Razor

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/razor

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 earliest known implement?Razor-like tools crafted from sharp stones date back to approximately 18,000 BC
2. What is the dominant historical type?Straight razors, made from metal, were the primary shaving tools for centuries
3. What is a razor and how has it changed over time?A razor is a tool used to shave hair. It started as sharp stones made from flint or obsidian. Today it comes in many forms, like straight razors, safety razors, and electric shavers.
4. Why did people use sharp stones to shave long ago?People used sharp stones to keep clean and reduce bugs. They also used them for cultural or ritual purposes.

Metallurgy: The science and engineering of metals, including their production and use.
Straight Razor: A traditional shaving implement with a single, sharp blade that folds into a handle, requiring expert handling.
Safety Razor: A shaving tool designed with a protective head to shield the skin from the blade, facilitating safer shaving.
Electric Shaver: A powered device employing oscillating or rotating blades behind a protective foil or rotary heads for hair removal.