Technology Grade 9 Mini Pat Term 1 Memorandum May 2026

Task Title: Design and Make a Model of a Crane / Bridge / Lifting Device
Total Marks: 70
Date: [Insert Date]
Time Allocation: 2–3 periods (e.g., 3 hours)

5.2 Suggest one improvement to your design. (1)

5.3 Explain how a real Jaws of Life tool helps in a car accident. (2)

| Criteria | Marks | |----------|-------| | Model matches chosen design | 3 | | Joints are strong (glue, struts, triangles) | 4 | | Mechanism works (e.g., crank moves string/arm) | 4 | | Model is neat and well-finished | 2 | | Meets size/height specification | 2 | technology grade 9 mini pat term 1 memorandum