Simple Structures and Mechanisms, Electric and Electronic Systems

Curriculum details

Strand

Technology (Strand 4)

Sub-strand

Simple Structures and Mechanisms, Electric and Electronic Systems (4.1)

Content standard

B9.4.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of applications of mechanisms in project constructions

Indicator

B9.4.1.1.3 - Design and make simple school technology projects using two or more of the mechanisms

Suggested placement

Term 2, Week 9 (Week 21 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. 102

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify simple school projects.
E.g., wall clocks, crazy snake, toy cars, bicycles, aeroplane/air craft, train, wind turbine/mill
2. Identify compliant and resistant materials, tools and equipment for making mock-ups/prototypes.
Note: Select the appropriate mechanisms based on the function of the project.
3. Discuss the reasons for the choice of mechanisms for a particular job.
E.g.
- Usage (easy to use)
- Availability of mechanism
- Cost of mechanism
- Skills of designer
4. Plan, design and prepare a folio of products/artefacts.
5. Make the product/artefact following the appropriate procedure.
E.g., Measuring, marking out, cutting, joining and assembling
6. Test the product for function and modifications.
7. Write down observations and discuss in, class in groups.