SAASTE Technology |
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Key Concepts |
Grade 4 - Grade 5 - Grade 6 - Grade 7 - Grade 8 - Grade 9 |
Modules |
Processing Grade 8/9 - Mechanical Systems Grade 9 - Structures Grade 5 - Structures Grade 8 |
Activities |
Conductors & Insulators - Electronic Circuits - AND & OR Gates - Circuit/Systems Diagram - Hydraulics - Hydraulics & Pneumatics - Technological Products - Preservation-1 - Identifying Materials - Properties of Materials - Preservation-2 - Electroplating - Conditioning-Strengthening/Waterproofing-1 - Conditioning-Strengthening\Waterproofing-2 - Shaping - Forming - Forces - Types of Structures - Mechanisms Worksheet |
KEY CONCEPTS, KEY FOCUS and IMPLICATIONS for TEACHING & LEARNING of Technology through the RNCS | ||
Grade 8 | ||
Investigates:
context
products-compare- (relevant to problem and based on specified design aspects)
tests / testing
handling (collect, extract, summarise, presents and uses the information to justify and support decisions) |
Systems & Control: Mechanical advantage -in terms of how movement and force is influenced-(mechanical systems, hydraulic & pneumatic included)
system diagrams
- Process - Output âANDâ & âORâ logic. (more than one input / control device)
- Process â Output
circuit diagrams
using Truth tables
system diagrams |
Impacts: technological products (Express detailed opinion for positive and/or negative effects on quality of peopleâs life & on the environment) |
Designs: Design brief Lists specifications and constraints based on specified design aspects.
solutions- alternative- (linked to design brief & specifications and/or constraints.)
of solution with reasons
solution developed further -(graphics and/or modeling) |
Processing :
Shaping or Conditioning a material by adapting them for particular purposes (increased strength, withstand forces, etc.) |
Biases : Human rights (Opinions backed by factual evidence on effect of technology solutions) |
Makes : Planning Materials list Tools list Construction techniques Design adaption Safety, material and tool use |
Structures: Frame Structures :
components. Reinforcing techniques Stability (as in grade 7) all within the context of FRAME structures |
Indigenous Technology:
(Comparison of ways of solving similar problems in terms of their belief/value system) |
Evaluates:
Strengths and weaknesses of: Product , System and of plan of action
(given) criteria for evaluation
for improvement / modification |
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Communicates:
(1st / 3rd angle) or 3D (isometric, perspective, oblique)
sketches / drawings (colour/ shading/ rendering) circuit diagrams (circuit symbols) systems diagrams (input, process, output)
labels, dimensions, list of quantities. SA drawing conventions (for above) Appropriate use of Technology to present information for particular target audience |
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