Grade 8
Technology
CAPS-aligned Technology practice for Grade 8: 4 terms, 8 topics, with instant feedback, streaks and a leaderboard.
Term 1
Mechanical Systems and Motion
Wedges, wheels and axles, gears, cams, cranks, and mechanical advantage.
Structures and Design Brief
Structure types, forces, loads, and using IDMEC in design tasks.
Term 2
Electrical Systems and Circuit Safety
Series and parallel circuits, components, and safe electrical practices.
Logic and PAT Design Work
AND/OR logic, truth tables, control systems, and panic-button design ideas.
Term 3
Making and Evaluating Prototypes
Safe tool use, measuring, joining, testing, and improving prototypes.
Simple Machines Revision
Levers, inclined planes, wedges, wheel and axle, and force multiplication.
Term 4
Indigenous Technology and Processing
Corrosion prevention, food preservation, local knowledge, and sustainability.
Systems Consolidation and Exam Preparation
Integrated mechanical, structural, and electrical revision for exams.
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