Careers · Engineering & Building
Carpenter
Wood has to be measured and cut at the right angle or it will not fit. Careful measuring means your shelf comes out straight.
The 20 headline skills a carpenter is built on. Tap a + node to open the 71 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Comparing Lengths & HeightsYou compare lengths so every plank matches.MathematicsAngles in triangles (age 6+)You cut corners at the right angle so they join up.MathematicsUsing Tools SafelySaws and chisels are sharp, so you use them safely.Design & TechnologyObjects vs MaterialsYou choose the right kind of wood for the job.Science
The subjects behind it
MeasurementMathematics
Measure twice, cut once, so the wood fits.
GeometryMathematics
Corners and shapes have to line up to be strong.
Designing & MakingDesign & Technology
You use saws and drills the safe way.
Matter & MaterialsScience
Different woods are hard, soft, or bendy.