Communicating Designs · JHS1 Career Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.5.1.1.1 - Identify drawing materials, instruments and equipment used for Graphic Communication

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least eight drawing materials, instruments, and equipment used in graphic communication from memory.
State the correct use of at least five drawing instruments, including the drawing board, T-square, set squares, compass, and dividers.
Demonstrate the correct handling and manipulation of a pair of compasses, T-square, and set squares.
Show proper care and maintenance practices for drawing instruments, including cleaning with tissue and safe storage.
Select the appropriate instrument for a given drawing task and justify the choice.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Designing and Making of Artefacts/products (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Communicating Designs (5.1)
Content standard: B7.5.1.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills of drawing materials, instruments/equipment, lines and their applications, and freehand sketching
Indicator: B7.5.1.1.1 - Identify drawing materials, instruments and equipment used for Graphic Communication
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 11 (Week 23 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. 29
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify drawing materials, instruments and equipment.
E.g., drawing materials, instruments and equipment (drawing paper, drawing board, tee square, pencils, a pair of compasses, a pair of dividers, rule)
2. Discuss the uses of drawing materials, tools and equipment.
E.g.
- Drawing paper-drawings are made on it
- Drawing board-drawing paper is fixed on it for work to be done
3. Demonstrate appropriate usage and manipulation of drawing materials, instruments and equipment.
E.g. How to manipulate the instruments/equipment-proper handling of compass, T- square, set squares.
4. Demonstrate how to care for and maintain the drawing materials and instruments/equipment.
5. Use a clean tissue to wipe the surface of the instruments/equipment
Note: Do not drop the instruments/equipment.