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SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT

GRADES 4 TO 9 PACE SETTER SOCIAL SCIENCES

2018

SOCIAL SCIENCES PACE SETTERS

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GRADE 4: HISTORY

Timeframes Content Assessment: Informal: Written exercisesThe following reflect the type of questions that must be given as class work / homework

Comments on progressIf completed write the date of completion. If not indicate the week carried forward to.

TERM 1

Week 1 How we find out about the present in a local area Information from pictures

At least one written exercise- Listing ways of finding information- Getting information from pictures- Description of pictures- Writing sentences about the picture

Week 2 How we find out about the present in a local area Information from writing

At least one written exercise- Listing ways of finding information- Getting information from written documents- Description of the contents of the document- Writing sentences about the document

Week 3 How we find out about the present in a local areaInformation from stories and from interviews with people

At least one written exercise- Listing ways of finding information- Getting information from stories- Identification of the main message- Developing interview questions- Summarising the story

Week 4 How we find out about the present in a local area Information from objects

At least one written exercise- Listing ways of finding information- Comparison of ways of finding information- Giving examples of objects- Explanation of the importance of objects in providing information

Week 5 How we find out about the history of a local areaInformation from pictures

At least one written exercise- Listing ways of finding information- Comparison of different ways of finding information- Extracting information from pictures and description of pictures- Writing paragraphs- Summarising information

Week 6 How we find out about the history of a local areaInformation from writing

At least one written exercise- Listing ways of finding information- Comparison of different ways of finding information- Getting information from written documents- Description of what is written


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- Writing paragraphsWeek 7 How we find out about the history of a local

areaInformation from stories and interviews with people

At least one written exercise- Listing ways of finding information- Getting information from stories- Identification of the main message- Development of interview questions- Writing findings of interviews- Writing summaries

Week 8 How we find out about the history of a local areaInformation from objects

At least one written exercise- Listing ways of finding information- Comparison of ways of finding information- Giving examples of objects- Extracting information from objects- Explanation of the importance of objects in providing information

Week 9 Local history project Writing about the history of their area



TERM 2

Week 12 Ask and answer questions about lives and qualities of good leaders

At least one written exercise- Giving examples of good leaders in own communities- Description of their qualities- Identification of similarities and differences of leaders identified- Writing sentences/paragraphs/autobiographies

Week 13 Ask and answer questions about lives and qualities of good leaders

At least one written exercise- Giving examples of good leaders in own communities- Description of their qualities- Identification of similarities and differences of leaders identified- Writing sentences/paragraphs/autobiographies

Week 14 Life stories of leaders who show good qualitiesGuiding questions

At least one written exerciseSource based- Extracting information from the source


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- Explanation of reasons for regarding some people as good leaders- Descriptions of contributions made by leaders- Giving examples of questions

Week 15 Life stories of leaders who show good qualitiesNelson Mandela

At least one written exercise- Writing sentences- Description of the leader ‘s life story/autobiography- Providing reasons he is regarded as a good leader

Week 16 Life stories of leaders who show good qualities Nelson Mandela

At least one written exercise- Explanation of his contributions- Description of the qualities of the leader- Arranging events in correct time order- Cutting and pasting pictures of the leader- Writing sentences/paragraphs

Week 17 Life stories of leaders who show good qualitiesMahatma GandhiGuiding questions

At least one written exercise- Writing sentences- Description of the leader ‘s life story- Providing reasons he is regarded as a good leader

Week 18-19 Life stories of leaders who show good qualities Mahatma Gandhi

At least one written exerciseExplanation of his contributions- Description of the qualities of the leader- Arranging events in correct time order- Cutting and pasting pictures of the leader- Writing sentences/paragraphs

Week 20-21 Local, provincial or international leader of own choice

At least one written exercise- Identification of the leader- Providing reasons for the choice made- Descriptions of the qualities of the leader

Week 22-23 Local, provincial or international leader of own choice

At least one written exercise- Description of the contributions made by the identified leader- Identification of similarities and differences between any two leaders- Paragraph writing

TERM 3Week 24 Transport on land

- Animals- Carts, wagons and coaches

At least one written exercise- Defining and differentiating concepts- Giving examples and cutting and pasting pictures- Writing sentences/ paragraph


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Week 25 Transport on land-The bicycle-The steam engine and train

At least one written exercise- Listing and description of modes of transport- Cutting and pasting pictures- Drawing timelines- Writing sentences/ paragraph- compare modes of transsport

Week 26 Transport on land-The motorcar- Common forms of transport of people and goods on land today

At least one written exercise- Listing and description of modes of transport- Comparison of old and modes of transport- Cutting and pasting pictures- Drawing timelines- Writing sentences/ paragraph

Week 27 Case study : Environmental damage: exhaust fumes in South Africa

At least one written exerciseCase studyReading the cases study and answering questions

Week 28-29 Transport on water- Rafts, canoes and reed boats-Some of the first sailing ships

At least one written exercise- Listing different modes of transport- Description of modes of transport- Comparison of old and modern modes of transport- Cutting and pasting pictures- Drawing timelines- Writing sentences/ paragraph

Week 30 Transport on water- The steamships - Modern forms of water transport

At least one written exercise- Listing and description of modes of transport- Comparison of old and modern modes of transport- Cutting and pasting pictures- Drawing timelines- Writing sentences/ paragraph

Week 31 -32 Transport on air-Balloons and airships- Wright brothers and the invention of the first aero plane

At least one written exercise- Listing and description of modes of transport- Comparison of old and modern modes of transport- Cutting and pasting pictures- Drawing timelines- Writing sentences/ paragraph

Week 33-34 Transport on airModern forms of air transport

At least one written exercise- Identification of modern forms of transport- Comparison of old and modern forms of transport- Drawing timelines

TERM 4

Week 35 Communication through time At least one written exercise


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-The oldest forms of human communication- Language, symbols, songs, Art and dance

- Identification of old forms of communication- Description of old forms of communication- Writing sentences

Week 36 Communication through time- San hunter-gatherers( the first people in southern Africa as an example

At least one written exercise- Explanation and identification of means of communication- Comparison of old forms communication- Writing paragraphs

Week 37-38 Change in modern forms of communication- Postal system- Radio- Early typewriters before electricity- Telegraph- Telephone

At least one written exercise- Identification of modern means of communication- Cutting and pasting pictures- Comparison of old and modern means of communication- Explanation of how means of communication changed over time- Identifying means of communication that remain unchanged- Drawing timelines

Week 39 Change in modern forms of communication- Camera- Television- Camera- Television- Internet- cell phone

At least one written exercise- Identification of modern means of communication- Comparison of old and modern means of communication- Explanation of how means of communication changed over time- Identification of forms of communication that remained unchanged- Drawing timelines

Week 40-43 Revision and end of year examinations


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GRADE 5: HISTORYTime frames Content Assessment: Informal: Written exercises

The following reflect the type of questions that must be given as class work / homework


TERM 1Week 1 How we find information about hunter-gather and

herders- Stories- Objects

At least one written exerciseSource based- Defining and differentiating concepts- Using evidence from stories and from objects- Writing a summary

Week 2 How we find information about hunter-gather and herders- Rock paintings- Books- In the present we find out about them by observing living societies

At least one written exerciseSource based- Defining and differentiating concepts- Using evidence from rock paintings and from books- Writing a summary- Explaining ways of finding information in the present

Week 3-4 San hunter-gatherer in the Later Stone Age- Lived off the environment-The invention of the bow and arrow which contributed to hunting effectiveness

At least one written exercise- Explanation of concepts- Description of ways of living- Identification of inventions- Paragraph writing

Week 5-6 San hunter-gatherer in the Later Stone Age-Social organization- Plant medicines- San beliefs and religion

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Description of the social organization and roles- Finding information from the sources- Using concepts in sentences- Comparison of beliefs and religions

Week7 San hunter-gatherer in the Later Stone AgeRock Art- where, when and how it was created, interpretations of rock art,

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Explaining the significance of rock art- Writing about different drawings found on rocks- Explaining how rock art was interpreted.

