It’s funny how much a class room can change and this being a wood shop, there is more technology based in this room. I remember taking shop in middle school and we had a lot more sophisticated machinery than they do in this picture. It shows how much technology changed in the last 50 years or so and how it affected the culture because you can visibly see the difference in the appearance of those kids compared to today’s kids also.
Erik, nice perspective. The one thing that struck me about this picture was there were no precautions taken to prevent injury...protective eyewear, safety shoes, etc. People probably never thought to sue the school if the child got hurt, unlike today's society. These boys were learning a valuable trade... to be able to take a piece of wood and mold into a chair or table is amazing.
This picture conveys to me, that technology has changed. Each student is doing simple tasks, compared to today where we have electrical sanders and saws. Modern tools to make things go faster.
Wow! What a great picture! TImes were much more simply then! The children are not wearing any safety gear! I really enjoy learning about wood shop class, because I never enrolled in one. It's always great to learn about a new subject!
Nice picture. First, where are the safety glasses? Where are the gloves? This would not be allowed in 2011! Times have changes so much that its hard for me to even comprehend this was allowed back then.
It’s funny how much a class room can change and this being a wood shop, there is more technology based in this room. I remember taking shop in middle school and we had a lot more sophisticated machinery than they do in this picture. It shows how much technology changed in the last 50 years or so and how it affected the culture because you can visibly see the difference in the appearance of those kids compared to today’s kids also.
ReplyDeleteErik, nice perspective. The one thing that struck me about this picture was there were no precautions taken to prevent injury...protective eyewear, safety shoes, etc. People probably never thought to sue the school if the child got hurt, unlike today's society. These boys were learning a valuable trade... to be able to take a piece of wood and mold into a chair or table is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThis picture conveys to me, that technology has changed. Each student is doing simple tasks, compared to today where we have electrical sanders and saws. Modern tools to make things go faster.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great picture! TImes were much more simply then! The children are not wearing any safety gear! I really enjoy learning about wood shop class, because I never enrolled in one. It's always great to learn about a new subject!
ReplyDeleteNice picture. First, where are the safety glasses? Where are the gloves? This would not be allowed in 2011! Times have changes so much that its hard for me to even comprehend this was allowed back then.
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