SAASTE Technology/Key Concepts/Grade 5

KEY CONCEPTS, KEY FOCUS and IMPLICATIONS for TEACHING & LEARNING of Technology through the RNCS Grade 5 Investigates: background context to situation (list advantage / disadvantage of solution to people) Existing products – identify some design aspects science process skills (if appropriate) Systems & Control: conversion of energy from a chosen source to mechanical energy (movement) Input - Output Impacts: scientific developments & technological products (Identify positive & negative effects on people / environment) Designs: Design brief possible solutions (linked to design brief & specifications and/or constraints.) choice of solution with reasons chosen solution developed further Processing: Using Forming, Shaping & Conditioning techniques to transform materials into products Biases : technological products & services (Describe consequences of lack of access on certain groups) Makes: Planning Materials list Tools list Neatness, safety, material use Structures: Types of structures. Relationship between materials & structures. Indigenous Technology: technological products (Explain the adaptation over time and among cultures) Evaluates: – with assistance identifying Strengths and weaknesses of: Product and of plan of action Use criteria for evaluation suggestions for improvement / modification Communicates: 2D (1st ) *enhanced sketches / drawings (colour/ shading/ rendering) systems diagrams (input, process, output) notes, labels, dimensions SA drawing conventions (for above) Appropriate use of Technology to present information