LIMPOPO PROVINCE

SENIOR PHASE

GRADE 7

TECHNOLOGY

TERM 1 – MINI PAT

2026

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MARKS : Design = Investigation= : Make

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Complete the front page

2. Draw neatly using a pencil.

3. Answer all questions

4. Complete the PAT in the set time and submit immediately.

5. Write neatly and legibly.

6. Read all questions carefully before answering.

SCENARIO

Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow:

Emergency workers use ‘Jaws of Life’ system to rescue trapped accident victims.
Such a system is made of several types of piston –rod and hydraulic parts, such
as cutters, spreaders and rams. One of its uses is to force open vehicles involved
in accident. The emergency workers have shortage of rescue systems to provide
service to victims. The fire station approached you to design and build a model of
a hydraulic-syringe powered, linked – lever rescue device using simple materials.
The model must:

 Use hydraulics to obtain mechanical advantage.

 Use levers and linkages.
 Be able to open and close when force is acting on it.

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1. PHASE 1: Investigate the problem. 15 MARKS

a) What is the problem? (3)

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b) Investigate the problem and write the findings. (5)

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c) Name 2 types of levers that can be used and give one example. (4)

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(d) Analyze the problem (3)

(Describe the problem, need or want in terms of its components)

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2. PHASE 2: DESIGN 20 MARKS

a) Write a design brief. (2)

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b) List the specification and constrains (5)

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 d) Sketch 2 possible drawings. (4)

Drawing 1 Drawing 2

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e) Choose the best idea and draw it using 2D showing one view with dimensions to
scale. (3)

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(f) Draw the final idea on an oblique grid, using dark and feint lines.(3)

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 g) Write advantages, disadvantages and possible improvements of the design. (3)

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3. PHASE 3: MAKING THE PRODUCT 35 MARKS

a) List all materials and tools to be used. (10)

Materials to be used Tools to be used

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(b) Write all steps to be followed in making the product. (10)

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c) Construct your model. (15)

Test the model if is working. Modify it if necessary.

Present it.

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 RUBRIC FOR THE MODEL PAT 1 - GRADE 8

NAME OF THE LEARNER………………………………………………………………………

TOTAL MARKS…………………………………….

Mark the work, then use the rubric to allocate marks to the various aspects.

Criteria 1-3 4—6 7-10 11-15 Mark

scored
Make The learner The learner The learner made The learner can made a
made a simple made a Jaws of a Jaws of life that complex a Jaws of life
jaws of life. life that does not functions partially that functions perfectly
No mechanism function. and able to cut and able to cut all types
of vehicles.

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