements.
  • 1b. Understand how to add and subtract fractions in half and quarter increments.
  • 1c. Use rulers to draw accurately measured lines.
  • 1d. Use rulers to draw simple shapes to scale.

  • 2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in giving paper structural strength.
  • 2a. Understand real world applications of folds to improve structure/strength.
  • 2b. Create Paper self-supporting paper towers.
  • 2c. Create paper bridges.
  • 2c. Create flying paper airplanes.

  • 3. Demonstrate knowledge and use of the technical skills of leather working.
  • 2a. Understand real world applications of leather work.
  • 2b. Understand and apply leather working techniques to make a bookmark.
  • 2c. Clean and finish leather.

  • 4. Understand mechanics of gears and simple machines.
  • 4a. Understand real world applications of gears/wheels in transportation.
  • 4b. Understand gear ratios.
  • 4c. Follow directions to create simple lego machines.
  • 4d. Create original machines without directions

  • 5. Make a wood craft cut-out.
  • 5a. Understand woodworking tools and safety precautions.
  • 5b. Use wood working tools to cut and smooth a simple shape.
  • 5c. Use paints, stains and varnish to finish project.



    • Neat writing is vital in Architectural and Mechanical drafting. The first worksheet students are given is a Lettering Exercise.


    Being able to sketch accurate lines is an important part of drafting. This Sketching Worksheet helps students exercise their line sketching skills.


    Mechanical Drawings are laid out in a standard format: Front view in the bottom left of the page. Top view directly on top of that and the side view just right of the front view. This two-page worksheet helps students understand how different faces of an object translate into Front, Top, and Side views.


    The first true "Drafting" assignment is a "Reproduction" worksheet where students reproduce, as accurately as possible, a given object with specific dimensions.


    Evaluation:

    10 points for each worksheet based on neatness and accuracy.