Week 8-9 San hunter-gatherer in the Later Stone AgeSouth African Coat of Arms and the Linton Rock Art Panel

At least one written exercise- Drawings with labels- Explanation of meanings of symbols


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Time frames Content Assessment: Informal: Written exercisesThe following reflect the type of questions that must be given as class work / homework


Week 10- 11 Khoikhoi herder society in Later Stone Age- Pastoral way of life- How San and khoikhoi shared the same landscape

Class work/ home workSource based questions- Defining and differentiating concepts- Extracting information from sources- Identification of similarities and differences- Writing a summary

TERM 2

Week 12 Why, when and where the first African farmers livedAttitudes to land: Interaction with Khoisan- principles of generous acceptance of other people. (In Iron age society it was important for political power that leaders accepted strangers and integrated them into their own societies)

At least one written exerciseSource based- Extracting information from sources- Description of causes and effects- Identification of similarities and differences- Location of places on maps

Week 13 How early African farmers lived in settled chiefdoms- Homesteads and villages- Agriculture: crops and livestock

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification of similarities and differences- Giving examples- Paragraph writing

Week 14 Social political and economic structures- Roles of men, women, boys and girls- A culture of cooperation

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Explanation of different structures- Identification of similarities and differences- Paragraph writing

Week 15 Social political and economic structures-The role of the chief- The role of cattle

At least one written exercise- Explanation of different roles- Paragraph writing

Week 16-17 Tools and weapons from iron and copper- Division of labour: gender based activity: men- Division of labour: gender based activity: Women- Day to day use

At least one written exerciseSource based- Extracting information from sources- Comparisons of gender based activities- Description of day-to-day uses

Week 18 Tools and weapons from iron and copperUse in ceremonies with Lydenburg Heads as an example

At least one written exerciseWriting a summary or paragraph

Week 19 Tools and weapons from iron and copper-Trade

At least one written exerciseSource based- Extracting information from sources- Using evidence from sources to support answer- Writing a paragraph

Week 20 Tools and weapons from iron and copper- Medicine and healing

At least one written exerciseSource based


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- Extracting information from sources- Using evidence from sources to support answers- Writing a paragraph

Week 21 Tools and weapons from iron and copperHunting

Source based- Extracting information from sources- Using evidence from sources to support answers- Writing a paragraph

Week 22-23 Mid-year examinations

TERM 3

Week 24 The Nile river and how it influenced settlements At least one written exerciseMap reading exercise- Finding the location of the Nile river on the map- Writing about the effects of the Nile river on settlements

Week 25 Ways of life in ancient Egypt-Social structure in ancient Egypt- Beliefs and religion

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Comparison of social structures and belief systems- Discussing kinds of religion

Week 26-27 Ways of life in ancient EgyptPharaohsSphinx, pyramids and temples

At least one written exercise- Writing short answers to questions- Defining and differentiating concepts- Drawing pictures of pyramids

Week 28 -29 Ways of life in ancient EgyptHieroglyphics

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Writing using hieroglyphics

Week 30-31 Ways of life in ancient Egypt- Mathematics and astronomy- Medicine and physicians: diseases, anatomy, physiology and clinical

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Writing short sentences- Listing kinds of medicine

Week 32 -33 Case study: The tomb of Tutankhamen-Discovery of the tomb, who, when, why-What the discovery revealed about ancient

At least one written exerciseCase study; Writing answers to questions based on the case study

Week 34 The spread of Egypt’s advanced knowledge to other places, such as Europe and Middle east

At least one written exercise- Explaining how knowledge was spreadWriting paragraphs

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Week 35 A heritage trail through the provincesThe names of provinces and their capital cities

At least one written exerciseMap reading exercise- Finding the location of provinces and listing capital cities- Identifying neighbouring countries

Week 36 A heritage trail through the provincesWhat heritage is

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts and giving examples

Week 37 Different examples of heritage from each province- Heritage sites of significance: E.g. Cradle of Human kind: Gauteng- Heritage in objects: E.g. Golden objects at Mapungubwe: Limpopo- Heritage in people’s achievements: E.g. Frances Baard: Northern Cape

At least one written exerciseMap reading- Finding location on maps- Making comparisons of objects from heritage sites- Paragraph writing

Week 38 Different examples of heritage from each province-Heritage in names of places: E.g. names of rivers, dams and towns- Heritage and changing identities: E.g. The Castle: Western Cape- Heritage and indigenous medicine: E.g. The healing properties of the aloe: Eastern Cape

At least one written exercise Map reading- Finding location on maps- Making comparisons- Paragraph writing

Week 39 Different examples of heritage from each provinceHeritage in architecture: E.g. stone-walled town of Kaditshwene- Natural heritage and indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) E.g. Makhonjwa Mountains, the oldest in the world. Mountains and ancestors in IKS: Mpumalanga- Heritage in Art: E.g. San Rock Art in the Drakensberg: Kwazulu Natal

At least one written exerciseMap reading- Finding location on maps- Making comparisons- Paragraph writing

Week 40-43 Revision and end of year Examinations


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GRADE 6: HISTORYTime frames Content and Concepts Assessment: Informal: Written exercises



TERM 1

Week 1 Changes in societies in the Limpopo Valley between 900 AD and 1300 AD: bigger and more organised

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Definition of concepts- Description of abbreviations- Listing and explanation of changes- Drawing of time lines.

Week 2 Changes in societies in the Limpopo Valley between 900 AD and 1300 AD- Settlements in the Limpopo Valley before Mapungubwe: K 2 and Schroda

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Identification of settlements- Drawing of time lines.

Week 3 Mapungubwe: first state in southern Africa 1220 – 1300- King and sacred leadership- First stone- walled palace

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Explanation of life styles- Description of buildings

Week 4 Mapungubwe: first state in southern Africa 1220 – 1300- Distinct social classes- Golden rhinoceroses and other golden objects

At least one written exercise- Identification of social classes- Explanation of social classes- Discussion of reasons for existence of social classes- Comparison of social classes- Listing of objects found

Week 5 Significance of Mapungubwe Hill- First town- Distinct social classes

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification and explanation of social classes


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Time frames Content and Concepts Assessment: Informal: Written exercisesThe following reflect the type of questions that must be given as class work / homework


- Writing short paragraphsWeek 6 Golden rhinoceroses and other golden objects

(symbols of royal power and political leadershipTrade across Africa and across Indian Ocean and beyond(globalization)

At least one written exercise- Discussion of the significance of the hill- Discussion of the significance of the objects- Description of the importance of golden objects

Week 7 Mapungubwe: first state in southern Africa 1220 – 1300- Goods traded- People’s journeys on food: routes, dangers, finding the way- Today: World heritage Site and Order of Mapungubwe

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Locating the position of Mapungubwe on map- Listing of goods traded- Analysis of evidence- Paragraph writing- Explanation of concepts

Week 8 -9 Change and continuity in East Coast trade with settlements inland- Great Zimbabwe

At least one written exercise- Identification of changes that took place- Identification of things that remained the same- Writing a summary of events

Week 10-11 European explorer in Asia at the same time as Mapungubwe was at its height- European explorer Marco Polo and his travelsMarco Polo’s influence on European traders and explorers

At least one written exercise- Discussion of events- Explanation of causes and effects- Paragraph writing

TERM 2

Week 12 Reasons for European explorationThe European Renaissance 15th and 16th centuries: a turning point in European History.- Case studies: The contributions of: Leonardo da Vinci

At least one written exercise- Listing causes and effects- Discussion of contributions- Writing a paragraph

Week 13 The European Renaissance 15th and 16th centuries: a turning point in European History- Case studies: The contributions of: Galileo

At least one written exercise- Listing causes and effects- Discussion of contributions- Writing a paragraph

Week 14 Reasons for European exploration- New ideas and knowledge (including influence on Europe from elsewhere)

At least one written exercise- Listing and explaining ideasWriting short paragraphs

Week 15 Inventions: gun powder, magnetic compass, caravel (including influence on Europe and elsewhere)

At least one written exercise- Identifications of inventions- Description of inventions- Arranging inventions in correct time order- Analysis of causes and effects- Drawing time lines


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Week 16 - Spreading of the Christian religion

At least one written exercise- Explanation of causes and effects of events

Week 17 Trade and making profit- European trade route to the East via southern Africa- Dias and his crew encounter the Khoikhoi in Mossel Bay 1488

At least one written exercise- Explanation of the trade route- Explanation of causes and effects- Distinguishing facts and opinions- Discussion of events

Week 18 Trade and making profitThe journey of Dias

At least one written exercise- Explanation of the journey- Description of his findings- Writing a summary

Week 19 Trade and making profitThe journey of Da Gama VOC (Dutch East India Company) journeys

At least one written exercise- Explanation of the journey- Description of his findings- Writing a paragraph

Week 20-21 Trade and making profitLife of a sailor on a VOC ship

At least one written exercise- Explanation of the journey- Description of his findings- Description of the challenges faced by sailors- Writing a paragraph


TERM 3

Week 24 How people govern themselves in a democracy: Our national government- The first democratic government in South Africa 1994.- Political parties and voting in national elections

