Basic Technology for J.S.1
Course Content
Understanding Technology: Introduction to Technology
Safety Guidelines for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Safety Guidelines for Motorists
Workshop Safety: Workshop Safety Devices
Workshop Safety Rules & Regulations
Properties of Materials: Properties of Wood
Properties of Ceramics; Properties of Glass
Building Materials
Properties of Metals
Basic Emission Theory
Basic Electronic Devices
Revision and First Term Examinations
Drawing Instruments and Materials
Uses of Drawing Instruments and Materials
Basic Techniques of Handling and Caring for Drawing Instruments and Materials
Basic Board Practice: Setting Drawing Paper on the Board; Sharpening Pencil to Conical Point and Knife Edge
Board Practice: Using the Tee Square and Set Square for Drawing Board, Horizontal and Vertical Lines
Board Practice: Positioning and Drawing the Title Block; Freehand Writing of Letters and Numerals
Freehand Sketching
Basic Freehand Techniques of Drawing Circles, Irregular Shapes, etc
Revision and Second Term Examinations
Woodwork Hand Tools: Measuring Tools; Setting and Marking Tools
Driving & Boring Tools
Holding Devices; Cutting and Pairing Tools
Marking Out Tools, Measuring Tools and Gauge
Driving Tools and Cutting Tools
Maintenance of Tools and Machines
The Importance of Maintenance
Revision and Third Term Examinations
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