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The document outlines the Grade 8 Technology curriculum for 2024, divided into three phases focusing on structures, mechanical systems, and electrical systems. Each phase includes specific tasks, assessments, and standards, such as designing models and using software like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. The curriculum emphasizes both practical and theoretical knowledge in various technology-related topics.

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2024-Gr-08-Tech

The document outlines the Grade 8 Technology curriculum for 2024, divided into three phases focusing on structures, mechanical systems, and electrical systems. Each phase includes specific tasks, assessments, and standards, such as designing models and using software like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. The curriculum emphasizes both practical and theoretical knowledge in various technology-related topics.

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TECHNOLOGY – GRADE 8 2024

PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
TOPIC ASSESSMENT STANDARDS
TASKS
PHASE 1 (17 January 2024 – 20 March 2024)
Structures around the world
Mechanical
Mechanisms that change the type of movement.
Structures
Components of a structure and forces acting on them
PAT 1 Section A: Design a model of a Water tower PAT 1 Section A & B
using paper 4 – 8 March
PAT
PAT 1 Section B: Make a model of a Water tower
using paper
Google Classroom - functionality
Microsoft Word:
• Inserting and formatting text and paragraphs Controlled Test
Digital
• Modifying a document 21 Feb – 5 March
Technology
• Tables and inserting graphic objects
• Controlling page appearance
• Printing and preparing to publish documents
PHASE 2 (3 April 2024 – 14 June 2024)
Levers, linkages and uses
Types of levers
Mechanical Mechanical advantage calculations
Systems and
Control Gear systems - terminology
Types of gears, gears ratio, gear train Mid-Year Exam
Mechanical & speed advantage 3 – 14 June
Microsoft Powerpoint:
• Setting up the 5/5/5 rule
Digital
• Global formatting
Technology
• Use of graphs, charts and images
• Synchronising slides with sound and music
PHASE 3 (9 July 2024 – 22 November 2024)
Advantages and disadvantages of technology – AI, 4IR
Sources of energy: conventional and non-
conventional
Electrical Alternate sources of energy
Systems and PAT 2 A & B
Electrochemical cells and batteries - AC and DC Power
Control 26 – 30 August
Circuits - Series /Parallel/ Logic Control /Circuit
Simulator
Electricity for the people/electricity theft
Electronic Circuits - Electronic simulated circuit design
PAT 2 Section A: Design a model of an alarm system
PAT PAT 2 Section B: Design, make and present a circuit
with Logic control End of Year Exam
Microbit 11 – 22 November
• Introduction to Microbit language and
Digital
instruction
Technology
• Programming Microbit
• Tasks 1 – 5

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