Teacher Development Workshop

PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11

   

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PROGRAMME  OF  ASSESSMENT  FOR  GRADE  11  ..............................................................................  4  

EXAM  REQUIREMENTS  FOR  GRADE  11  .............................................................................................  5  

TEACHING  PHYSICAL  SCIENCES  GRADE  11  ......................................................................................  6  

ACTIVITY  A:  MOLECULAR  SHAPE  ..............................................................................................................................  6  

ACTIVITY  B:  MOLECULAR  SHAPE  ..............................................................................................................................  8  

ACTIVITY  C:  MOLECULAR  STRUCTURE  ..................................................................................................................  10  

ACTIVITY  D:  MOLECULAR  STRUCTURE  .................................................................................................................  12  

HOW  PLATINUM  CAN  HELP  YOUR  TEACHING.  .............................................................................  15  

 

     

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OVERVIEW OF GRADE 11 TOPICS AND SUBTOPICS IN

PHYSICAL SCIENCES CAPS      

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PROGRAMME OF ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE 11  CAPS  provides  every  subject  with  a  detailed  Programme  of  Assessment.    The  table  below  indicates  the  formal  assessment  task  for  the  year  for  Grade  11  Physical  Sciences.        

       

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EXAM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 11  The  information  below  provides  a  summary  of  the  examination  requirements  for  June  and  end-­‐of-­‐year  examinations  for  Grade  11  Physical  Sciences.        

Grade 11 Exams Time Marks Mid Year Examination 3 hours 300

Final examination 3 hours 150

Structure of Grade 11 Final Examination Paper 1 Physics

Section Description Marks and Time guide

A Mechanics 68 B Waves, sound and light 32 C Electricity and magnatism 50

Total 150 3 hours

   Structure of Grade 11 Final Examination Paper 2 Chemistry

Section Description Marks and Time guide

A Change 70 B Chemical systems 20 C Matter and Materials 60

Total 150 3 hours

           

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TEACHING PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11    Activity  A:  Molecular  Shape    This  activity  is  taken  from  a  Grade  11  Physical  Sciences  Topic.    This  example  is  given  from  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  Grade  11.    Topics  to  be  covered:  

• Grade  11  Molecular  Shape  • Learning  styles  

 Instructions:  

• Participants  should  complete  this  activity  in  pairs.  • Study  the  diagrams  taken  from  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  Grade  11.  • Answer  the  questions  that  follow.  

 

   

   

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   Taken  from  Platinum  Physical  Sciences    (page  54-­‐55)        Questions:    

1. Why  is  it  important  to  use  visuals  when  teaching  Physical  Sciences?                

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Activity  B:  Molecular  Shape    This  activity  is  taken  from  a  Grade  11  Physical  Sciences  Topic.    This  example  is  given  from  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  Grade  11.    Topics  to  be  covered:  

• Grade  11  Molecular  Shape  • Importance  of  understanding  the  information  for  future  application.  

 Instructions:  

• Participants  should  complete  this  activity  in  pairs.  • Study  the  extract  taken  from  Platinum  Physical  Sciences.  • Answer  the  questions  that  follow.  

   

   Taken  from  Platinum  Physical  Sciences    (page  70)      

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 Taken  from  Platinum  Physical  Sciences    (page  71)    Questions:  

1. Physical  Sciences  requires  a  lot  of  practical  demonstrations  and  tasks.    Discuss  the  difficulties  of  large  classes  and  lack  of  equipment  and  resources.        

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Activity  C:  Molecular  Structure    This  activity  is  taken  from  a  Grade  11  Physical  Sciences  Topic.    This  example  is  given  from  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  Grade  11.    Topics  to  be  covered:  

• Grade  11  Molecular  Structure  • Importance  of  understanding  the  information  for  future  application  

 Instructions:  

• Participants  should  complete  this  activity  in  pairs.  • Study  the  diagram  taken  from  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  Grade  11    • Answer  the  questions  that  follow  

   

   

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   Questions:    

1. Physical  Sciences  involves  understanding  of  processes  and  practical  application.    How  do  you  teach  this  section  of  work  to  ensure  that  the  learners  understand  it?  

 

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Activity  D:  Molecular  Structure    This  activity  is  taken  from  a  Grade  11  Physical  Sciences  Topic.    This  example  is  given  from  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  Grade  11.    Topics  to  be  covered:  

• Grade  11  Intermolecular  Forces  • Learning  styles  

 Instructions:  

• Participants  should  complete  this  activity  in  pairs.  • Study  the  diagram  taken  from  Platinum  Grade  11  Physical  Sciences.  • Answer  the  questions  that  follow.  

   

   

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Questions:    

1. The  assessment  experiment  provided  is  an  example  of  a  formal  assessment.    Discuss  which  experiments  should  be  used  for  formal  assessment  and  which  for  informal  assessment.  

 

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HOW PLATINUM PHYSICAL SCIENCES CAN HELP YOUR

TEACHING  The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  covers  all  of  the  criteria  that  are  considered  important  to  most  teachers  when  choosing  a  textbook.    Sequencing of Content according to the CAPS    The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  follows  the  exact  sequence  of  the  CAPS.    Teachers  are  able  to  follow  the  sequence  of  the  textbook  and  be  confident  that  they  have  covered  everything  required  by  CAPS,  in  the  correct  order.      Relevant and up to date content    The  authors  of  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  have  ensured  that  the  latest  CAPS  requirements  are  covered  as  well  as  the  latest  content  required  by  the  subject.    Assessment  tasks  are  all  relevant  to  the  age  group  and  environments  of  the  learners.      Specific tasks required for Programme of Assessment e.g. Tests, Projects etc.    The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  includes  all  the  required  tasks  for  the  Programme  of  Assessment  and  the  Teacher’s  Guide  includes  all  of  the  guidelines  and  answers.    These  can  also  be  used  for  revision,  extension  and  expanded  opportunities.      Annual teaching plan according to the CAPS with term-by-term overview    The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  follows  the  exact  sequence  of  the  CAPS.    It  also  provides  a  term  planning  tool,  which  assists  in  annual  and  quarterly  planning.      Teacher’s Guide, which provides assistance and answers for Programme of Assessment    The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  has  a  Teacher’s  Guide  that  provides  guidelines  on  how  to  use  the  assessments  and  how  to  mark  them.    Rubrics,  memoranda  and  checklists  are  also  provided  where  appropriate.    

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Variety of revision activities    The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  provides  many  different  activities,  which  test  knowledge  and  understanding  on  a  variety  of  levels.    Teachers  are  able  to  see  the  learners’  understanding  of  the  content  matter  straight  away.  These  activities  are  very  practical  and  assess  the  content  in  the  CAPS.   Diagrams and pictures to explain content    The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  has  many  supporting  diagrams  and  pictures  to  support  the  content.    The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  Book  in  is  full-­‐colour  with  eye-­‐catching  photographs.   Remedial activities to support those learners that may need extra support      The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  has  many  activities  in  the  chapters  as  well  as  revision  sections  at  the  end  of  every  topic.  The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  also  has  remedial  worksheets,  which  can  be  found  in  the  Teacher’s  Guide.    Extension activities to support those learners that need expanded opportunities  The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  has  many  activities  in  the  chapters  as  well  as  revision  sections  at  the  end  of  every  topic.  The  Platinum  Physical  Sciences  book  also  has  extension  worksheets,  which  can  be  found  in  the  Teacher’s  Guide.        

Platinum  Physical  Sciences  components:  • Learner’s  Book  • Teacher’s  Guide  with  Control  Test  Book  and  

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