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TECHNOLOGY

MEMORANDUM
TERM 4
2019
TIME: 1 Hour
MARKS: 60
No. of Pages: 5
Grade 7
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SECTION A – TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING [18 MARKS]

QUESTION 1

Column A Column B
1. Magnetic a) Moving
2. Refugee b) Works with liquids.
3. Hydraulic system c) Someone who flees their home after an emergency.
4. Sustainable d) Ferrous
5. Dynamic e) Does not harm the environment.
6. Battery f) Light bulb
g) Energy source

1 2 3 4 5 6
d c b e a g
Total: 6 Marks

QUESTION 2

2.1. Natural frame (1)

2.2. Man-made shell (1)
2.3. Natural solid (1)
Total: 3 Marks

QUESTION 3

3.1. Second - Class Lever (½)

a) Effort (½)
b) Load (½)
c) Fulcrum (½)

3.2. First - Class Lever (½)

a) Effort (½)
b) Fulcrum (½)
c) Load (½)
Total: 4 Marks

QUESTION 4

4.1. When a small input force is turned into a bigger output force it causes
mechanical advantage. (1)
OR
When a big input force is turned into a smaller output force it causes
mechanical disadvantage.

4.2. Scale is a fixed relationship between a real object and a drawing. (1)

4.3. Gasses are pressurised therefore there is a delay in the movement of a

pneumatic system.
(1) OR
Liquids are not pressurised therefor there is no delay in the movement of a
hydraulic system.
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4.4. In a circuit, current move from the positive to negative sides of the battery. (1)
OR
In a circuit, electrons move from the negative to positive sides of the battery.

4.5. Triangulation/ corrugation/ folding is a strengthening technique. (1)

OR
Compression is a pushing force.
Total: 5 Marks

SECTION B – TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES AND SKILLS [30 Marks]

Scenario

On 2 September 2019 hurricane Dorian hit the islands of the Bahamas. It was classified as a Category 5
storm and winds reached up to 180 miles (290 km) per hour. Officials said that it was the strongest storm,
on record, to hit the islands. This natural disaster caused mass death and destruction. Thousands of
people were left homeless and destitute. The government
was immediately forced to set up shelters to
accommodate these people. The camps had to
meet the basic needs of refugees. The shelters
had to be wind- and fireproof, it needed to be cost-
effective to make, strong and sturdy and at least
one strengthening technique should have been used.

QUESTION 5
Imagine that you were tasked with designing and making a prototype of an
emergency shelter, in preparation of such a natural disaster.

5.1. I must design and make a prototype/ model of an emergency shelter √. The
homeless people (refugees) √ will benefit because the shelters will meet their basic
needs √. (3)

5.2. a) It must be wind- and waterproof. (1)

b) It needs to be cost effective. (1)
c) It needs to be strong and sturdy. (1)
d) At least one strengthening technique should must be used. (1)

5.3. Any 2. E.g. earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, drought, war, etc. (2)
Total: 9 Marks

Question 6

The first shape identifies the topic. (1)

The last shape is used for the last step in the process. (1)
At least 4 steps should be indicated between the topic and the last step. (4)
Total: 6 Marks
QUESTION 7

1. The shelter is wind proof. (1)

2. The shelter is waterproof. (1)
3. The shelter is cost-effective. (1)
4. The model/prototype is strong and sturdy. (1)
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5. At least one strengthening technique was used. (1)

6. Shelter is a temporary structure. (1)

QUESTION 8

8.1. Rubric

Criteria 0 1 1½
Accuracy No attempt at drawing a 3D The design resembles a 3D The design is a 3D oblique
oblique drawing was made. oblique drawing. drawing, very well drawn.
Line types (feint, hard, No attempt was made to draw Some attemp at different line Different line types were used well.
construction lines) different line types. types was made.
Labels No labelling was done. Some labelling was done. Design was labelled well.

(4½)

8.2. Rubric

Criteria 0 1
Horizon line/ vanishing None
point/ ground line indicated.
Accuracy Design does not resemble a
single vanish point drawing
and no vanishing lines were
attempted.
Labels No labelling was done.
At least two aspects of the
criteria was met.
Design resembles a single
vanishing point drawing and
vanishing lines were
attempted.
Some labelling was done.
1½
All aspects of the criteria of
was met.single point
expectees drawn aspects were
met.
Design is an accurate
representation of a single
vanishing point perspective
drawing, with accurate
vanishing lines
Design was labelled well.

(4½)
Total: 9 Marks

SECTION C – TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT [12 Marks]

QUESTION 9

9.1. a) Water (1)

b) Food (1)
c) Shelter (1)
Total: 3 Marks

QUESTION 10

10.1. a) Carbohydrates give energy and warmth. (½) E.g. bread, sugar,
mealie meal, potato, rice and pasta. (½) (1)

b) Proteins make muscles grow and heal injuries. (½) E.g. eggs,
beans, meat, fish, milk and cheese. (½) (1)

c) Fats and oils give energy and protect nerves and organs from
sickness. (½) E.g. margarine, cooking oil, butter. (½) (1)

d) Vitamins and minerals give strong bones and teeth and help to fight
sickness. (½) E.g. fresh fruit, vegetables and milk. (½) (1)
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10.2. United Nations (1)

Total: 5 Marks

QUESTION 11
Natural disasters have shown a sharp increase in recent years. What do we call the
phenomenon that leads to this increase and give 3 ways we can help save our
planet?

Global warming/ Climate change. (1)

a) Less waste needs to be encouraged. (1)

b) Increase generation of wind power and solar power. (1)
c) Protecting our forests. (1)
(Any relevant answer)
Total: 5 Marks

GRAND TOTAL: 60 MARKS