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PSP Programme Term 1, 2018 Page 1 of 3
Western Cape Primary Science Programme (PSP)
Programme of Innovation Project Courses – Term 1 of 2018
The PSP can only accommodate 40 Teachers in a course. Please book your place in advance.
When booking, provide (1). Name of school (2). Number/names of teachers (3). Name of the PSP course to be attended.
Tel: (021) 691 9039; Fax: (021) 691 6350; WhatsApp: 076 124 3237; E-mail: [email protected]; or Web link on sms.
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT TEAMS (SMTs)
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Wed 24th & Thur 25th January
(2 session)
SMTs [Andre]
Whole School Plan towards managing discipline: Effective ways to foster discipline in the school Developing and implementing a code of conduct Communicating the schools’ code of conduct with teachers,
other staff, leaners and parents What provincial and national policies say with regards to
teacher discipline Strategies to deal with issues of ill-discipline such as
lateness, absence, truancy, etc.
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Tue 6th February (1 session)
SMTs [Andre]
Saving water campaign Strategies to promote water saving Whole school strategies to cope with water shortages
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 07th February (1 session)
SMTs [Andre]
School safety Safety policy, code of conduct for teachers and learners Involving and guiding parents Involving others – Community, social development, welfare
departments, security services, NGOs
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
LIFE SKILLS
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Mon 29th & Tue 30th January
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Nadiema/ Thenji]
Plants, Soil and Life cycles Compare myself with plants – similarities and differences Features of plants Soil Life cycles of animals and plants Important environmental awareness days and events –
Arbour Day Planning a lesson
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
2:30 - 4:30 pm
SOCIAL SCIENCES
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Wed 24th & Thur 25th January
(2 sessions)
6 [Ruth]
[Geography]
Map skills Latitude and longitude Scale Introducing new PSP Map Skills activity book
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 31st January & Thur 01st February
(2 sessions)
5 [Barbara] [History]
Hunter-gatherers and herders How we find out about the past San hunter-gatherers Khoikhoi herder society
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 07th & Thur 08th February
(2 sessions)
7 [Ruth]
[Geography]
Map Skills Map of local area (project) Distance and scale Introducing new PSP Map Skills activity book
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 21st February (1 session)
6 [Peter]
[Geography]
Map Skills A political map of Africa A physical map of Africa Using photographs of Africa
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
mailto:[email protected]
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NATURAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY / ENVIRONMENT
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Mon 29th & Tue 30th January
(2 sessions)
4
[Wendy]
Habitats of animals
Identifying habitats of small animals in a natural environment Exploring how an animal’s habitat supports its life processes Describing natural animal-made shelters (such as nests
made by birds) Designing a shelter for an animal Finding out more about indigenous animals & their habitats
HOEP NB: there is an opportunity to bring your learners to the park
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 31st January & Thu 01st February
(2 sessions)
6 & 7 [Rose]
Biodiversity and variation Methods for teaching about biodiversity The importance of biodiversity & variation within a species Investigations on the concept of variation Developing a practical assessment task
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 12th & Tue 13th February
(2 sessions)
5 [Rose]
Food Chains and Life cycles Practical activities Food and feeding Growth and development
HOEP NB: there is an opportunity to bring your learners to the park
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 19th & Tue 20th February
(2 sessions)
6 [Wendy]
Photosynthesis, food webs, biodiversity and ecosystems Photosynthesis as the basis for food chains – starch test on
natural foods/leaves Practical activities on food chains & food webs Importance of biodiversity & ecosystems Threats to ecosystems & food security
HOEP NB: there is an opportunity to bring your learners to the park
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 28th February (1 session)
4; 5; 6 & 7 [Rose; Wendy
& Novosti]
AGRI-PROTEIN Teacher Excursion Gr. 4: Living & non-living things; Structure of plants &
animals; and Habitats of animals Gr. 5: Skeletons as structures; Food chains; and Life cycles Gr. 6: Nutrients in food; Food processing; and Ecosystems &
food webs Gr. 7: The biosphere; Biodiversity; Variation
N.B: For registered Innovation Project Schools
Depart from Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
at 3 pm SHARP!
