Simple Structures and… · JHS2 Career Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.4.1.1.2 - Design and make simple school technology projects

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least four simple school technology projects from their school environment and explain their function.
State at least two reasons for choosing a particular project based on available materials, tools, and personal skills.
Select and list suitable materials, tools, and equipment needed to make a chosen project.
Prepare a project folio that follows the design process: plan, make a mock-up, test, evaluate, and modify.
Construct a simple school technology project mock-up using low-cost local materials and present it with a brief oral explanation.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Technology (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Simple Structures and Mechanisms, Electric and Electronic Systems (4.1)
Content standard: B8.4.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of application of principles of forces acting on structures
Indicator: B8.4.1.1.2 - Design and make simple school technology projects
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. 63
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Identify simple school technology projects.
E.g., see-saw, pushchair for babies, cantilever, beams, types of roof, mobile stage, bridge.
2. Explain reasons for choosing the project.
E.g., availability of materials and tools, preference, skills
3. Identify suitable materials, tools and equipment for making the project.
E.g., cardboard, empty tins, plastic bottles
4. Prepare a folio for the project.
Note: Follow the design process: Plan and make a mock-up. Test and evaluate the project indicating the strengths and weaknesses. Make modifications where needed