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Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum design

The strands and sub-strands in the KICD design, in teaching order, with the suggested number of lessons for each. Checked by two teachers. The first sub-strand is shown in full.

Strands
5
Sub-strands
15
Lessons a week
4

1.0 Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

  1. 1.1 Fire Safety6 lessons
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    Learning outcomes

    • identify possible causes of fire outbreaks in the environment
    • explain ways of preventing fire outbreaks in the environment
    • extinguish fires in the environment using appropriate methods
    • acknowledge the need for fire safety in day-to-day life

    Key inquiry questions

    • Why is fire safety important?

    Learning experiences

    • brainstorm on the meaning and importance of fire
    • discuss the possible causes of fire outbreaks in the environment (flammable substances, electrical faults, combustible materials)
    • share experiences on ways of preventing fire outbreaks in the environment
    • discuss firefighting techniques in the work environment, (cooling, smothering, starving, interrupting)
    • role play fire fighting techniques for extinguishing fire
  2. 1.2 Data Safety4 lessons

2.0 Communication in Pre-Technical Studies

  1. 2.1 Plane Geometry8 lessons
  2. 2.2 Dimensioning10 lessons
  3. 2.3 Plain Scale Drawing6 lessons
  4. 2.4 Visual Programming13 lessons

3.0 Materials for Production

  1. 3.1 Composite Materials6 lessons
  2. 3.2 Ceramic Materials6 lessons

4.0 Tools and Production

  1. 4.1 Cutting Tools1 lesson
  2. 4.2 Computer Software1 lesson

5.0 Entrepreneurship

  1. 5.1 Bookkeeping1 lesson
  2. 5.2 Income and Budgeting1 lesson
  3. 5.3 Marketing goods and Services1 lesson
  4. 5.4 Saving and Investment1 lesson
  5. 5.5 Distribution of goods and services1 lesson

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