THORNHILL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

CONTINOUS ASSESMENT LEARNING ACTIVITY (COMPONENT D)

LEARNING AREA: COMBINED SCIENCE

TOPIC: ELECTRICITY

Background

It has been noted that electricity outages have been persisting in Zimbabwe for the past

decade. In July when people need electricity the most for various purposes, the farmers

also need it for irrigating wheat and other crops. There is need for alternative sources of

energy for different households' activities.

Task for learners.

Learners to find out the most energy consuming activities in households/homes in the area

and state two [2]

Learners to research /investigate the most widely used source of energy in Epworth and

record it using any statistical method of your choice [5]

State any two disadvantages of any one source of energy recorded above (2]

Suggest a few measures that can be taken to address energy problems faced by people in

Epworth [2)

Explain the advantages of using renewable sources of energy [2]

PART B

From the research that you have carried out and recorded you might have come to the

conclusion that there is need for producing cost effective solar cookers and water heaters.

A learner to explain any two features on a solar cooker [2]

A learner to draw a model of a simple solar cooker (5)

PART C
You have tasked again to draw a solar water heater

A learner to define what a solar heater is [1]

A learner to draw/ bring a picture of a solar heater (3]

State with a reason, the most suitable place for placing, the solar water heater for best

result.[2]

A learner to state with a reason the paint colour he /she could recommend for the product [2]

A learner to explain why:

A thin copper tabing should be used [1]

A storage tank should be insulated [1]