LANGUAGE & LITERACY
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Mon 05th & Thur 08th February
(2 sessions)
1 – 3 [Marlene]
Learning to read and write 1. How do children from 3 – 8 years of age learn to draw; do
handwriting; write creatively and read? 2. How can teachers support young children as they do:
Emergent handwriting; emergent reading; emergent writing, invented spelling and word study; and how do we assess beginner reading and writing?
Strongly recommended for Gr R, 1 & 2 teachers
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon 05th & Tue 06th February
(2 sessions)
4 – 7 [Margie]
Teaching reading comprehension and asking good questions What can our learners do? A look at the PIRLS 2016
reading literacy results against Systemics and ANAs. What kinds of questions help Intermediate Phase learners
to make sense of a text? How we design good reading comprehension questions to
guide learners to think about a text and make meaning of it.
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
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Mon 12th & Tue 13th February
(2 sessions)
4 – 7 [Vava]
Ukufunda nokubukela (Shared to Independent Reading methodologies)
Ukufunda ibali elifutshane - ukuxoxa ngesigama, uqikelelo kwisihloko nakwimifanekiso, imibuzo efanelekileyo nokubonisa iingcinga zakhe ngetekisi efundiweyo.
Ukubhala ileta yobuhlobo/idayari Ukusebenzisa isakhiwo esisiso, ukubonisa ukuqonda
abaphulaphuli/ abafundi nesimbo sokubhala, ukusebenzisa ithoni ngokufanelekiyo, ukucwangcisa, ukusebenzisa ulwimi ngokufanelekiyo.
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 19th & Tue 20th February
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Vava]
Ukufunda nezandi Ukufunda notitshala, umdlalo wesifundo ukuqinisekisa
ukuqonda, ukubalisa, ukuzoba, nesicengcelezo esingesifundo.
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
2:30 - 4:30 pm
MATHEMATICS
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Mon 22nd & Tue 23rd January
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Zozo & Pinkie]
Ixabiso lendawo elimi kuyo inani; Ukudibanisa nokuthabatha Sizakuqwalasela ixabiso lendawo elimi kuyo inani Sizakuchaza, sithelekise, silandelelanise amanani Sizakusombulula iingxaki zokubala izibalo (amabali
ngezibalo) ngokusemxholweni sicacisa izisombululo zethu kwingxaki zezibalo kuquka ukudibanisa nokuthabatha
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon 22nd & Tue 23rd January
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Unknown]
Place Value; Addition and Subtraction Recognizing place value Describing, comparing and ordering whole numbers Solving words problems in context and explaining own
solutions to problems involving addition and subtraction with answers from 0 - 999
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon 22nd & Tue 23rd January
(2 sessions)
4—7 &
HODs [Novosti]
Housekeeping issues for Maths teachers – Discussion forum: Developing teaching schedules Developing assessment programmes Guide to lesson preparation
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 14th & Thu 15th February
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Zozo & Pinkie]
Iipateni zejiyometri nezamanani Sizakukhuphela, sandise, siyile, sichaze ulandelelwano
lwamanani epateni ezilula usebenzisa izinto nemizobo; ukusuka ku 1 - 999
Sizakukhetha, sichaze ngamagama nokukhuphela iipateni zejiyometri, umz. kwindalo
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Wed 14th & Thu 15th February
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Unknown]
Geometric & Number patterns Copying, extending, creating & describing simple patterns
using physical objects and drawings; from 1 - 999 Identifying and describing in words and copying geometric
patterns, e.g. nature.
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Wed 14th & Thu 15th February
(2 sessions)
4 – 6 [Diane]
Measurement of Time History of time Reading, telling and writing time in 12 hr and 24 hr
formats on both analogue and digital instruments Practical measurement of time using time instruments Calculation of time intervals (sec/mins/hrs/days/etc.) Calculations and problem solving time, including
calculating time differences based on time zones
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 26th & Tue 27th February
(2 sessions)
6 & 7 [Diane]
Calculations with integers; and Percentages Adding and subtracting with integers Exciting ways to teach percentages Calculating the percentage of part of a whole Calculating percentage increase or decrease of whole
numbers Solving problems in contexts involving percentages
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
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PSP Preliminary Programme Term 2, 2018 (to be confirmed) Page 1 of 4
Western Cape Primary Science Programme (PSP)
Preliminary Programme of Innovation Project Courses – Term 2 of 2018
(to be confirmed at the end of Term 1)
The PSP can only accommodate 40 Teachers in a course. Please book your place in advance.
