Technology

Grade 8 Technology (TECH) Summaries Term 4 (TODAY): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 4 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Contents: Chapter 12:  Simple circuits Unit 1:  Revision of simple circuit components Unit 2:  Circuit diagrams and connections Chapter 13:  Sources of electricity Unit 1:  Energy sources Unit 2:  Electrochemical cells and photovoltaic cells

Grade 8 Technology (TECH) Summaries Term 3 (TODAY): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 3 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Contents: Chapter 6:  Levers and linkages Unit 1:  Revising levers and linkages Unit 2:  Single first-class levers Unit 3:  Single second-class levers Unit 4:  Single third-class levers Chapter 7:  Gear systems Unit 1:  Gear systems:  Key concepts Chapter 8:  Calculat...

Grade 8 Technology (TECH) Summaries Term 2 (TODAY): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 2 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Contents: Chapter 4:  New and improved materials Unit 1:  The positive impact of technology on society and the environment Chapter 5:  Recycling waste paper and cardboard Unit 1:  Technology with a positive impact on society Unit 2:  Packaging

Grade 8 Technology (TECH) Summaries Term 1 (TODAY): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 1 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Contents: Chapter 1:  Frame structures Unit 1:  What is a frame structure? Unit 2:  Electrical pylons Unit 3:  Structures that span over space Unit 4:  Structural failure Chapter 2:  Graphical Communication Unit 1:  The purpose of graphics Unit 2:  Drawing conventions ...

Grade 8 Technology (TECH) Summaries Term 2 (Via Afrika): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 4 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Contents: Unit 1:  Impact of technology: processing, investigation and communication skills Unit 2:  Investigation skills Unit 3:  Design and making skills Mini-PAT

Grade 8 Technology (TECH) Summaries Term 1 (Via Afrika): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 4 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Contents: Unit 1:  Structures: investigation skills Unit 2:  Structures Unit 3:  Communication skills: purpose of graphics and conventions Unit 4:  Communication skills: working and artistic drawings Unit 5:  Mechanical systems and control: revision and investigation sk...

Test (elaborations) Technology

Grade 8 Technology (TECH) Summaries Term 4 (Via Afrika): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 4 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Unit 1: Electrical systems and control: design skills Unit 2: Impact of technology and bias in technology: evaluation skills Unit 3: Electrical systems and control: impact of technology (electrochemical cells) Unit 4: Electrical systems and control: impact of t...

Grade 8 Technology Term 3 (Via Afrika): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 3 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Contents: Unit 1:  Mechanical systems and control Unit 2:  Mechanical advantage calculations Unit 3:  Communication and design skills Unit 4:  Design and investigation skills Unit 5:  Investigation skills: impact of technology, indigenous technology and bias in technology Mini-PAT Pac...

Simplified Electrical circuit notes for all ages and grades to make it easier for you.