Rake (tool)

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rake-tool

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the tool classification?Hand tool for gathering loose material or leveling soil
2. What is the historical precursors?Simple bundles of twigs or branches used in ancient agricultural practices

Tilth: The condition of soil regarding its structure, consistency, and porosity, suitable for plant growth.
Ergonomic Design: The scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, and methods to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.
Shear Force: A force acting parallel to a surface or cross-section, often used to cut or separate material.