When booking, provide (1). Name of school (2). Number/names of teachers (3). Name of the PSP course to be attended.
Tel: (021) 691 9039; Fax: (021) 691 6350; WhatsApp: 076 124 3237; E-mail: [email protected]; or Web link on sms.
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT TEAMS (SMTs)
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Wed 18th & Thur 19th April
(2 sessions)
SMTs [Andre]
Developing and implementing SIP SWOT analysis – school; SMT; and teachers. Identifying
weaknesses and / or gaps and how to deal with these together as a team
Understanding strengths of teachers with regard to their subject knowledge and teaching skills, and advantages of strategically positioning them
Induction of new teachers – equipping grade and subject heads
Monitoring and supporting teacher improvements
Edith Stephens Nature
Reserve 3 - 5 pm
Mon 28th May
(1 session)
SMTs [Andre]
Motivating learners Creating a positive learning environment Creating a school climate and structures that helps children
improve; and implementing interventions Making school activities to be more than just fundraising Connecting with discipline and the discipline policy; and
school code of conduct
Edith Stephens Nature
Reserve 3 - 5 pm
Tue 29th May
(1 session)
SMTs [Andre]
Motivating parent involvement Parent involvement in their children's education is one of the
biggest predictors of learners’ success How to get parents involved Making parent involvement to be more than just fundraising Creating a school climate and structures that support family
involvement
Edith Stephens Nature
Reserve 3 - 5 pm
LIFE SKILLS
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Mon 14th May (1 session)
R – 3 [Nadiema/ Thenji]
Matter and Materials: Animals and creatures that live in water Fresh water-rivers and ponds Salt water- sea and rock pools
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Tue 15th May (1 session)
R – 3 [Nadiema/ Thenji]
Matter and Materials: Pollution Types of pollution Effects of pollution on people Effects of pollution on the environment Important environmental awareness days and events –
Marine Awareness and Water week
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
mailto:[email protected]
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NATURAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY / ENVIRONMENT
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Mon 16th & Tue 17th April
(2 sessions)
4 & 6 [Wendy]
Change of state, and Mixtures & solutions How heating & cooling cause change of state in materials The water cycle & changes of state Mixtures and solutions Water resources in South Africa How water is used and then cleaned for re-use Importance of healthy water resources for all living things Simple daily rules about using water and preventing water-
borne diseases Developing a practical assessment task
HOEP NB: there is an opportunity to bring your learners to the park
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Tue 08th & Wed 09th May
(2 sessions)
7 [Rose]
Periodic table, and Methods of separation Practical activity on understanding the periodic table Concept of elements and pure substances Economic importance of elements, ores and minerals Practical investigations involving physical separation of
materials Economic importance of separation methods and recycling of
materials. Practical ways of organising a litter survey in schools
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 16th & Thur 17th May
(2 sessions)
5 [Rose]
Processing materials Methods to process materials such as clay, dough and
cement to make useful products Developing a practical assessment task
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 23rd & Thur 24th May
(2 sessions)
4 [Wendy]
Making a frame structure Different kinds of natural and manmade structures Frame and shell structures Making a strong frame structure using paper struts Developing a practical assessment task
HOEP NB: there is an opportunity to bring your learners to the park
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
SOCIAL SCIENCES
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE &
TIME
Mon 16th April
(1 session)
5 [Ruth]
[Geography]
Physical features of South Africa A physical map of South Africa Rivers and river systems
Edith Stephens
Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Thur 03rd May (1 session)
4 [Peter]
[Geography]
Map Skills Symbols, keys and grids A map of South Africa Introducing new PSP Map Skills activity book
Edith Stephens
Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 16th & Thur 17th May
(2 sessions)
7 [Peter]
[Geography]
Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Floods How the crust moves Volcanoes and earthquakes Causes and effects of floods
Edith Stephens
Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 23rd & Thur 24th May
(2 sessions)
6 [Barbara] [History]
Explorers from Europe find southern Africa Reasons for European exploration The first Europeans to settle on SA shores
Edith Stephens
Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
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MATHEMATICS
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Mon 23rd & Tue 24th April
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Zozo & Pinkie]
Umlinganiselo wexesha Sizakuxela ixesha, silichaze, sixele izinto ezenzeka emini
nezenzeka ebusuku Sizakuxela, silandelelanise intsuku zeveki nenyanga
zonyaka Sizakulandelelanisa iziganeko zobom, sisebenzisa
ikhalenda, sibale ubude bexesha nokuhamba kwalo Sizakusebenzisa iwotshi siqingqe sibale ixesha ngokwe
yure, iziqingatha, kunye nemikhono phambi okanye emva
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon 23rd & Tue 24th April
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Unknown]
Measurement of Time Telling the time and describing when something happens
e.g. morning, afternoon, night, early, and late. Naming and sequencing days of week and months of the
year Placing birthdays in a calendar, and using calendars to
calculate and describe lengths of time in days, weeks, etc. Using clocks to measure and calculate length of time in
hours, half hours and quarter hours
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon 23rd & Tue 24th April
(2 sessions)
4 – 6 [Diane]
Measurement of Length Practically measuring by estimating, measuring, recording,
and comparing & ordering, using instruments like rulers, metre sticks, tape measures, trundle wheels
Dealing with, and converting between millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm), metres (m), kilometres (km)
Calculations and problem-solving involving length
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 21st & Tue 22nd May
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Zozo & Pinkie]
Amaqhezu Sizakusebenzisa, sixele amaqhezu amanyeneyo
ngokwemixholo eqhelekileyo kuquka iziqingatha, iikota, izithathu nezine
Sizakuqaphela amqhezu ngokodidi lomzobo Sizakuqaphela ukuba iziqingatha ezibini okanye ezithathu
zezithathu zenza enye epheleleyo, kunye nesiqingatha esinye, kunye neekota ezimbini ziyalingana
Sizakubhala amaqhezu njengesiqingatha, isinye esithathwini, okanye isibini esithathwini
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon 21st & Tue 22nd May
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Unknown]
Fractions Using and naming unitary fractions including halves,
quarters, thirds and fifths Recognizing fractions in diagrammatic form Exploring how two halves or three thirds make one whole
and that one half and two quarters are equivalent Writing fractions such as 1 half and 2 thirds
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon 21st & Tue 22nd May
(2 sessions)
4 – 6 [Novosti]
Assessment and Examination setting Improving existing exam and test questions by:
Looking at the context of learners Setting up varying cognitive level questions Improving accuracy of content, language, punctuation and
setting out Developing a bank of questions & relevant memoranda Providing appropriate mark allocation
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 28th & Tue 29th May
(2 sessions)
7 [Diane]
Surface area and volume Using appropriate formulae to calculate the surface area,
volume and capacity of cubes & rectangular prisms Describing the interrelationship between surface area and
volume of cubes & rectangular prisms Using and converting between appropriate SI units,
including: mm2 ↔ cm2; cm2 ↔ m2; mm3 ↔ cm3; cm3 ↔ m3; 1 cm3 ↔ 1 ml; 1 m3 ↔ 1 kl
Calculations and problem-solving involving surface area, volume and capacity
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
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LANGUAGE & LITERACY
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Wed 18th & Thur 19th April
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Vava]
Ukufunda nezandi Ukufunda notitshala, ukucacisa isigama esitsha, ukubalisa
ibali, ukusebenzisa isigama kwizivakalisi, imibuzo ngengqiqo, ukufunda nababini, nokuzifundela
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Thur 03rd & Mon 07th May
(2 sessions)
1 – 3 [Marlene]
How to improve external reading test results – e.g. Systemic tests, ANAs, PIRLS. This course is inspired by international & S.A research
We will work with 12 cognitive strategies readers need to develop, each linked to a practical, reading activity.
