Name: NST2602 Assignment 2 2024 | Due 30 May 2024 - StudyPass
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NST2602 Assignment 2 2024 | Due 30 May 2024

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Study Learning Unit 1. Consider Activity 1.1 (Q1-Q5) Page 12 of your study guide (follow the instructions below).
In each question above do the following:
1.
Read through the activities and answer the questions as specified in activity 1.1.

ACTIVITY 1.1
(1) Differentiate between the key concepts of civil technology and
engineering graphics and design.
(2) Discuss (in not less than a page) the concepts “technology” and
“technology education” in your context, indicating the role they play
in your society.
(3) Critically discuss the role indigenous knowledge systems play in
technology and technology education.
(4) Analyse the principles of civil technology, and engineering graphics
and design.
(5) Explain the link between conceptual knowledge and procedural
knowledge in technology education.

2.
After answering the questions per activity, reflect on your experiences of answering the questions in activity 1.1. (6)
3.
Summarise the analysis in the form of feedback on how these experiences would stimulate your understanding of the content in Learning Unit 1.

Study Learning Unit 2. Consider Activity 2.1 (Q1-Q5) Page 31 of your study guide.
1.
Read through the activities and answer the questions as specified in activity 2.1.
(1) Develop a mind map representing the narrative of the historical
development of technology and the impact of IKS throughout the
history of humanity.
(2) Create your own picture using mind map to demonstrate your
understanding of historical perspective of African indigenous
knowledge.
(3) Explain how you could apply IKS in design projects.
(4) Create a scenario in technology which you demonstrate your
understanding of the role IKS play in our daily lives.
(5) Draw a framework diagram representing technology and technology
practice.

2.
After answering the questions per activity, reflect on your experiences of answering the questions in activity 2.1. (6)
3.
Summarise the analysis in the form of feedback on how these experiences would stimulate your understanding of the content in Learning Unit 2.

Question 3
Study Learning Unit 3. Consider Activity 3.1 (1-5) Page 44, and Activity 3.2 (Q1, 3, 4, 5&6) Pages 50-51 of your study guide.
1.
Read through the activities and answer the questions as specified in activities 3.1 & 3.2.
Investigate industries that use the following mechanical machinery and
explain the effectiveness of these machines:
(1) lathes
(2) circular saws
(3) band saws and band knives
(4) grinding machines, shears, guillotines and presses
(5) lifting machines, hand-powered lifting devices and lifting tackle

(1) What are the functions of a transformer?
(2) Construct a homemade electrical transformer using simple accessible
apparatus.
(3) Many residences in towns, townships or villages have electric gates.
Explain how the electric control gear of an electric gate functions.
(4) What is the importance of switchboards?
(5) Can portable electric tools be converted to portable battery tools?
Give reasons for your answer.
(6) You have probably seen birds sitting on power lines. Explain why they
are not electrocuted or killed by electric shocks.

2.
After answering the questions per activity, reflect on your experiences of answering the questions in activities 3.1 & 3.2. (6)
3.
Summarise the analysis in the form of feedback on how these experiences would stimulate your understanding of the content in Learning Unit 3.