Summary

This MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Metal Technology Lesson Plans Term 1, 2026.
A PDF version of the document is also available upon request.

🗓️ Duration and Lesson Structure

The lesson plans cover a duration of 12 weeks, with a Mid-Term Break scheduled for Week 8.
The structure is designed with 6 lessons per week, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all topics.

The lesson plan is fully aligned with the KICD-approved CBE (formerly CBC) curriculum.

📚 Strands, Sub-Strands, and Topics Covered

🔹 Strand 1.0: Fundamentals of Metal Technology

Sub-Strand 1.1: Introduction to Metal Technology

• Definition of terms used in metal technology (ferrous, alloy, forge, etc.)

• Importance of studying metal technology as a career

• Businesses related to metal technology (Service and Manufacturing)

• Appreciating metal technology in daily life (Field visit)

Sub-Strand 1.2: Safety at Workshop

• Safety categories: Personal, Equipment, and Environment

• Workshop rules and regulations (OSHA)

• Causes of accidents: Unsafe Acts vs. Unsafe Conditions

• First aid procedures (DRABC)

• Demonstrating first aid for cuts and burns

• Components of a workshop layout

• Observing safety in a workshop (Field visit)

• Personal responsibility in workshop safety

🔹 Strand 2.0: Tools and Materials

Sub-Strand 2.1: Hand Tools and Bench Tools

• Identifying cutting tools (Hacksaws, files, chisels)

• Identifying driving tools (Hammers, mallets, screwdrivers)

• Identifying holding tools (Bench vice, clamps, pliers)

• Selecting appropriate tools for specific tasks

• Demonstrating use of cutting, driving, and holding tools

• Performing filing tasks (Cross-filing and Draw filing)

• Performing sawing tasks

• Performing drilling tasks using a hand drill

• Maintenance of cutting, driving, and holding tools

• Proper storage of hand tools (Shadow boards)

• Identifying bench tools (Shears, Snips)

• Using cold chisels safely

• Performing complex tasks using multiple tools

• Cleaning and organizing the workbench area

Sub-Strand 2.2: Measuring & Marking Out Tools

• Identifying measuring tools (Steel rule, Measuring tape)

• Identifying marking out tools (Scriber, Dot punch, Centre punch)

• Identifying checking tools (Try square, Callipers)

• Identifying layout tools (Surface table, V-blocks, Angle plate)

• Proper use and care of measuring tools

• Demonstrating use of steel rule and scriber

• Demonstrating use of punches and dividers

• Demonstrating use of inside and outside callipers

• Using odd leg callipers for marking

• Using scribing block and surface table

• Maintenance of marking out tools

• Performing marking out tasks: Templates and Layouts

• Appreciating the importance of precision tools

Sub-Strand 2.3: Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals

• Distinguishing between ferrous and non-ferrous metals

• Identifying ferrous metals (Mild steel, Cast iron, High carbon steel)

• Identifying non-ferrous metals (Copper, Aluminium, Brass, Lead)

• Types of ferrous metals based on carbon content

• Mechanical and physical properties of metals

• Production of iron (Blast Furnace process and raw materials)

• Illustrating and sketching material supply forms (Profiles, sections)

• Appreciating the uses of metals in construction and daily life

🔹 Strand: Revision

Sub-Strand: Revision Activities

• Review of Fundamentals of Metal Technology terms and safety

• Review of Hand and Bench Tools identification and usage

🔹 Strand: Assessment

Sub-Strand: End Term One Assessment

• Administration of End Term One Assessment covering all strands