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Explanation of events- Identification of causes and effects- Identification of similarities and differences

Week 25 Class time for project workA biography of a South African who has contributed to building a democracy

Preparation for the project

Week 26 How people govern themselves in a democracy: Our national government- The purpose of the Constitution- The role of Parliament

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Discussion of purposes- Discussion of roles

Week 27 How people govern themselves in a democracy: Our national government

At least one written exercise- Identification of rules and laws


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- The importance of rules and laws- The justice system and equality under the law

- Differentiation of concepts- Explanation of reasons- Description of the justice system

Week 28 Rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy- Case study: Fatima Meer a leader in building democracy

At least one written exercise- Description of the person’s history- Explanations of the person ‘s contributions- Comparison with other leaders- Writing a summary

Week 29 -30 Rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy-The Constitutional Court Case study: Pias Langa

At least one written exercise- Description of the person’s history- Explanations of the person ‘s contributions- Comparison with other leaders- Writing a summary

Week 31-32 Children’s rights and responsibilitiesChildren’s Charter of South Africa

At least one written exercise- Explanation of concepts- Description of the contents of the Charter- Identification of rights and responsibilities- Matching rights with responsibilities

Week 33-34 National symbols since 1994- Coat of Arms- National flag- National Anthem

At least one written exercise- Identification and differentiation national symbols- Identification and explanation of parts of the coat of arms- Explanation of the significance of national symbols- Drawing and labeling of diagrams

TERM 4

Week 35 Indigenous healing in South Africa- Causes of illness-The use of herbs and plants to cure patients

At least one written exercise- Identification of causes- Discussion of indigenous healing methods- Discussing myth and beliefs in relation to illnesses- Discussing change and continuity in relation to the use of herbs- Paragraph writing

Week 36 Indigenous healing in South Africa- How people are identified and trained to be healers

At least one written exercise- Discussion of indigenous healing methods- comparing indigenous and modern methods- Paragraph writing

Week 37 Some modern Western scientific medical discoveriesThe fight against diseases- Vaccination against smallpox and the role of Edward Jenner

At least one written exercise- Arranging events and dates in correct order- Matching medical discoveries with people


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Week 38 Some modern Western scientific medical discoveries-The connection between germs and disease and the role of Louis Pasteur-The germs that cause TB and the role of Robert Koch

At least one written exercise- Arranging events and dates in correct order- Matching medical discoveries with people- Paragraph writing

Week 39 The first antibiotic (penicillin) and the role of Alexander Fleming- Case study:- A breakthrough in surgery: transplant- Brief overview of discoveries which made this surgery possible- Link between holistic and Western forms of healing today

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Description of events- Identification of similarities and differences - Paragraph writing

Week 40 -43 Revision and end of year examinations


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GRADE 4: GEOGRAPHYTimeframes Content and concepts Assessment: Informal: Written exercises



TERM 1

Week 1 People and placesPlaces to live in: farm, village, town, city

At least one written exercise- Listing different places- Definition and identification of settlement types- Giving examples of each settlement type- Comparison of types settlement- Explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of each settlement type

Week 2 People and placesWork: jobs people do in different places

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Listing different types of jobs- Listing different places where different jobs are done- Comparison of different types of jobs

Week 3 People and places Buildings in different places and their uses

At least one written exercise- Making cuttings of pictures of different buildings and pasting the pictures- Writing sentences about the pictures- Description and comparison of the uses of buildings

Week 4 People and places- Roads and footpaths

At least one written exercise- Defining and differentiating concepts- Explaining how roads and footpath are used- Writing sentences using different concepts

Week 5-6 Landmarks and explaining the way- Identifying landmarks - natural and human made- Describing and drawing a short journey

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification of landmarks in own area- Listing and comparison different landmarks- Description and drawing of short journey from one


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Timeframes Content and concepts Assessment: Informal: Written exercisesThe following reflect the type of questions that must be given as class work / homework


point to the otherWeek 7-8 Landmarks and explaining the way Explaining how

to get from one place to another – left, right, straight, landmarks and names of roads

At least one written exercise- Listing names of different roads- Explanation of directions from one place to the other

Week 9- 10 People and their needs-What all people need: Water, food, shelter, health care, energy

At least one written exercise- Listing the basic needs- Ranking basic needs in order of importance- Providing reasons for importance of basic needs

Week 11 People and their needs- Ways in which people meet their needs: Stories to describe how people in different places meet their needs

At least one written exercise- Description of different ways people meet their needs- Case study

TERM2

Week 12 Side views and plan views-Side views and views from above of simple objects such as a cup, hat, shoe, box, apple- Plan views such as table, classroom, simple buildings, trees and a sports field

At least one written exercise- Drawings of side views of different objects as seen from above- Drawings of plan views of different things

Week 13 Side views and plan views- Pictures showing side views and plan views

At least one written exerciseIdentifying objects from pictures

Week 14- 15 Symbols and keys- Symbols as simple pictures or letters- Symbols on a simple large scale map

At least one written exercise- Defining and differentiating concepts- Drawing and interpretation of symbols- Explanation of symbols used on maps

Week 16 Symbols and keys- Keys as lists of symbols with their meanings on South African maps- Reading a map of a farm, village or part of town using symbols and a key

At least one written exercise- Defining and differentiating concepts- Identification of features represented by different symbols

Week 17 Symbols and keys-Drawing or completing own map using symbols and a key

At least one written exerciseDrawing own maps with symbols and key

Week 18 Grid references- Concept of alpha-numeric grid references - Grid references for symbols on a simple grid- Reading and giving references on a simple, large scale map

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Determining grid references for symbols

Week 19 Compass Directions- North, south, east west in local area- Compass directions

At least one written exercise- Drawing a compass and identifying compass directions- Finding direction of features from one point to the other


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Week 20 A map of South Africa- Sea and land on a map- Names of oceans along South Africa’s coastline.- Provinces- names and locations on a map of South Africa- Main cities or towns of own provinces- Approximate location of own settlement on a map of South Africa

At least one written exercise- Identification of oceans- Finding the number of provinces and writing the names of provinces- Finding location of provinces on a map- Identification and location of main cities or towns of own province and own settlement on a map

Week 21 A globe and a map of the world-The world is round like a ball- Continents –their names and where they are on a globe and map of the world- Oceans – Pacific, Atlantic and Indian- South Africa- a country on the continent of Africa

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Writing names of continents- Location of continents on globe and map- Writing names of oceans and finding their location of On globe and map

Week 22-23 Mid – year examinations

TERM 3

Week 24 People and food- Food people eat- from plants and animalsWays people get their food

At least one written exercise- Listing different types of food --- Classification of food- Explanation of ways of getting food

Week 25 Ways of farming- Farming for self and family- Farming crops and animals to sell

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification of ways of farming- Comparison of ways of farming

Week 26 Ways of farming- Growing food in towns and cities

At least one written exerciseParagraph writing

Week 27 Crop and stock farming- Crop farming- important crops of South Africa

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Naming important crops- Identification of ways of farming- Comparison of ways of farming

Week 28 Crop and stock farming- Case study of fruit farming in South Africa


Week 29 Crop and stock farming -Stock farming – large stock, small stock And poultry


Week 30 - Location of main crop and At least one written exercise


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stock-farming in South Africa - Definition of concepts- Identification of main crops- Finding location of main crops on the map- Providing reasons for their location

Week 31-32 Unprocessed and processed food- Concepts of unprocessed and processed food- How and why food are processed

At least one written exercise- Definition and differentiating concepts- Giving examples- Providing reasons- Explanation of how food is processed

Week 33-34 Unprocessed and processed food- From farm to factory to shop to home

At least one written exercise- Reading a paragraph and answering questions- Draw flow diagrams

TERM 4

Week 35 Uses of water- Daily uses in personal life- Other uses such as farming, factories, mines, electricity, generation, gardens and recreation

At least one written exercise- Identification of different ways of using water- Paragraph writing

Week 36 -37 Water as a resource- Salt water and fresh water on earth-The natural water cycle: from sea to land and back to sea- Fresh water in nature: rivers, streams, Wetlands ,lakes and underground waterStoring water- Why people need to store water-Ways of storing water

At least one written exercise- Defining and differentiating concepts- Identification of water sources- Description of water cycle- Giving reasons for water storage- Discussion of ways of storing water

Week 38 How people get their water (access)- Rivers, streams, and springs- Boreholes and wells-getting water from underground- Trucks with water containers for places that do not have other sources

At least one written exercise- Listing different ways of getting water- Comparison of different ways of getting water- Discussion of water access in places that do not have water-Writing paragraphs and summaries

