Technical Sciences Grade 10 Q&A
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Technical Sciences Grade 10 Questions & Answers
Technical Sciences Grade 10 questions and answers, organised term by term according to the CAPS Annual Teaching Plan (ATP).
We list the Technical Sciences Grade 10 Annual Teaching Plan topics for each term below, so you know what to study and when. Answered past paper questions will be added to each topic as soon as they are ready.
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16 ATP Topics
The Annual Teaching Plan for Terms 1 to 4, with what each topic covers.
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CAPS Annual Teaching Plan (ATP)
Term-By-Term Topics
From The Annual Teaching Plan
Measurement and Scientific Notation Units
CGS vs. SI units, prefixes, and conversions related to technology. Scientific Notation: Expressing numbers as powers of 10 and working with formulae.
Vectors and Scalars Definitions
Differentiating between scalar and vector quantities. Graphical Representation: Drawing vectors, resultants, and finding the resultant of vectors in …
Motion in One Dimension Kinematics
Position, distance vs. displacement, speed vs. velocity, and acceleration. Calculations: Using formulae for speed, velocity, and acceleration.
Forces Types
Contact vs. non-contact forces, tension, normal force, friction, and gravitational force (weight vs. mass). Diagrams: Drawing force diagrams and free…
Assessment
Control Test covering mechanics topics.
Mechanics - Moments and Simple Machines Moment of Force
Torque (T = F × r) and the Law of Moments (clockwise vs. anti-clockwise moments). Levers: Types of levers (Class 1, 2, 3) and calculating Mechanical …
Energy Potential & Kinetic
Defining and calculating Gravitational Potential Energy (E_p = mgh) and Kinetic Energy (Eₖ = 0.5mv²). Mechanical Energy: Conservation of mechanical e…
Matter and Materials Classification
Metals, metalloids, non-metals, and their electrical/thermal properties. Pure Substances: Elements vs. compounds and properties of materials (brittle…
Assessment
June Examination covering Term 1 and 2 content.
Electrostatics Charge
Positive and negative charges, conservation of charge (Q_(new) = (Q₁ + Q₂)/(2)), and polarization2222.
Electric Circuits Basics
Circuit components, symbols, and defining current (I = (Q)/(t)) and potential difference (V = (W)/(Q))2323. Resistance: Ohm's Law concepts, factors a…
Atomic Structure The Atom
Atomic number, mass number, protons, neutrons, and electrons2525. Periodic Table: Using the table to determine atomic structure and charge2626.
Assessment
Formal Experiment (PAT 3) and Control Test covering electricity and matter27272727.
Heat and Thermodynamics Concepts
Difference between heat (energy in Joules) and temperature (degree of hotness in Kelvin/Celsius). Thermometers: Types of thermometers and converting …
Revision Comprehensive revision of all Grade 10 topics including mechanics, chemistry, and
electricity.
Assessment
End-of-Year Examinations Final Exam: Two papers covering Mechanics, Matter & Materials, Electricity, and Chemical Change.