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Skill Module: Shapes
Skills: Retraction, thinking in 3D
On this page:
- Supplies and Setup
- Instructions and Objectives
- Scoring Rubric
- Scorecard
Supplies and Setup
Supplies
- Gauze pad (we prefer a single layer of this type over standard woven gauze)
- Marking pen
- Stay suture
- Shape templates:
Lightning.pdf
Gingerbread person.pdf
Umbrella.pdf
Set up
- Trace the shapes on 3 separate gauze pads
- Attach each gauze pad at one end to a fixed post with a single stay suture, like pages in a book.
Objectives
Primary objectives
- Cut out the designated shapes in the following order:
- Lightning bolt
- Umbrella
- Gingerbread man
Technical objectives
- Precise cutting: cut in the middle of the line
Scoring Rubric
How long did it take you to complete all three shapes?
- Under 10 minutes (25 points)
- 10-15 minutes (20 points)
- 15-20 minutes (15 points)
- 20-25 minutes (10 points)
- 25-30 minutes (5 points)
- >30 minutes (0 points)
Answer the following questions for each shape you completely cut out in 20 minutes or less.
![](https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_200/public/media/general/2023-10/lb_ink_on_every_margin_update.jpeg?itok=w3L1CAAU 200w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_260/public/media/general/2023-10/lb_ink_on_every_margin_update.jpeg?itok=MazWyebR 260w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_320/public/media/general/2023-10/lb_ink_on_every_margin_update.jpeg?itok=ztwC0tTf 320w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_400/public/media/general/2023-10/lb_ink_on_every_margin_update.jpeg?itok=7nJKv3bm 400w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_520/public/media/general/2023-10/lb_ink_on_every_margin_update.jpeg?itok=J_FYe5Nr 520w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_640/public/media/general/2023-10/lb_ink_on_every_margin_update.jpeg?itok=wpZkh6ST 640w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_800/public/media/general/2023-10/lb_ink_on_every_margin_update.jpeg?itok=tEz9uoAz 800w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1040/public/media/general/2023-10/lb_ink_on_every_margin_update.jpeg?itok=-yTxeihL 1040w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1280/public/media/general/2023-10/lb_ink_on_every_margin_update.jpeg?itok=QatMYXAr 1280w, https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1600/public/media/general/2023-10/lb_ink_on_every_margin_update.jpeg?itok=5SXFp1NY 1600w)
Is there ink on every margin of your shape?
- Yes (13 points)
- My shape has 1-2 small white edges (8 points)
- My shape has 3-5 small white edges OR 1-2 long white edges (4 points)
- My shape has mostly white edges (0 points)
Answer the following questions for each shape you completely cut out in 20 minutes or less.
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Is your shape stretched or torn?
- No (20 points)
- Yes, the fibers are visibly stretched in at least one place but not torn (10 points)
- Yes, my shape is torn in at least one place (0 points)
Calculate Your Score
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