Week 39 Pollution and waste water- Personal, daily practices that pollute water- factory and farming waste- Waste water and sewage recycling-The water use cycle: how water taken from the natural cycle, is used and

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Explanation of causes of pollution- Paragraph writing- Explanation of how waste water and sewerage can be recycled.- Discussion of the water use cycle


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returned to sea.Week 40-43 Revision and end of year examinations

GRADE 5: GEOGRAPHYTime frames Content and concepts Assessment: Informal: Written exercises

The following are the types of questions that must be referred to for class work or homework

Comments on progressIf completed indicate the date of completion. If not indicate the week carried forward to

TERM 1

Week 1 World map and compass directions- Position of equator, north and south poles on a globe-The seven continents- Eight points of the compass- Eight directions from a fixed point

At least one written exercise- Finding positions of imaginary lines on a globe- Listing and identification of continents on a map- Drawing of the compass

Week 2-3 Africa our continent ( oceans, countries and main cities)- Position of Africa on a world map and globe- Oceans around Africa( names and locations- Concepts of countries and borders

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Locating the continent on map and globe- Listing the names of oceans and finding their location- Finding location of countries on maps- Identification of borders

Week 4 Countries of Africa- Location of all countries- Landlocked or with a coastline- Madagascar – a country and an island- Zanzibar an island in Tanzania

At least one written exercise- Finding location of countries on maps- Definition and explanation of concepts- Giving examples- Differentiating concepts

Week 5 Big cities of Africa –including Cairo, Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi

At least one exercise- Identification and locations of big cities


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Time frames Content and concepts Assessment: Informal: Written exercisesThe following are the types of questions that must be referred to for class work or homework


- South Africa’s neighbours - Concept of capital cities- Capital cities of South Africa and neighbouring cities

and their capital cities on maps- Listing of neighbouring countries- Describing positions of neighbouring countries on maps

Week 6 A physical map of Africa- Features on a physical map- Ways of showing height above sea level on a physical map high and low areas, mountains, lakes, rivers

At least one exercise- Identification of physical features- Finding location of physical features on maps- Description of ways of showing heights

Week 7 A physical map of AfricaLocation on a map(including basic information about each feature)- Africa’s mountains: Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya- Southern Africa’s highest peak

At least one exercise- Identification of physical features- Finding location of physical features on maps

Week 8-9 A physical map of AfricaLocation on a map(including basic information about each feature )Africa’s three largest lakes- Africa’s greatest rivers- Southern Africa’s famous waterfalls- Africa’s greatest deserts- Physical features as borders between countries

At least one exercise- Identification and description of physical features- Finding location of physical features on maps

Week 10-11 Images of Africa- Photographs of a range of scenes and landscapes in Africa- Using grid references provided on a map to give approximate location of where photos were taken

At least one exerciseMap readingDetermining approximate location using grid references

TERM 2

Week 12 South Africa from above (physical map)- High places and low places(review sea level and height above sea level- Coastal plain, escarpment, plateau- Location of the Highveld, Lowveld, Great Karoo, Little Karoo, Kalahari and Namaqualand

At least one exercise- Definition and description of concepts- Differentiating the concepts- Finding location of features on maps

Week 13-14 Physical features- Mountains, mountain ranges, valleys and hills, rivers, waterfalls, coastlines-capes and bays- Location of main features in own province

At least one exercise- Definition and description of concepts- Differentiating the concepts- Finding location of features on maps- Drawing a map and showing the physical features


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Week15-16 Physical features- Location of selected physical features in South Africa- Place names – how a selection of three places in South Africa got their names

At least one exerciseMap reading: Labeling physical features on a mapDescribing how identified places got their names

Week 17-18 Rivers- where rivers begin and end – directions of flow from high areas to the sea- Concept of river systems- Main rivers of South Africa

At least one exercise- Identification of main rivers- Finding the sources of rivers on maps- Definition of concepts

Week 19 Physical features and human activities- Link between physical features, where they live and what they do (human activities) environment; Road buildings- Ways in which human activities change physical landscapes

At least one exerciseParagraph writing

Week 20 Physical features and human activities- case studies to include:- Impact of dams on the physical

Case study: Reading a case study and writing answers to questions

Week 21 Physical features and human activitiesWays in which human activities change physical landscapescase studies to include- Road buildings

Case study: Reading a case study and writing answers to questions


TERM 3

Week 24 Weather- Elements of weather-temperature, wind, cloud cover, rainfall- Precipitation –rain, hail and snow- How temperature and rain can be measured (instruments and measurements )

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification of the elements of weather- Listing and differentiating forms of precipitation - Identification of ways and units of measurement- Paragraph writing.

Week 25 Weather- Determining and describing wind direction- Weather maps in the media (newspaper and television)- How weather affects the daily lives of people

At least one written exercise- Drawing a weather vane indicating all the major directions- Interpreting weather maps using weather symbols- Writing a paragraph


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Week 26-27 Observing and recording weather- Observe and record weather over a two –week period- Report on temperatures, cloud cover, precipitation and wind, wind direction- Observe and comment on how weather affects the daily lives of people

At least one written exerciseWriting a report: Observing and recording weather and writing a short report of their findings

Week 28 Rainfall- Rainfall in South Africa(distribution map)- Rainfall patterns – summer/winter all year

At least one written exercise- Reading and interpreting rainfall maps- Data handling: Reading and interpreting rainfall l graphs - Identification of rainfall patterns

Week 29 Climate- Difference between weather and climate- Different kinds of climate in South Africa ( hot, warm, cold, cool, dry, wet, humid)

At least one written exercise- Defining and differentiating between concepts- Identification of types of climate

Week 30 Climate- Climate of own area –summer and winter


Week 31-32 Natural vegetation- Concept of natural vegetation- Links between natural vegetation and climate-examples of plants and adaptations to climate around South Africa

At least one written exerciseDefinition of conceptsMatching climate and vegetation types

Week 33-34 Natural vegetationCase study - Savannah grasslands:Location in South AfricaLinks between climate, natural vegetation and wild life

At least one exerciseCase study: Reading the cases study and writing answers to questions

TERM 4

Week 35 Minerals and coal resources of South Africa- Minerals as non-renewable resources- Main minerals mined in South Africa and their uses including gold, platinum, diamonds, iron ore, chrome, copper, silver and manganese

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification of main minerals- Discussion of the uses of main minerals

Week 36 Minerals and coal resources of South AfricaCoal as a non –renewable resource- how it is formed, - uses of coal,- location of mineral and coal mines and links to settlement (map)

At least one written exercise- Discussion of the formation and uses of coal- Finding location and links- Map reading exercises


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Week37 Mining and the environment- Concept of mining- Ways of miningOpen pit/ surface miningShaft and deep level mining

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Explanation of ways of mining- Comparison of ways of mining

Week 38 Mining and the environmentImpact of mining on the environment- Pollution (water and air)- Destruction of vegetation and wild life- Waste and waste disposal

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Paragraph writing

Week 39 Mining and people- Challenges of working in a deep gold mine- Health and safety risks for miners – including silicosis- Rules to protect health and safety of miners

At least one written exercise- Identification of challenges -Writing a paragraph



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GRADE 6: GEOGRAPHYTime frames Content and Concepts Informal: Written exercises



TERM 1

Week 1 Latitude and longitude (degrees)Latitude and longitude on a Globe (degrees)Concept of hemisphere - Northern and southern hemispheres –divided by the equator- Eastern and western hemispheres – divided by the Greenwich and Meridian and 180° longitude

At least one written exercise- Definition and differentiation of concepts- Explanation of units of measurement - Identification of important lines of latitudes and longitudes- Finding degrees of important lines of latitudes and longitudes- Explanation of the importance of lines of latitudes and longitudes- Identification of hemispheres

Week 2-3 - Any place on the globe is in two hemispheres north or south and east and West- Location of South Africa in the southern and eastern hemispheres- Latitude and longitude on a map- Locate selected countries and cities in degrees of latitude and longitude

At least one written exercise- Locating continents and countries in terms of hemispheres- Locating countries and cities using degrees of latitudes and longitudes

Week 4 ScaleConcept of scale

At least one written exercise- Definition and differentiation of concepts


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Time frames Content and Concepts Informal: Written exercisesThe following reflect the type of questions that must be given as class work / homework


- Small and large scale maps: different scales for different maps from world maps to street maps

- Comparison of scales for different maps- Identification of small and large scale maps

Week 5-6 - Line scales- Word scale- Measuring straight-line distances between cities on a South African and world map

At least one written exercise- Definition and differentiation of concepts- Conversion from one type of scale to the other- Measuring straight line distances

Week 7 Atlases, global statistics and current events- Kinds of information provided in an atlas- How the content page of an atlas is organized

At least one written exercise- Definition and differentiation of concepts-Finding information from atlases- Writing a paragraph

Week 8-9 Atlases, global statistics and current events- Own province in an atlas –what information can a map give about a province- The world’s three longest rivers/ highest mountain /biggest desserts/ biggest forest

At least one written exercise- Finding information from the atlas- Differentiating a map from an atlas- Writing a paragraph- Using an atlas to find physical features

Week 10-11 Atlases, global statistics and current events- Locating major current events in the news on amap

At least one written exerciseMap reading and analysisLocating countries on maps

TERM 2

Week 12 Why people trade-Trade as the exchange of goods-Trade as buying and selling of goods for money- Exports and imports – between South Africa and The world.

