Clay, Ceramics and Glass
Explain the methods of processing clay, ceramics and glass;
State the advantages and disadvantages of each methods;
Describe the uses of clay, ceramics and glass;
Produce simple clay, ceramics and glass household wares.
(b) Metals
Describe different ways of processing;
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the different metal processing methods;
Identify metal alloys;
Explain the uses of common metal alloys.
Processing of Materials (a) Timber
Define key terms and concepts related to timber processing;
Describe the properties of good timber;
Identify common timber defects;
Explain treatments and preservation methods for timber;
State the importance of timber treatments.
Properties of Materials
Explain types and application of rotary motion;
Explain the need to convert rotary motion to linear motion.
Magnetism
Describe loadstone as a naturally occurring magnet;
State laws of magnetism;
illustrate magnetic poles and fields;
Explain how to care for a magnet.
Sound Energy
Use objects to produce sound by making them vibrate;
Explain the production of sound from a vibrating medium;
Indicate how sound is reflected and identify objects that reflect sound;
Explain how sound is heard by the ear.
Light Energy
Explain the meaning of reflection and refractions;
illustrate apparent depth and explain its danger to swimmers;
Describe how we see things;
Explain the meaning of dispersion and use it to interpret the rainbow.
Pneumatic Machines
Identify hydraulic and pneumatic machines
Name the components of each machine
Explain the principles behind the working of pneumatic devices
State the uses of the machines
Internet
Define the:
– internet, world wide web (www);electronic mail, (e-mail); e-mail address; website;
Identify:
– Internet browser
– e-mail address
– Website address;
Open an e-mail;
Write e-mail addresses;
Mention the benefits of internet.
Mention the abuses of internet.
Graphic Packages
Describe graphic packages
List different types of computer graphic packages.
State the general features of graphic packages.
Basic Programme
State the meaning of the acronym BASIC;
List key statements of BASIC ;
Write a simple BASIC program.
Units of Storage in Computer
State the various units of storage and their values;
Convert from one unit to another;
Differentiate between kilometer, kilogram and kilobyte;
Distinguish between kilobyte, megabyte and gigabyte.
Computer Software
Define software;
State the types of software;
Give examples of each type of computer software.
Hydraulic Machines
Identify hydraulic and pneumatic machines
Name the components of each machine
Explain the principles behind the working of pneumatic devices
State the uses of the machines
Belt and Chain Drives
Describe belt and chain drives
Explain the principles of belt and chain drives
State the advantages and disadvantaged of belt and chain drive
Metalwork Machines
Identify the various types of metal work machines
State the uses of the machines
Carry out simple operations (cutting and drilling) with the machines
Woodwork Machines
Identify the various types of woodwork machines
State the uses of the machines
Carry out simple operations (cutting and boring) with the machines
drawing practice
Define, identify and construct various triangles
Construct inscribed and circumscribed circles to given triangles
Students should be able to define, identify and construct regular and irregular polygons
Geometric Construction
Define, identify, draw and list parts of a circle
Use appropriate instruments to divide a circle into equal parts
Use appropriate instruments to draw a tangent and normal to a given circle and two equal circles
Materials and their common uses
State some common uses of wood
Explain specific uses of ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys
State some common uses of ceramics and glass
State the uses of plastics