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Grade 7 Technology Term 2

The document discusses the classification of structures into natural and man-made categories, with examples of each. It includes an investigation into cell phone towers, a comparison between mobile and landline phones, and activities related to building materials and triangulation. Additionally, it covers the impact of technology on cell phones, their features, and applications, along with questions for further exploration.

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Grade 7 Technology Term 2

The document discusses the classification of structures into natural and man-made categories, with examples of each. It includes an investigation into cell phone towers, a comparison between mobile and landline phones, and activities related to building materials and triangulation. Additionally, it covers the impact of technology on cell phones, their features, and applications, along with questions for further exploration.

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TERM 2: Structures

A structure is something that is built, made or put together in a particular way.


Classification of structures
Natural structures are structures that are not made by people,e.g. trees, plants
and rock formations, e.g. caves, skeletons and bones
Man-made structures are structures that are made in workshops and factories
which include everything people make, any object, even the packaging, e.g. a tent

Cell phone towers


Investigation: A cell phone tower as a frame structure
Case study – Examine existing towers strengthened by triangulation
Evaluate the differences by thinking of the advantages and disadvantages of
telephone systems.

Class discussion:
Compare a cell phone (mobile) to a landline phone. First, write a rough copy of the
differences in your books. When you write the differences, think of the following: the
purpose, safety, cost and the impact on the environment and society.

SUITABLE BUILDING MATERIALS


Some materials are not suitable as building materials. But their properties can be
changed and improved to make it suitable. Try to do these activities at home.

Folding
Do this activity with paper or cardboard and books. It requires that you fold a
rectangular shape and an I-beam structure. One person holds the flat strip of
cardboard across two books as shown in the image below. The other person presses
down in the middle of the sheet of cardboard or paper.
Stiffen- To make something rigid and strong
You will now stiffen a flat sheet of paper to make it suitable as building
materials for models.
Roll a sheet of paper to form a tube with a center hole that is not bigger than the
center hole of a toilet paper roll. Fasten the tube with tape to keep its shape.
Roll a sheet of paper into a tight tube with a center hole, so that a pencil can almost
not fit in. Fasten the tube with tape to keep its shape. Hold the tube at the ends. Try
to bend each one. Which one bends the easiest?

Triangulation
You will need the following materials to try out triangulation.
a few sheets of A4 scrap paper, glue, thin wire or string, and a nail to make holes
with.
You should roll at least five paper straws.
Join four paper straws to make a four-sided shape. Look what happens
when you push the sides of the square or pull the sides of the square.
See that the shape changes.
Impact of technology
Cell Phones
Cell phones are designed to work on cellular networks, e.g. Vodacom, MTN and
CellC.
Various kinds of cell phones are available, e.g. Samsung, Nokia and Sony.
Although there is a large variety to choose from, most have a set standard of
services that allow phones of different types to communicate with each other.
Roaming permits the same phone to be used in various countries, provided the
operators of both countries have a roaming agreement.
If a modem is attached, the operator can send and receive data.
Various applications are available such as a clock, alarm, calendar and games. It is
also possible to send and receive pictures and videos.
Most phones have bluetooth and integrated or connected GPS receivers. People can
choose between a ring tone, a vibrating alert or a combination of both.

Looking at various cell phones and their features


Answer the questions in your book. Peer mark each other’s work.
1. Write the name and make of the cell phone. (1)
2. How do you think people make overseas phone calls? Explain.(2)
3. Which facility on the phone enables it to connect to a computer?(1)
4. Name four applications of the phone. Explain what these applications are used for.
(8)
5. How do we send and receive pictures and videos? (1)
6. Explain what it means if the cell phone has “Bluetooth” (1)
7. Why is it necessary for a cell phone to have the following features:
a) ringtones (1) b) screen savers (1)
8. Choose one of the following and write one advantage and one disadvantage of
social media, e.g. whatsapp, facebook, chat on, twitter, instagram, snapchat.
Give reasons why an age restriction is important for the use of these sites.(5)
Total: 20

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