Materials for Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production
Tools and Production

Introduction to Materials - Meaning of materials used in production
Introduction to Materials - Examples of materials used in production
Introduction to Materials - Distinguishing metallic and non-metallic materials
Introduction to Materials - Sustainable use of materials in production
Introduction to Materials - Importance of materials in production
Introduction to Materials - Application of materials in everyday items
Metallic Materials - Types of metallic materials
Metallic Materials - Identifying metallic materials in the environment
Metallic Materials - Appearance and colour of metals
Metallic Materials - Weight and flexibility of metals
Metallic Materials - Magnetism of metals
Metallic Materials - Conductivity of heat
Metallic Materials - Conductivity of electricity
Metallic Materials - Properties of steel, aluminium and copper
Metallic Materials - Uses of steel, aluminium and copper
Metallic Materials - Matching metals to their applications
Non-Metallic Materials - Meaning and examples of non-metallic materials
Non-Metallic Materials - Identifying non-metallic materials in the environment
Non-Metallic Materials - Natural and synthetic materials
Non-Metallic Materials - Identifying natural and synthetic materials
Non-Metallic Materials - Colour and texture of non-metallic materials
Non-Metallic Materials - Hardness of non-metallic materials
Non-Metallic Materials - Fire resistance of non-metallic materials
Non-Metallic Materials - Summary of physical properties
Non-Metallic Materials - Uses of wood, stone, plastics and paper
Non-Metallic Materials - Uses of rubber, cement, glass and ceramics
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Identifying measuring tools
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Identifying marking out tools
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Choosing appropriate measuring tools
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Choosing appropriate marking out tools
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using a tape measure
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using a steel rule
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using callipers to measure external diameter
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using callipers to measure internal diameter and depth
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using a stopwatch
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using an ammeter
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using a voltmeter
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using a divider
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using a try-square
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using a marking gauge
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using a dot punch and scriber
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Using a marking knife
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Caring for tools
Measuring and Marking Out Tools - Importance of tools when performing tasks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define materials used in production
- Identify materials used to make different items
- Show interest in learning about materials for production

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss the meaning of materials used in production
- Identify materials used to make items in pictures (furniture, clothing, containers)
- Search online or in relevant print media for information on materials used in production

What are materials used in production?

- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 43
- Pictures
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 44
- Realia (wood, metal, plastic samples)
- Pictures
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 45
- Metallic materials (steel, aluminium, copper)
- Non-metallic materials (wood, plastic, paper)
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 47
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 48
- Classroom items
- Internet access
- Charts
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 49
- Chart papers
- Markers
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 50
- Metallic samples
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 51
- School environment
- Exercise books
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 52
- Steel spoon
- Aluminium can
- Copper wire
- Steel samples
- Aluminium samples
- Copper samples
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 53
- Magnets
- Steel, aluminium and copper samples
- Metal rods (steel, aluminium, copper)
- Source of heat
- Safety gloves
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 54
- Bulb
- Cell
- Connecting wires
- Metal rods
- Metal samples
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 55
- School environment
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 56
- Non-metallic samples
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 57
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 58
- Natural material samples
- Synthetic material samples
- Environment
- Camera/phone
- Chart papers
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 59
- Wood, stone, plastic, paper, rubber, cement, glass, ceramic samples
- Metal nail
- Non-metallic material samples
- Gloves
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 60
- Candle
- Tongs
- Summary table
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 61
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 63
- Realia (measuring tools)
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 65
- Realia (marking out tools)
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 66
- Measuring tools
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 68
- Marking out tools
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 69
- Tape measure
- Piece of wood
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 70
- Steel rule
- Piece of wood
- Pencil
- Vernier callipers
- Small pipe
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 71
- Beaker
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 72
- Stopwatch
- Ammeter
- Dry cells
- Bulb
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 73
- Voltmeter
- Cells
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 74
- Divider
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 75
- Try-square
- Pieces of wood
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 76
- Marking gauge
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 77
- Dot punch
- Scriber
- Hammer
- Metal piece
- Steel rule
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 78
- Marking knife
- Straight edge ruler
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 79
- Measuring and marking out tools
- Cleaning supplies
- Lubricants
- Master Booklyst Pre-Technical Studies Grade 7 pg. 83

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments