Electricity for the 4-H Scientist Part 10

5. I take hold of the plug--not the cord--when disconnecting the iron.

Yes No

6. I wait until the iron is cold before wrapping the cord around the handle and storing the iron because----.

7. Most irons have a thermostatic control. The iron I am using has settings for----.

8. The purpose of the thermostat is----.

9. These fabrics need high temperature.----

These fabrics need medium temperature.----

These fabrics need low temperature.----

10. These fabrics need sprinkling.----

11. The heat and smoothness of the sole plate smoothes the wrinkles.

Pus.h.i.+ng down on the handle or moving the iron rapidly only makes ironing hard work. I will iron slowly and steadily arranging and moving the garment with the left hand while guiding the iron with the right hand.

(Or the other way for the left handed.) Yes No

12. I have watched an experienced person iron. Yes No

13. I have practiced on handkerchiefs, napkins and pillow cases.

14. Here is my record of ironing for one month.

Month ---- Your Name ----

Date I have ironed: ---------+------------------------------------------------ | |

Demonstrations You Can Give

1. Show a dry iron and a steam-and-dry iron. Tell the difference between them and when each is to be used.

2. Display garments that look nice because they have been ironed properly, and those that have been ironed improperly. Explain about the heat, thermostat, type of iron and why results differ.

For More Information

At a club meeting ask a parent to give a demonstration of ironing different articles. Some power suppliers or dealers have people who will demonstrate the proper way to iron, and how to care for irons.

LESSON NO. B-9 Credit Points 2

LET'S BE FRIENDS WITH ELECTRICITY

Plan a Hazard Hunt

Electricity can be your important lifelong friend and helper, so you will want to know all you can about it and how to treat it properly.

However, careless and improper use of electricity can do a lot of harm.

Used properly, and treated with respect, electricity can do wonderful things to help you every day in many ways.

For safe and proper use of electricity, all wiring, fittings, insulation, cords and plugs must be in good condition. You can be a detective and track down defects in any such type of electrical equipment that you may be using in your home or on your farm.

When you find anything that is wrong, and know where it is, and know what to do about it, you can very likely correct the condition yourself, such as replacing a worn extension cord with a new one. If you find defects in permanent wiring, or some places where wires are bare or terminals are needed, you should tell your parents about them.

SAFETY FIRST, remember, should always be on your mind when working with anything electrical.

WHAT TO DO:

_1. Have A Hazard Hunt_

Go on a Hazard Hunt to see how many electrical hazards you can find.

Look for defects such as broken insulation, worn cords, splices that are not properly soldered and taped, loose connections, or switches that aren't working properly.

There are many ways to have a Hazard Hunt. Choose the method that will be the most fun. Use the Hazard Hunt Guide in this outline to check your home, and other buildings. Maybe you'll want to have a friend help check your home, then you help him check his. Or, why not give each member of your family a Hazard Hunt Guide and have a contest? Parents may want to team up against you and other younger members of your family to see which team can find the most electrical hazards in some set time--say 30 minutes.

Have a Hazard Hunt Committee in your club check all member's homes and buildings and report its findings at the next club meeting.

_To Make It More Fun_

1. Put a hazard tag, like the one shown, (Figure 1) by each hazard that is found. Leave it until the hazard is corrected. Have another contest to see which member of the family corrects the most hazards.

[Ill.u.s.tration: Figure 1]

2. Report on your Hazard Hunt at the next club meeting. Tell about the Hazards found, and what you have done or plan to do about them.

3. Suggest that the entire club have an Electric Hazard Hunt at your club meeting places or any community building. This could be part of one meeting.

4. Have a contest between two teams in the club to see which team can get the most homes in your community checked by the Hazard Hunt Guide.

Losers could give a party for the winners.

_2. Get Others Interested_

Promote a community Electric Hazard Hunt. Enlist the support of power suppliers, electric supply and equipment dealers, schools, newspapers, radio and television stations.

_What To Look For_