dankgus

I have been meaning to post back here and thank everyone for their suggestions.  We ended up going with the clay suggestion and it was great.  My son brought a bunch of clay and a couple of hammers made out of wooden dowel so the kids could pound the clay into some shapes.  It went over well.

Thanks!

--Dan

I am not a blacksmith, but I do enjoy a good metalworking video on youtube now and again!  The reason I am posting here is because my son is working on a report/project for his 7th grade history class.  His topic is "medieval blacksmithing".  Part of the project is a hands on activity for other students to take part in. My son seems to think I know everything and asked what ideas I might have for his hands on activity.  I have zero ideas.  I mean, they can't exactly pound on some red hot iron at school!

I figured a metalworking forum would be a good place to ask.  Does anybody have any ideas?  The scope is pretty broad.  We appreciate any input you might have!

Thanks!

--Dan