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Resource Details

Resource Name:

Forces acting on a framework structure (Lesson Plan)

Resource Description:

Describe and demonstrate shear force, tension force, compression force, and torsion force

Resource Status:

Unchecked / Unapproved Resources

Resource Tags:

Tension, Compression, Shear, Torsion
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Resource Type:

Lesson Plan

Resource Media Type:

PDF

Resource Licencing Condition:

Creative Commons: Attribution- Share Alike

Resource Language:

English

Teacher Context:

N/A

Curriculum Links

Learning Level / Learning Area

South African Education Sectors

SA Schools

General Education and Training

Foundation Phase

Grade 1

Senior Phase

Grade 8

Curriculum Topics

Thutong

Technological Processes and Skills

Investigates

Outcomes / Assessments

Outcomes

TEC.LO2 (GET)

Understand and apply relevant technological knowledge ethically and responsibly.

AS8.2.2

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of how materials can be processed to change or improve their properties by adapting them to suit particular purposes:
> to withstand forces (e.g. tension, compression, bending, torsion, shear);
> to increase strength or life-span;
> how specific properties suitable for packaging can be achieved.