Teachers will create similar activities for their children. By doing this, teachers will show they understand each strategy, and can work with what research advocates.
Teachers will report back to their colleagues. The course is limited to two FP teachers per school – e.g. an
HOD and a teacher (+ 2 on standby)
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon 07th & Tue 08th May
(2 sessions)
4 – 7 [Vava]
Ukubhala nokunikezela (Shared to Independent Writing) Ukubhala umbongo – Ukukhetha umxholo ofanelekileyo,
ukusebenzisa ulwimi ngokomfanekiso-ngqondweni nangokuyila, ukusebenzisa imfano-zandi, ukufana kwezikhamiso njl njl.
Ukubhala ingxelo – Ukwakha umxholo ofanelekileyo osekelwe kuphando, ukuguqula ulwazi ukusuka kwesinye isimo ukuya kwesinye. Ukulandelelanisa ulweazi ngokucwangciswe kakuhle.
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 14th & Tue 15th May
(2 sessions)
4 – 7 [Margie]
Teaching poetry for enjoyment and understanding What is poetry? Why do poets write poems? What makes poetry different from other kinds of texts? How do poets stimulate our imaginations and communicate
their ideas and feelings to us? Designing good poetry worksheets that help learners to
understand and enjoy poetry. Writing poetry ourselves.
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
The PSP can only accommodate 40 Teachers in a course. Please book your place in advance.
When booking, provide (1). Name of school (2). Number/names of teachers (3). Name of the PSP course to be attended.
Tel: (021) 691 9039; Fax: (021) 691 6350; WhatsApp: 076 124 3237; E-mail: [email protected]; or Web link on sms.
mailto:[email protected]
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PSP Preliminary Programme Term 3 and 4, 2018 (to be confirmed) Page 1 of 4
Western Cape Primary Science Programme (PSP)
Preliminary Programme of Innovation Project Courses – Term 3 and 4 of 2018
(to be confirmed at the end of Term 2 / 3)
The PSP can only accommodate 40 Teachers in a course. Please book your place in advance.
When booking, provide (1). Name of school (2). Number/names of teachers (3). Name of the PSP course to be attended.
Tel: (021) 691 9039; Fax: (021) 691 6350; WhatsApp: 076 124 3237; E-mail: [email protected]; or Web link on sms.
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT TEAMS (SMTs)
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Wed 15th August (1 session)
SMTs [Andre]
Curriculum & Time management The role of the principal, school management teams
(SMTs) and lead teachers in managing the curriculum Creating a collaborative ethos Creating communities of practice (CoPs / PLCs) Time management Sharing resources, within and between schools
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Thur 16th August (1 session)
SMTs [Andre]
Assessment & Intervention Assessment guidelines; NPA; NPPPPR Assessment programmes / plan Moderation: learners’ books; learners’ tasks; teachers’
portfolios; learners’ portfolios; assessment files; tools; etc. Intervention at all levels – School; phase; grade; class; and
individual level of intervention
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
LANGUAGE & LITERACY
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Wed 01st & Thur 02nd August
(2 sessions)
4 – 7 [Margie]
Teaching and encouraging a love for writing How can we get learners motivated to write? How to scaffold learners’ writing of different kinds of texts. How we can analyse learners’ writing skills and place them
along a developmental continuum. How we can give learners positive feedback that will
encourage them to keep writing and help them to improve their writing skills.
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 13th & Tue 14th August
(2 sessions)
4 – 7 [Vava]
Ukufunda nokunikezela: Itekisi enika ulwazi – Ukuchonga indlela itekisi ecangcwiswe
ngayo, ukusebenzisa iindlela zokufunda, ukuthelekisa umahluko nokufana kweendawo ezahlukeneyo, ukusebenzisa imikhondo enikwa yitekisi.
Ukubhala nokunikezela Ukufunda ikhathuni/imicwe yokuhlekisa (cartoon strips)
Ukulandela imiyalelo emifutshane ebhaliweyo aze ayitolike, ukuxilonga itekisi ekhangela imiyalezo efihlakeleyo, ukutolika aze ahlalutye inkcukacha kwitekisi ezotyiweyo.