At least one written exercise- Definition and description of concepts- Differentiating concepts- Drawing graphs and tables- Interpretation of graphs and tables- Identification and discussion of advantages and disadvantages

Week 13 -14 What people trade Goods- Raw materials( primary products)- Manufactured goods) ( secondary products- Skills and services

At least one written exercise- Definition and description of concepts- Differentiating concepts- Listing of goods and services traded- Drawing graphs and tables- Interpretation of graphs and tables- Paragraph writing

Week 15 Resources and their values-Values of selected raw materials and manufactured goods


Week 16 Resources and their values-Values of selected manufactured goods

At least one written exerciseComparison of goods


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Week 17-18 Resources and their values-Case studies:From cocoa to chocolate

Class work /HomeworkAt least one written exerciseResponding to questions relating to a case study

Week 19 Resources and their values-Case studies:From gold to jewellery

At least one written exerciseCase study

Week 20 Fair trading- Concepts of unfair trade and fair trade

At least one written exercise- Defining and explaining of concepts- Differentiating concepts- Discussion of advantages and disadvantages

Week 21 Fair trading-The human cost of unfair work and exploitation- Fair trade-case study of a positive project

At least one written exerciseWriting a paragraph

Week 22-23 Mid year examination

TERM 3

Week 24 Climate around the world- Differences between weather and climate- Hot, mild and cold climates of the world – including January and July temperature maps

At least one written exercise- Defining and differentiating concepts- Identification of types of climates- Interpreting climatic maps

Week 25 Climate and the world-Wet and dry areas of the world (including annual rainfall)

At least one written exercise- Defining and differentiating concepts- Identification of types of climates- Interpreting climatic maps- Paragraph writing

Week 26 -27 Tropical rainforests- Location on earth- Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns (monthly averages)

At least one written exercise- Finding the location on the map- Reading and interpretation of graphs- Discussion of characteristics

Week 28-29 Tropical rainforests- Natural vegetation and wildlife in a rainforest- Deforestation – reasons, consequences with a case study

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification and explanation of natural vegetation and wildlife- Explanation of causes and effects- Extracting information from case study

Week 30-31 Hot deserts- Location on earth- Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns- Natural vegetation and wildlife in a desert- How people live in a desert

At least one written exercise- Finding the location on maps- Reading and interpretation of graphs- Discussion of characteristics- Paragraph writing

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- Location on earth- Climate: temperature and rainfall patterns

- Finding the location on the- Reading and interpretation of graphs- Discussion of characteristics- Comparison of climate regions

TERM 4

Week 35 Coniferous forests- Natural vegetation and wildlife in a coniferous forest- Human activities-examples to illustrate links between the natural environment and the ways that people make a living

Class work/Homework- Identification of natural vegetation and wild life.- Writing short sentences and paragraphs- Discussion of ways of making a living

Week 36-37 People and provinces in South Africa- Population distribution and population density- Population distribution in South Africa

At least one written exercise- Explaining and differentiating concepts- Reading and interpreting population maps

People and provinces in South Africa - Total population figures for each province- Average density for each province

At least one written exercise- Data handling exercises such as reading and interpreting tables and graphs- Comparison of population figures

Week 38 Why people live where they do- Reasons for locations of settlements – such as climate, vegetation, natural features, laws(past and present) resources and human activities such as mining, fishing and trade- Concepts of rural and urban- Why people move from rural areas to towns and cities

At least one written exercise- Definition and explanation of concepts- Differentiating concepts- Identification and discussion of factors affecting location- Discussion of causes of movements from rural areas

Week 39People around the world- Population distribution around the world-The influence of climate, water and mineral resources on global settlements- Major cities and their population sizes- Case study of a major city to highlight the reasons for its location

At least one written exercise- Reading and interpreting population maps- Discussion of effects of natural resources- Matching of concepts and statements- Reading and answering questions based on a case study



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N.B.: In all grades:

1. The content and the associated concepts must be integrated with the geographical aims and skills listed

in section 2 of the Social Sciences CAPS document.

2. Formal tasks (Tests) should be based on test framework

GRADE 7: HISTORY

Timeframes Content and concepts Informal: Written exercises(The following reflect the types of questions that must be given as Class work/ Homework)

Comments on progress(If completed write date of completion. If not completed indicate week carried forward)

TERM 1

Week 1 Trade across the Sahara Desert- Camel caravans as the means of transport- Goods brought from Europe and North Africa

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Definition of concepts and finding the location of places- Description of modes of transport- Getting evidence from the source - Matching concepts with correct statements

Week 2 Trade across the Sahara DesertSpread of Islam across North Africa into West Africa via traders 9thcentury

At least one written exercise- Discussion of the effects of trade- Paragraph writing

Week 3 The kingdom of Mali- Mali at the height of its power under Musa early 14th century

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Extracting information from the source and using


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evidence from sources- Differentiating facts from opinions and drawing timelines

Week 4 The kingdom of Mali- Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca- Construction of the Great Mosque

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Identification and comparison of types of sources- Extracting information from sources- Definition of concepts and writing paragraphs

Week 5-6 The kingdom of Mali- Leo Africanus’ eyewitness stories of his travels-Travel along caravan routes, into the Saharan desert and two visits to Timbuktu

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Identification and comparison of types of sources- Extracting information from sources- Definition of concepts and writing paragraphs- Drawing of time lines and matching of concepts

Week 7 The kingdom of Mali- Descriptions in his book Description of Africa


Week 8 The city of Timbuktu- Goods coming from the Mediterranean shores traded for gold

At least one written exercise- Listing of traded goods and, description of the qualities of the mineral.- Explanation of the reasons for high demand of the mineral.

Week 9 Timbuktu as a centre of learningMathematics, chemistry, physics, optic, astronomy, medicine, history, geography, the traditions of Islam, government laws and much

At least one written exerciseSource based- Extract information from sources- Writing a summary and summaries

Week 10-11 Timbuktu as a centre of learningTimbuktu Manuscripts Projects and South African collaborationWhy Timbuktu is a World Heritage Site

At least one written exercise : Source based- Extract information from the source- Writing summaries and paragraphs/paraphrases

TERM 2

Week 12 - West Africa before the European slave trade-The nature of slavery in West Africa before Europeans

At least one written exercise- Location of West Africa on a map- Identification of major empires- Paragraph writing

Week 13 Slavery in the American South- Plantations: tobacco, rice, sugar cane cotton- Reasons for using slave labour- How slaves were captured, sold and transported to West Africa

At least one written exerciseSource based- Extracting information from sources, giving examples- Explanation of causes and effects- Drawing and explanation of diagrams and paragraph writing


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Week 14 Slavery in the American South- Slave markets- Numbers of slaves that were taken to America- What happened to the raw materials that slaves produced

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Extracting information from sources- Reading and interpreting tables and graphs- Paragraph writing

Week 15-16 The impact of the transatlantic slave trade on slaves- What it was like to be a plantation slave in the American South- Resistance to slavery

At least one written exerciseSource based- Description of the impact on slaves- Finding and interpreting information from sources about slavery- Paragraph writing

Week 17 The impact of the transatlantic slave trade on slaves- Rebellion against slavery - Nat Turner’s revolt1831,- Joseph Cinque and the Amistad Mutiny 1839

At least one written exerciseSource based-Extracting information from sources- Comparing two sources on the same event- Paragraph writing

Week 18 The impact of the transatlantic slave trade on slaves- The underground escape- Harriet Tubman


Week 19 The impact of the transatlantic slave trade on slaves- The story of John Brown and his mission to abolish slavery


Week 20-21 The impact of the transatlantic slave on the economies of:- West Africa- America and Britain- Gains for America and Britain and negative for West Africa

