JHS1 Career Technology · Term 2 Week 2: Measuring and Marking Out

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.3.1.1.2 - Demonstrate how to care for and maintain measuring and marking out tools and equipment used for production

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain why measuring and marking out tools require regular care and maintenance, giving at least two reasons linked to accuracy and tool lifespan.
Identify the correct cleaning agents and materials for tools made from different materials (e.g., Silvo for silver, Brasso for brass, oil for steel, cloth for dusting).
Demonstrate step-by-step procedures for cleaning, oiling, and storing at least three different measuring and marking out tools.
Share experiences from home on how tools and equipment are cared for, and relate these to classroom practices.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Tools, Equipment and Processes (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Measuring and Marking Out (3.1)
Content standard: B7.3.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of measuring and marking out tools and equipment for production.
Indicator: B7.3.1.1.2 - Demonstrate how to care for and maintain measuring and marking out tools and equipment used for production
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 2 (Week 14 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 18
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Share experiences from home on how to care for tools and equipment used for production.
2. Discuss cleaning agents/materials used to clean and maintain tools and equipment based on the respective material used in making the tool.
E.g. Silvo for cleaning silver, Brasso for cleaning brass, oil to avoid rust, cloth for cleaning and dusting.
3. Demonstrate how to care for measuring and marking out tools and equipment according to the material used in making them.