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 13th August (1 session)
& Thur 16th August
(1 session)
1 – 3 [Marlene]
Story telling: How to use stories to teach children to become creative
thinkers, talkers, writers and readers, using: Teachers real life stories; Stories in books; Loved, old
(traditional) stories; Stories children tell; Writing Non-Fiction from stories; and we will work with CAPS: Reading and Writing
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon 20th & Tue 21st August
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Vava]
Ukubhala: Ukubalisa ibali, ubhalo lwezivakalisi ezifanelekileyo, ubhalo
ibali uhlale emxholweni, ucwangcise, imaphu yengqondo.
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
mailto:[email protected]
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NATURAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY / ENVIRONMENT
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Mon 23rd & Tue 24th July
(2 Sessions)
6 [Wendy]
Electric circuits, Conductors & Insulators, and Systems to solve problems
Practical activities on electric circuits, and conductors and insulators
Making switches Using an electric circuit to solve a problem – Technology
activity. HOEP (NB: there is an opportunity to bring your learners to the park)
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 01st & Thur 02nd August
(2 sessions)
7 [Rose]
Transfer of heat energy Potential and kinetic energy Practical investigation on heat transfer -developing a
practical task for assessment Effects of heat transfer in everyday life –making a model of
a solar water heater Importance of using insulation to conserve energy
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 06th & Tue 07th August
(2 sessions)
4 [Wendy]
Movement and Musical instruments Input and output energy Sound and energy Transfer of sound Making and using musical instruments Assessment
HOEP NB: there is an opportunity to bring your learners to the park
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Tue 14th & Wed 15th August
(2 Sessions)
5 [Rose]
Systems for moving things Making and testing a vehicle which moves using axles and
wheels Developing a practical task for assessment
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Sat 01st September (1 session)
Term 4
4 [Nadiema]
Rocket systems Phases of the Moon Organising a moon watch How rockets work Making a rocket system as a practical assessment task
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 8:30 - 14:30 pm
Sat 01st September (1 session)
Term 4
5 [Ntsiki]
The surface of the Earth The surface of planet Earth, its crust, air and water, Importance of soil Formation of soil from rocks Sedimentary rocks Fossils and their significance (practical)
HOEP NB: there is an opportunity to bring your learners to the park
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 8:30 - 14:30 pm
Sat 01st September (1 session)
Term 4
6 [Novosti]
Systems for looking into space Practical activity on movement of the Moon in relation to the
Earth and Sun Systems for looking in space Telescopes and satellites Importance of space research for predicting weather,
climatic changes
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 8:30 - 14:30 pm
Sat 01st September (1 session)
Term 4
7 [Rose]
Relationship of the Sun, Moon and Earth Practical activities on daily and monthly tides Biological importance of the intertidal zones Threats to the intertidal zones and effects on food security Practical activities on Historical development of astronomy
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 8:30 - 14:30 pm
Wed 05th September (1 session)
4; 5; 6 & 7 [Rose; Wendy
& Novosti]
SAAO Teacher Excursion Gr. 4: Gr. 5: Gr. 6: Gr. 7:
N.B: For registered Innovation Project Schools
Depart from Edith Stephens Nature
Reserve at
3 pm SHARP!