At least one written exercise- Identification of the consequences of the slave trade.- Comparing the impact on the three countries.- Identification of similarities and differences


TERM 3

Week 24 Revise from Grade 5- Indigenous inhabitants of the Cape in 17th Century- Where African farmers were settled ( to the east of the Cape because of the climatic constraints of sorghum and millet: settled in the summer rainfall areas that received around 500mm of rain over the summer growing season)Dutch settlement- Reasons for VOC (DEIS) permanent settlement at the Cape

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification of the indigenous inhabitants- Identification of similarities and differences- Discussion of causes of events- Paragraph writing


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1652Week 25 Dutch settlement

Results of the Dutch settlementSlaves at the Cape- Why slaves were brought to the Cape- Where the slaves came from- How slaves were brought to the Cape

At least one written exerciseSource based- Extracting information from sources- Explanation of reasons for slavery- Identification of places of origin of slaves- Location of these places on maps- Paragraph writing

Week 26-27 Dutch settlementSlaves at the Cape- What it was like to be a slave at the Cape- Causes and effects of slave resistance at the Cape- Slave legacy at the Cape, including religion of Islam and the development of the Afrikaans

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Description of living conditions- Description of causes and effects- Comparison of different sources on the same event- Interpretation of information from sources

Week 28 Dutch settlement- Free Burghers: Dutch and French Huguenot immigration to the CapeExpanding European frontier-The movement of trekboers with their slaves and servants- Lifestyles and stories of trekboers

At least one written exercise- Definition and comparison of concepts- Matching concepts with correct statements- Writing a paragraph- Drawing timelines of events

Week 29-30 Dutch settlement- Land dispossession and consequences for the Indigenous population- Genadendal: the first mission station in Southern Africa 1738-The work of William Bleek and Lucy Lloyd

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification of advantages and disadvantages- Discussion of the impacts of land dispossession- Paragraph writing

Week 31 -32 - Arrival of British and the expanding frontiers of European settlement

At least one written exerciseSource based- Extracting information from sources, comparing different sources on the same event- Interpretation of sources

Week 33-34 The Eastern frontier of European settlement- Frontier wars on the eastern frontier of European settlement- Case study: Chief Maqoma (1798-1873) and Xhosa resistance to British rule

At least one written exerciseCase study. Writing answers to questions based on the case studyParagraph writing/ paraphrasing

TERM 4

Week 35 The Eastern frontier of European settlement-Soldiers and officials

At least one written exerciseCase study. Writing answers to questions based on the


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Case study: Andries Stockenstrom (1792-1864) and his involvement on the eastern frontier of European settlement British immigration

case study

Week 36 The Eastern frontier of European settlement- British immigration- Abolition of slavery 1836- Boers migrate and move into the interior: Great Trek

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Extracting information and identifying bias from sources- Judging the reliability of source- Comparing and contrasting sources- Paragraph writing

Week 37 The Northern frontier of European settlement- Expanding trade relationship on the northern frontier of European settlement- Kora and Griqua ( groupings of people of mixed descent and runaway slaves who had escaped from the Colony) traded manufactured goods, tobacco and pack oxen from the Cape

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Definition of concepts- Extracting information from sources, detecting bias in sources and comparing different points of view based on sources- Drawing timelines

Week 38 -39 The Northern frontier of European settlement-The southern borders of the Tswana world: traded ivory, hides, skins and furs, iron and copper with Kora and Griqua- Missionaries and traders: Robert Moffat (1795-1883) at Kuruman

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Definition of concepts- Extracting information from sources and detecting bias- Comparing different points of view based on sources- Drawing timelines

Week 40-43 Revision and end of year Examination

GRADE 8: HISTORY

Timeframes Content Assessment Informal : Written exercises The following reflect the type of questions that must be given as class work or homework

Comments on progressIf completed write date of completion. If not completed indicate the week carried forward to

TERM 1

Week 1 Changes during the Industrial Revolution in Britain- Wealth from slaves- Economy before the Industrial Revolution- farming

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Definition of concepts


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economy, cottage industries- What the Industrial Revolution was- Social changes during the Industrial Revolution- Urbanisation and the changing living conditions in the mines and factories-child labour in mills and mine

- Extracting information from the sources- Differentiating primary and secondary sources- Identifying causes and effects- Comparison of different points of view in sources.- Drawing timelines and writing paragraphs

Week 2-3 Changes during the Industrial Revolution- Labour, resistance, the trade union movement and working class organizations- Swing Riots [agriculture]; Luddites[industry]- Grand National Consolidated Trades Union (1833)- Increased power and wealth of Britain and western European economies

At least one written exerciseSource based questions -Definition of concepts- Extracting information from the sources- Comparing information from two or more sources on the same Event- Explanation of causes and effects- Analysis of sources and writing a paragraph

Week 4-5 Southern Africa by 1860- Map and brief description of political settlement- Indentured labour from India to work in sugar plantations in -British Colony of Natal- India as a British colony- Reasons why labour was imported: Zulu kingdom was still independent

At least one written exerciseSource based questions (historical map)- Extracting information from the source.- Definition of concepts- Discussion of causes and effects- Using evidence from sources to write paragraphs

Week 6-7 Southern Africa by 1860- Reasons for demand for sugar in Britain- Conditions under which indentured labourers lived and worked- Passenger Indians 1869 onwards

At least one written exerciseSource based questions:- Identifying main message of the source- Explanation of causes and effects of events- Identifying similarities and differences- Paragraph writing

Week 8-9 Diamond-mining in Kimberley 1867 onwards- Why diamonds are valuable- British takeover of diamond-rich land in Griqualand west


Week 10 Diamond-mining in Kimberley 1867 onwardsDiamond mining and the development of a monopoly: one person one claim; what happened to black claimholders; problems related to digging deeper

At least one written exerciseSource based- Definition of concepts- Extracting information from sources and identifying bias- Analysis and interpretation of sources- Using evidence from sources to write paragraphs.

Week 11 Diamond-mining in Kimberley 1867 onwardsThe formation of companies; Cecil John Rhodes and Barney Barnato; the formation of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited; regulating supply and the price of diamonds

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Explanation of concepts- Extracting information from Sources- Comparing information from different sources on the same


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event

TERM 2

Week 12 Britain, diamond mining and increasing labour control and land expansionism- Increasing control over black workers: closed compounds and migrant labour

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- using different types of sources- Extracting information from sources and identifying bias.- Definition of concepts- Description of causes and effects of events- Comparing information from different sources.- Differentiating primary and secondary sources

Week 13 Britain, diamond mining and increasing labour control and land expansionism- Further land dispossession and defeat of African kingdoms: Xhosa1878 and Pedi and Zulu 1879

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Writing an essay –using own knowledge and evidence from sources

Week 14 Deep level gold mining on the Witwatersrand- Why gold is valuable

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts and paragraph writing

Week 15 Deep level gold mining on the WitwatersrandThe discovery and mining of deep level gold on the Witwatersrand- How gold is mined- Conditions underground

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Paragraph writing - using evidence from sources

Week 16 Deep level gold mining on the Witwatersrand-The discovery and mining of deep level gold on the Witwatersrand-The Randlords and the formation of the Chamber of mines

At least one written exerciseSource-based- Definition of concepts- Identification and explanation of causes and effects- Differentiating opinions and facts- Differentiating primary and secondary sources

Week 17 The discovery and mining of deep level gold mining on the Witwatersrand- Migrant workers ( More systematic control and borrowing of compound system from Kimberly)

At least one written exerciseShort essay – using own knowledge and evidence from sources

Week 18 The discovery and mining of deep level gold on the Witwatersrand- Increasing burden of women in the reserves, erosion of families- Skilled and unskilled white workers

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Extracting information from the source- Definition of concepts- Detecting bias in a source.- Explanation of differences between concepts


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Week 19 The discovery and mining of deep level gold on the Witwatersrand- Anti - Indian legislation- Forms of labour resistance- The city of Johannesburg

At least one written exerciseWriting an essay

Week 20-21 The Mineral Revolution as a turning point in South African History- The shifting balance of power: defeat of the Boer Republics 1902;African political organizations (APO) 1902; Transvaal Indian Congress(TIC) 1903; Bambatha Rebellion 1906, Union1910; formation of South African Native National Congress(SANNC) 1913 (later renamed ANC); Satyagraha Campaign of 1913-1914; Land Act 1913- Map of southern Africa in 1913 compared with 1860

At least one written exercise- Drawing time lines- Comparison of historical maps- Description of changes that took place

Week 22-23 Midyear examination :

