GEC Integrated Grade 9 Project:
Introduction to the GEC Integrated Grade 9 Project
The GEC Integrated Grade 9 Project is a hands-on, creative challenge that allows students to apply their knowledge of electronics, problem-solving, and design to real-world scenarios. This project encourages students to think critically and innovatively to develop practical solutions to everyday problems. Below are two scenarios from which students can choose to complete their project.
GEC Integrated Grade 9 Project:
NOTE: Below, you will find two different scenarios. Select ONE scenario that will be used for the completion of the project.
SCENARIO 1:
Amy works in a small clothing shop, and she loves to read. She often gets so engrossed in her book that she doesn’t notice when clients enter the store. Help Amy to build a small door alarm that sounds a buzzer and indicates by means of an LED when clients enter.
SCENARIO 2:
Khotso sometimes looks after his sick grandmother in the afternoons. When he plays soccer with his friends outside the house, he cannot hear when she calls for him. Please help him to design and build a device so he can hear and see when his grandmother is calling him when she needs him.
Presenting Your Solution:
You will present your solution to an audience. This presentation should explain your outputs using graphs and calculated values.
Requirements for the Device/Prototype/Model:
- The structure (house) should protect the components of the electronic circuit.
- The electronic components should be securely joined to the baseboard.
- The batteries should be replaced easily.
- The cost of the electronic circuit of the device/prototype/model should not exceed R50.
- The size of the structure (house) for the electronic circuit should be 150 mm x 100 mm x 20 mm.
Identifying the Problem from the Selected Scenario:
Choose either Scenario 1 or Scenario 2 and identify the core problem that needs to be addressed. This will form the basis of your project, guiding the design and implementation of your solution.