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Penn London first graders demonstrate Chompsaw woodworking project funded by Avon Grove Education Foundation
Summary
First graders from Penn London Elementary demonstrated a cardboard woodworking project using a Chompsaw obtained through a grant from the Avon Grove Education Foundation, showing connections to the district's Future Ready profile and state science/engineering standards.
At a March Avon Grove School District board meeting, first graders from Penn London Elementary demonstrated a hands-on woodworking project using a Chompsaw tool purchased with a grant from the Avon Grove Education Foundation.
The presentation, introduced by Dr. Harvey, featured teacher Ms. Harrison and Penn London teacher Miss Shiley, who explained that the tool and accompanying workstations were obtained through a grant. Miss Shiley said the idea began after seeing an online advertisement and that the product developers had appeared on Shark Tank. "Who doesn't want to use power tools?" she told the board, describing how the grant was written and awarded.
Students demonstrated safety and basic technique before showing…
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