TERM 3

Week 24 The European colonization of Africa in the late 19th century- Africa before European colonization- Map of Africa 1800

At least one written exercise- Paragraph writing –using own knowledge and evidence from sources - Extracting information from historical map- Comparison and analysis of historical maps

Week 25 The European colonization of Africa in the late 19th century- Berlin conference 1884- Map of Africa (showing different colonizing countries)

At least one written exerciseSource based:- Extracting information from historical map- Paragraph writing – using own knowledge and evidence from sources

Week 26 The European colonization of Africa in the late 19th century- Causes of colonization

At least one written exerciseSource based- Extracting information from the source and Interpreting sources- Definition of concepts- Explanation of causes of events- Identifying similarities and differences in sources- Differentiating primary and secondary sources

Week 27 - 28 The European colonization of Africa in the late 19th century

At least one written exerciseSource based:


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- Patterns of colonization: which countries colonized which parts of Africa

- Extracting information from sources and analysis historical maps- Explanation of concepts

Week 29 -30 The European colonization of Africa in the late 19th century- Why European powers were able to colonise Africa- Results of colonisation

At least one written exerciseWriting an essay –using own knowledge and evidence from sourcesExplanation of causes and effects of events

Week 31 -32 Case study: The Ashanti kingdom- The British and the colonization of the Gold Coast

At least one written exerciseSource based:- Extracting information- Drawing timelines

Week 33-34 Case study: The Ashanti kingdom- Results of colonization for Ashanti kingdom and Britain

At least one written exerciseParagraph writing – using evidence from sources

TERM 4

Week 35 Reasons why World War I broke out- Overview of long-term causes: Nationalism, industrial economies, control of seas, colonization and empires

At least one written exercisesWriting an essay- using evidence from sources

Week 36 Reasons why World War I broke out- Immediate cause: Assassination of Archduke of Austria at Sarajevo- Countries in Europe which fought : Allied Powers vs. Central Powers

At least one written exercises- Definition of conceptsWriting a paragraph - using evidence from sources- Identification and explanation of causes- Identification of allied and central powers- Location of countries on maps- Interpretation of historical maps

Week 37 Aspects of experiences in World War I- Conscription and propaganda in Britain- Conscientious Objectors- Trench warfare on the Western Front

At least one written exercisesSource based:- Extracting information from sources- Definition of concepts- Comparison of points of view about the same event- Analysis of historical information

Week 38 Aspects of experiences in World War I- Music and Poetry - World War I in South Africa Battle of Delville Wood 1916 Sinking of Mendi 1917

At least one written exercisesSource based:- Extracting information from sources- Explanation of events and paragraph writing based on evidence from sources


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Week 39 Women in Britain during World War I- Changing roles of women in the workplace in Britain in WWI- Emily Pankhurst and the campaign for the vote for women in Britain- The defeat of Germany and the Treaty of Versailles

At least one written exercises- Identification of change and continuity- Writing a letter/essay based on historical events

Week 40 - 43 Revision and end of year examination

GRADE 9: HISTORY

Timeframes Content and concepts Informal: Written exercisesThe following reflect the type of questions that must be given as class work/ homework

ProgressIf completed write the date of completion. If not indicate the week carried forward to

TERM 1

Week 1 The rise of Nazi Germany- End of WWI; Weimer Republic; Treaty of Versailles1919 and brief summary of German punishments- Hitler and the Nazis 1920- The Great Depression of 1929 and effects on Germany

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Definition and explanation of concepts- Extracting information from sources- Explaining causes and the results of events.- Arranging events in time order- Writing paragraphs


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Week 2 The rise of Nazi Germany- Failure of democracy in the Weimar Republic- Reasons for public support for Nazi Party and the 1932 and 1933 elections

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Extracting information from sources- Using evidence from the source to support the answer- Writing paragraphs and essays

Week 3-4 The rise of Nazi Germany- Enabling Act 1933 and Dictatorship (including concentration camps for opponents)- Nuremberg Laws and loss of basic rights of Jewish people 1935- Persecution of political opponents Nazi Germany as an example of a fascist state (compared with democracy)

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Using different types of sources- Extracting information from sources- Explaining and differentiating concepts- Identifying similarities and differences- Making comparisons

Week 5-6 World War II: Europe- Nazi’s aggressive, expansionist foreign policy for lebensraum- Outbreak of WWII: Axis vs. Allies

At least one written exercise- Explanation of concepts- Identification of causes of events- Writing an essay

Week 7 World War II: Europe- Extermination camps and genocide, the Holocaust and the ‘Final Solution’

At least one written exerciseSource based- Definition of concepts- Writing paragraphs

Week 8-9 World War II: Europe- Examples of resistance to Nazism in Germany Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Movement Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Confessing Church Warsaw Ghetto Uprising End of World War II

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Extracting information from sources- Analysis and interpretation of sources- Using evidence from source to support the answer- Diary entry

Wee 10- 11 World War II in the Pacific- America in the war vs. Japan: Pearl Harbour Japanese Americans forcibly moved into internment

camps in USA Japanese expansion and atrocities in China

At least two exerciseSource based- Finding information from sources- Comparing two sources on the same event- Identification of the main message in a source- Writing an essay

TERM 2

Week 12-13 Increasing tension between allies after the end of World War II in Europe- USSR (Communism) vs. USA and the West (Capitalism)

At least one written exercisedefinition of concepts- Comparison of concepts- Writing paragraphs


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Week 14-15 End of World War II in the Pacific: Atomic bombs and the beginning of Nuclear Age- When, where, why and how did WWII come to an end?- Why did the USA drop the bombs?- Was it justified?

At least one written exerciseSource based question-- Extracting information from sources and detecting bias in sources- Justifying opinion using evidence from the source.- Comparison of points of view- Interpretation and analysis of sources

Week 16 Definition of the Superpowers and the meaning of cold war

At least one written exercise- Definition and explanation of concepts-Differentiating concepts- Discussing causes and effects of events

Week 17-18 Areas of conflict and competition between the Superpowers in the Cold War- Arms race- Space race

At least one written exercise- Definition and explanation of concepts-Differentiating concepts- Discussing causes and effects of events- Drawing timelines

Week 19-20 Areas of conflict and competition between the Superpowers in the Cold War-Division of Germany 1946 and the building of the Berlin Wall

At least one written exercise- Identification of causes and effects- Writing paragraphs and essays- Drawing timelines

Week 21 The end of the Cold War-The fall of the Berlin Wall 1989- The fall of the Soviet Union 1991

- Definition of concepts- Identification of causes and effects of events- Analysis of events and drawing of time lines- Extended writing

Week 22 - 23 Mid –year examination

TERM 3

Week 24 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights after WWII At least one written exercise.- Identification of causes and effects-Writing an essay

Week 25 Definition of racismHuman evolution and our common ancestryApartheid and the myth of “race”

At least one written exercise- Explanation of concepts- Paragraph writing


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Week 26 1948 National Party and Apartheid- Racial segregation before Apartheid- Main Apartheid laws in broad outline

At least one written exerciseSource based- Finding information from sources- Listing and explanation of events- Drawing timelines- Interpretation of sources- Writing a summary

Week 27 1948 National Party and Apartheid- Case study: Group Areas Act: Sophiatown forced removals

At least one written exerciseSource based- Finding information from sources- Comparison of sources on the same event- Analysis and interpretation of sources of sources

Week 28 1948 National Party and Apartheid

- Case study: Bantustans: Forced removal: People of Mogopa to Bophuthatswana

At least one written exerciseSource based- Finding information from sources- Comparison of sources on the same event- Analysis and interpretation of sources

Week 29-30 1950: Repression and non-violent resistance to Apartheid- SACP banned- ANC Programme of Action Brief biography: Albert Luthuli, his role in the ANC and

resistance to Apartheid

At least one written exercise Source based: Written, visual and oral sources can be used- Extracting information from sources- Comparing two points of view- Drawing conclusions from evidence- Analysis and interpretation of sources

Week 31-32 1950: Repression and non-violent resistance to Apartheid- The Defiance Campaign( including the influence of Mahatma Gandhi)- Freedom Charter and Treason Trial- Women’s March Brief biographies: Helen Joseph and Lillian Ngoyi and

their roles in resistance to Apartheid

At least one written exerciseSource based- Definition of concepts- Extracting information from sources- Comparing two points of views- Drawing conclusions from evidence- Analysis and interpretation of sources- Essay writing

Week 33-34 How Apartheid affected people’s lives and how people responded:

At least one written exercise- Writing a paragraph- Essay writing

TERM 4

Week 35 1960 Sharpeville Massacre and Langa March- Formation of PAC 1959- Causes, leaders, events, short term and long term

