Is your Mini-PAT based on a (e.g., a bridge, a mine headgear, or a crane)? g., CAPS, Gauteng, Western Cape)?
Students must research existing structures and identify the specific problem in the given scenario (e.g., a flooded river preventing kids from reaching school). Problem Identification:
Good luck, and happy building!
Clearly state the problem (e.g., "The community is isolated during rainy seasons because the river floods."). technology grade 9 mini pat term 1 memorandum
When Alex submitted his recreated drone and memorandum, Mrs. Johnson was impressed with his work. Despite the setback of losing his original drone, Alex had demonstrated a thorough understanding of the design process and the technology concepts covered in the Mini PAT.
I am going to design and draw a mechanical mine hoist system to safely lift heavy miners and rock loads from a deep underground shaft to the surface. Marking Guideline: Specifications and Constraints
Did the bridge hold the required weight? Is your Mini-PAT based on a (e
The Term 1 project is almost always based on a problem scenario. While the specific village and river name may change from year to year (e.g., Muledane/Mvudi River, KwaNogawu/uThukela River), the core problem remains the same. Learners are presented with a community that is cut off from essential services by a river that becomes dangerous to cross during the rainy season.
if only one idea is present or if designs lack variation.
Simple structure. Top experiences compression; bottom experiences tension. 4–5 Marks (Excellent) 2–3 Marks (Satisfactory) 0–1 Mark (Poor/Incomplete) Structural Analysis Clear identification of forces; accurate terminology used. Identifies bridges but confuses tension and compression. Fails to identify structures or force distribution. Problem Identification: Good luck, and happy building
Learners must produce a final, chosen design drawn to scale. 3 Marks
Presenting the final project with working drawings. 📐 Key Content Areas Covered in Term 1
Identifying structural weak points and suggesting realistic modifications. 3. What a Standard Memorandum Looks Like
Forces acting in opposite directions across a material. Torsion: Twisting forces. 2. Structural Failure
Other possible themes include: