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Bamboo Craft

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1. How is bamboo classified scientifically?

2. Name the parts of a bamboo plant.

3. Under what condition does the bamboo plant grow best?

4. How high can the bamboo plant grow?

5. How often does the bamboo plant flower?

6. What are the special qualities of the bamboo plant that have inspired many artists and poets in their works of art?

7. What are the different uses of bamboo?

8. What are some of the tools needed in working with bamboo?

9. What are the hazards involved when working with bamboo?

10. Make four different bamboo craft items from four of the following categories (all four items must NOT be from the same category):

a. A decorative item. Example: candle holder, picture frame, flower pot holder (planter), water wheel, wind chime

b. A kitchen utensil item. Example: cup, ladle, spoon, butter knife, basket, tea cup, mug, mat, tray, pot holder, chopsticks, food cover

c. A stationery item. Example: letter opener, pencil container, coin container

d. A musical instrument. Example: flute, whistle, rattler, xylophone, percussion instrument

e. A piece of furniture. Example: chair, stool, table, divider, bar set

f. A utility item. Example: back scratcher, clothes hanger, cloth peg, lamp shade, rope ladder, basket, hat, identification tag

g. A toy item. Example: miniature furniture, animals, plane, car