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MATHEMATICS
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Wed 25th & Thur 26th July
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Pinkie, Thenjie]
Isithuba nemilo Sizakujonga, sithelekise amacala eemilo; sifunde, sizichaze,
sizizobe sisebenzisa imephu ezingekho sesikweni; sikhangele izinto kwimephu; sichaze iimilo neendawo
Sizakunika izalathiso ukusuka kwenye indawo ukuya kwenye
Sizakufunda ngendlela zokufundisa uludwe okanye uluhlu lwezinto – iibhola, iibhokisi iisilinda, iiphiramidi neekhowuni
Sizasebenzisa iphatha-phatha bhokisi ukunceda abafundi bachaze iimbonakalo zeemilo
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Wed 25th & Thur 26th July
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Unknown]
Space and Shape Recognising and matching different views of everyday
objects; reading, interpreting and drawing informal maps; finding objects on maps; and describing positions of objects
Following directions from one place to another How to teach a range of objects including ball shapes
(Spheres); box shapes (prisms); cylinders; and cones How to use feely boxes to help learners describe features of
objects
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Wed 25th & Thur 26th July
(2 sessions)
4 – 6 [Novosti]
Measurement of Mass Practically measuring by estimating, measuring, recording,
and comparing & ordering, using instruments like bathroom scales (analogue and digital); kitchen scales (analogue and digital) and balances
Dealing with, and converting between grams (g) and kilograms (kg)
Calculations and problem-solving involving mass
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Wed 29th & Thur 30th August
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Zozo & Pinkie]
Indlela yokusebenza ngolwazi oluqokelelweyo Sizakuqokelela sihlele izinto Sizakumela ukubonakalisa ingqokelela ehleliweyo yezinto Sizakuxoxa, sinike ingxelo, ngengqokelela ehleliweyo
yezinto ukubonakalisa ulwazi Sizakucalula, sitolike ulwazi
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Wed 29th & Thur 30th August
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Unknown]
Data handling Collecting and sorting objects Representing a sorted collection of objects Discussing and reporting on sorted collections of objects Collecting; organising; representing; analysing and
interpreting data
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Wed 29th August (1 session)
4 – 6
[Diane]
Probability: Performing simple repeated events and listing possible
outcomes for experiments such as tossing a coin; rolling a die & spinning a spinner
Counting and comparing the frequency of actual outcomes for a series of trials up to 50 trials
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Thur 30th August (1 session)
7
[Diane]
Probability: Performing simple experiments where the possible
outcomes are equally likely and: - listing the possible outcomes based on the conditions
of the activity - determining the relative frequency of actual outcomes
for a series of trials
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
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PSP Preliminary Programme Term 3 and 4, 2018 (to be confirmed) Page 4 of 4
LIFE SKILLS
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Mon 30th & Tue 31st July
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Nadiema/
Thenji]
Earth and Beyond: Space Stars & planets, and names of the planets Telescopes Space Travels Life at night (i.e. Things I do at night; People who work at
night and Night animals)
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mon 06th & Tue 07th August
(2 sessions)
R – 3 [Nadiema/
Thenji]
Earth and Beyond: Weather, seasons and Types of disasters Daily weather chart; Weather observations; Weather and us Four seasons Types of disasters (i.e. Floods; Lightning; Storms and strong
winds)
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve 2:30 - 4:30 pm
SOCIAL SCIENCES
DATE GRADE COURSE DETAIL VENUE & TIME
Mon 23rd & Tue 24th July
(2 Sessions)
7 [Barbara] [History]
Colonisation at the Cape (Dutch) Dutch colonisation Frontiers and land dispossession
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 30th & Tue 31st July
(2 sessions)
5 [Peter]
[Geography]
Weather and Climate Observing and recording the weather Project South Africa’s climate
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 06th & Tue 07th August
(2 sessions)
6 [Ruth]
[Geography]
Climate Climate around the world Rainfall and temperature maps Rainforests, deserts and coniferous forests
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Tue 14th August (1 session)
Term 4 Topic
7 [Barbara] [History]
Colonisation at the Cape (British) The British come to the Cape Conflict on the frontiers
NB: This topic is taught in Term 4
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
Mon 20th & Tue 21st August
(2 sessions)
4 [Barbara] [History]
Transport and communication Inventions and changes in transport Change in forms of communication
Edith Stephens Nature Reserve
3 - 5 pm
The PSP can only accommodate 40 Teachers in a course. Please book your place in advance.
When booking, provide (1). Name of school (2). Number/names of teachers (3). Name of the PSP course to be attended.
Tel: (021) 691 9039; Fax: (021) 691 6350; WhatsApp: 076 124 3237; E-mail: [email protected]; or Web link on sms.
mailto:[email protected]
2018 Innovation Programme Term 1.pdf (p.1-3)2018 Innovation Programme Term 2_prelim.pdf (p.4-7)2018 Innovation Programme Term 3-4_prelim.pdf (p.8-11)