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Grade 8 Term 4 Homework Activities Memorandum-1
Grade 8 Term 4 Homework Activities Memorandum-1
Grade 8 Term 4 Homework Activities Memorandum-1
TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 8
TERM 4
INFORMAL/HOMEWORK
ACTIVITIES
GRADE 8 INFORMAL/HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES TERM 4
WEEK 1
ACTIVITY 1
Complete the table below by writing the name of the component, draw the symbol and indicate
whether the component is an input/control or output device. (24)
A variable
1 Control
resistor:
2 Buzzer Output
3 Motor Control
4 Bulb/Lamp Control
5 Switch Control
6 Cell Input
7 Resistor Control
Solar/Photo-
8 Input
voltaic cell
ACTIVITY 2
2.3.1 (5)
GRADE 8 INFORMAL/HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES TERM 4
2.3.2 (5)
2.3.3 (5)
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2.3.4 (5)
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GRADE 8 INFORMAL/HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES TERM 4
ACTIVITY 3
3.1 (4)
3.2 (4)
WEEK 2
ACTIVITY 1
(15)
ACTIVITY 2
(12)
The Community Schools The government
How are they Learners’ own Learners’ own Learners’ own
affected by suggestions. suggestions. suggestions.
electricity theft?
ACTIVITY 3
1. For cooking, lighting, bathing, etc. [any three relevant answers] (3)
4. No. It can cause death. Some people pay more because of illegal connections. (2)
ACTIVITY 4
WEEK 3
ACTIVITY 1
1.1 Wood needs to be collected every day and it can be dangerous out there for kids to collect
the wood or the parents may not have time to collect the wood.
Cutting of wood can be dangerous for children. (2)
1.3 It does not pollute the air/ no negative effects on the environment.. (2)
GRADE 8 INFORMAL/HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES TERM 4
When using wood trees are cut and that cause air pollution Advantage is that trees are
saved.
ACTIVITY 2
2.1 (5)
2.2.1 B
2.2.2 D
2.2.3 A
2.2.4 D
2.3 (3)
GRADE 8 INFORMAL/HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES TERM 4
2.4 (3)
ACTIVITY 3
Advantages Disadvantages
Series circuits do not overheat If one point breaks in the
easily. This makes them very series circuit, the total circuit
useful in the case of something will break.
that might be around a As the number of components
potentially flammable source, in a circuit increases, greater
like dry plants or cloth. will be the circuit resistance.
Series circuits are easy to learn
and to make. Their simple
design is easy to understand,
and this means that it’s simple
to conduct repairs.
Series
connection We can add more power
devices; they have a higher
output in terms of voltage.
The current that flows in a
series circuit has to flow
through every component in the
circuit. Therefore, all of the
components in a series
connection carry the same
current.
GRADE 8 INFORMAL/HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES TERM 4
WEEK 4
ACTIVITY 1
1.2. The national grid is the network of transmition lines that are connected and supplied by
all the power stations in a country to distribute electricity throughout the nation (3)
1.4 Electricity causes less pollution than coal stoves and wood fires. Electricity from coal is
cheap and efficient and improves people’s lives. (2)
1.5 Fossil fuels cannot be replaced when they are used up – non-renewable sources of
energy. Burning fossil fuels creates air pollution. Coal is changed to energy plus
pollution. Coal is used up and pollution is left in the air. (4)
1.6 High levels of air pollution. Health problems like bronchitis and asthma. (2)
1.7 Better quality coal. Better filters in their chimneys, generate electricity from other
sources. (2)
GRADE 8 INFORMAL/HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES TERM 4
ACTIVITY 2
Positive Negative
It does not emit any greenhouse gases, so it Solar-power stations are expensive
does not contribute to climate changes. to build.
No waste is generated during the operation of Solar-power stations take up very
solar-power stations, although some waste is large areas of land that can then not
generated to build these stations. be used for anything else.
The sun’s energy is free. Solar power is a The power production of a solar-
renewable energy source. power station is not as reliable, since
it depends on the season.
It is possible to build small solar-power stations
for small rural communities.
Positive Negative
It does not emit any greenhouse gases, Hydroelectric-power stations are
so it does not contribute to climate changes. expensive to build.
No waste is generated during the operation of Hydroelectric-power stations depend
hydroelectric-power stations, although waste is on large dams that have to be built.
generated to build the stations and dams. These dams cover large areas of
The potential energy of water in the mountains is land with water, so the land cannot
free. be used for anything else.
Hydroelectricity is a renewable energy source.
It takes very little time to start up a hydroelectric- The power production of a
power plant, for instance when extra power is hydroelectric-power stations depend
needed during periods of peak electricity on the season, since it depends on
consumption. the amount of water available.
Hydroelectric power stations can also be used to
store energy, such as a battery, when the
demand for electricity is smaller than the supply
of the other power stations.
Positive Negative
It does not emit any greenhouse gases, Wind turbines are expensive to build.
so it does not contribute to climate changes.
No waste is generated during the operation of To generate a large amount of wind
wind turbines, although some waste is power, you need to cover very large
generated to build the turbines. areas of land with wind turbines.
The wind’s energy is free. Wind power is a The power production of a wind
renewable energy source. turbine is not reliable, as it depends
on how strong the wind is.
GRADE 8 INFORMAL/HOMEWORK ACTIVITIES TERM 4
It is possible to build small wind turbines for Wind turbines make noise, can be
single houses or small communities. ugly to look at and can kill birds and
bats.
ACTIVITY 3
(15)
ACTIVITY 4
(4)
Term Answers
7.1 Step-up transformer D
7.2 Step-down transformer C
7.3 Alternating current A
7.4 Direct current B