Technology
CAPS-aligned Technology practice for Grade 9 — 4 terms, 8 topics, with instant feedback, streaks and a leaderboard.
Term 1
Graphic Communication and Orthographic Drawing
First-angle projection, front/top/side views, scale, line types, dimension awareness.
Structures and Accessible Design
Static and dynamic forces, bending, torsion, material properties, stairs, wheelchair ramp, IDMEC.
Term 2
Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Pascal's Principle
Fluid pressure, syringes, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, force multiplication, Pascal's principle.
Gears and Pulleys
Fixed and movable pulleys, block and tackle, spur gears, bevel gears, worm gears, rack and pinion.
Term 3
Electrical Circuits and Ohm's Law
Current, voltage, resistance, series and parallel circuits, V=IR, resistor colour codes.
Electronic Control and PAT 2
Diodes, LEDs, LDRs, thermistors, transistors, AND/OR logic, control devices.
Term 4
Processing of Metals, Food and Plastics
Corrosion prevention, galvanising, electroplating, food preservation, plastics, recycling, processing choices.
Technology in Society and Exam Consolidation
Systems integration, sustainability, safety, communication of designs, PAT review, exam-style responses.
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