At least one written exercise- Finding information from sources- Using evidence from sources to support a fact


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consequences - Explanation of causes and effects- Drawing timelines

Week 36-37 1976: Soweto Uprising- Causes, leaders, events of June 16,spiraling events that followed throughout the country, longer termconsequences for resistance and repression

At least one written exercise Writing an essay

Week 38 1990: Release of Nelson Mandela and the unbanning of liberation movements- Events leading to 1994 Election Internal resistance and repression 1980s External pressure on the Apartheid regime 1980s End of Cold War 1990

At least one written exerciseSource based questions-Extracting information from sources- Comparing two points of views( use two sources having different views about an event)- Judging the reliability of sources and detecting bias- Paragraph writing

Week 39 1990: Release of Nelson Mandela and the unbanning of liberation movements Unbanning of political movements 1990 Release of Mandela and other political prisoners Negotiations and violence 1990-1994 Democratic election 1994

At least one written exercise- Explanation of causes and effects of events- Drawing of timelines- Writing an essay


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Timeframes Content and concepts Assessment: Informal: Written exercises The following reflect the types of questions that must be given as Class work/ Homework

Comments on progressIf completed write date of completion. If not completed indicate week carried forward to

TERM 1

Week 1 Local maps and street maps- Finding home, school and places of interest on a map of the local area

At least one written exerciseSource based- Definition and differentiating of concepts- Giving reasons for using maps- Locating different places and discussing elements of maps

Week 2 Local maps and street maps- Using an index and grid to locate places in the street guide- Using a street map to find places and describe a route

At least one written exerciseSource based- Definition, explanation and comparison of concepts- Using an index, grid reference to find places- Determining the grid reference of features- Description of routes from one place to the other

Week 3 Sketch maps and explaining routes- Sketch maps to show the route from one place to another

At least one written exerciseSource based- Explanation of concepts- Drawing sketch maps and routes from one place to the other- Description of routes

Week 4 Sketch maps and explaining routes- Determining and showing compass directions on a local sketch map- Explaining route verbally (include estimating distances

At least one written exercise- Drawing compass directions and sketch maps- Explanation of routes from place to place- Estimation of distances

Week 5 Sketch map of local areaDraw sketch map(s) of own area- Include symbols, key and scale- Record own observations of land use and kinds of vegetation- Show four cardinal compass directions

At least one written exercise- Explanation of concepts- Determination of scale- Drawing sketch maps of own area and identification of symbols, indicating land use zones on maps- Using the key and main compass directions

Week 6 Distance and scale- Line scales and word scales- Different scale for different maps small and large scale maps

At least one written exercise- Explanation and comparison of concepts- Identification of scale for different maps

Week 7 Distance and scale- Measuring indirect distances on a street map(string and a line scale

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Week 8 Calculating distances on maps- Using the scale to estimate distances on a given map

At least one written exerciseEstimation of distances

Week 9 Distance and scaleChecking estimates with accurate measurements

At least one written exerciseComparison of distances (estimated and actual)

Week 10 Current events- Places in the news on world map

At least one written exerciseClassification of newsLocating places in the news on maps

Week 11 - Latitudes and longitudes of places in the news

At least one written exerciseDetermining coordinates of places in the news.

TERM 2

Week 12 Structure of the Earth- Core, mantle, crust

At least one written exercise- Explaining and differentiating concepts- Identification of similarities and differences- Drawing and labeling of diagrams

Week 13 Structure of the EarthHow the crust moves: Introduction to tectonic plate movements

At least one written exercise- Explanation of earth movements- Paragraph writing.

Week 14 Volcanoes- Location around the world- Why volcanoes occur

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Location on maps, explanation of causes and paragraph writing- Matching concepts and statements

Week 15 Earthquakes- Location of earthquakes around the world- Causes of earthquakes- Effects of earthquakes

At least one written exercise-Definition of concepts- Location on maps, explanation of causes and effects- Paragraph writing

Week 16 Earthquakes- Why some communities are more at risk than others- Reducing the impact-preparing for and responding to earthquakes

At least one written exercise- Identification of areas at risk- Discussion of solutions

Week 17 Case study of a selected earthquake At least one written exerciseCase study:


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Week 18 Floods- Causes of floods- Effects of floods

At least one written exerciseDefinition of concepts- Location on maps- Explanation of causes and effects and paragraph writing

Week 19Floods- Why some communities are more at risk than others- Reducing the impact-preparing for and responding to floods

At least one written exercise- Identification of areas at risk and discussion of solutions- Writing a summary

Week 20-21 FloodsCase study of a selected flood

At least one written exercise- Responding to case study.


TERM 3

Week 24 Population concepts Birth rates, deaths and population growth rates

At least one written exercise-Definition of concepts- Comparison of countries in relation to population concepts- Data handling exercises -Reading and interpretation of graphs and tables

Week 25 Population concepts- Infant mortality rates- Life expectancy

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Comparison of countries in relation to population concepts- Data handling exercises - Reading and interpretation of graphs and tables

Week 26 Factors affecting birth rates and death ratesDiseases:- Widespread illnesses- Pandemics of the past- Economic status

At least one written exercise- Listing and explanation of factors- Paragraph writing- Case study

Week 27-28 Factors affecting birth rates and death rates- Family needs, attitudes and beliefs- Conflict and wars- Government policy(as in China)

At least one written exercise- Listing and explanation of factors- Paragraph writing

Week 29 World population growth- Pattern of world population growth from 1 AD to present (interpreting a line graph.

At least one written exercise- Reading and interpretation of graphs- Making predictions


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Week 30 World population growthDevelopments that have affected population growth- Increased food production

At least one written exercise- Identification and explanation of developments

Week 31-32 Developments that have affected population growth- Scientific developments- such as the increased understanding and control of disease and infection; improved sanitation; canned food and refrigeration

At least one written exercise- Identification and explanation of scientific developments

Week 33 -34 World population growthDevelopments that have affected population growth- Improved health care

At least one written exercise- Identification and explanation of developments

TERM 4

Week 35 Natural resources- Natural resources on Earth- Use and abuse of selected examples

At least one written exercise- Explaining and differentiating concepts- Listing of resources and explaining their uses and abuses

Week 36-37 Management of resources- Concept of conservation- including reasons for conservation- Conservation areas(including marine reserves)- Their purpose and location- Case study of a selected area

At least one written exerciseParagraph writing on reasons for conservationCase study: writing answers to questions based on a case study

Week 38 Management of resources- Community conservation projects-examples- Eco-tourism examplesWater in South Africa- Who uses South Africa’s water(pie graph of water uses)- Availability of water and requirements in South Africa- River health and care of catchment areas

At least one written exercise- Case study- Data handling: Reading and interpreting graphs and tables- Identification of water sources in South Africa- Paragraph writing

Week 39 Disappearing wetlands and why conservation is necessary-case study- Responsible use of water resources- agricultural, industrial and domestic users

At least one written exerciseCase study: Writing answers to questions based on case study- Identifying solutions to water problems



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Timeframes Content and concepts Assessment: Informal: Written exercisesThe following reflect the types of questions that must be given as Class work/ Homework

Comments on progressIf completed write date of completion .If not completed indicate week carried forward to

TERM 1

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- Latitude and longitude degrees and minutes

Source based- Defining, identifying and differentiating and giving characteristics of lines of latitudes and longitudes- Explanation of units of measurements- Determining positions on maps- Applying latitudes and longitudes to locate places

Week 2 Using the atlas index to find places on map- Kinds of scale in an atlas (world, regional, local)

At least one written exercise :- Knowledge and explanation of concepts- Use of index to find places on a map- Knowledge or definition and comparison of different types of scales- Conversion from one type to the other.- Application of different types of scale

Week 3- 4 Scale- Review line and word scales- Introduce ratio scale (number scales)- Calculate distances between settlements (Global and SA) using different scales- Places in the news (ongoing throughout the year)

At least one written exercise- Identification and explanation of the ration scale- Calculation and measurement of distance between settlements- Identifying places in the news on maps and linking them on map - - Arranging news articles around a map

Week 5 The Globe- Hemispheres (review from Grade 6)- The Earth’s rotation on its axis –day and night

At least one written exerciseSource based (Map)- Identification of hemispheres- Placing continents and countries according to hemispheres- Definition and explanation of concepts- Differentiating concepts Discussing the results of the earth’s movement- Writing paragraphs

Week 6 The Globe- World time, time zone and the International Date line- South African Standard Time

At least one written exercise- Identification of time zones- Explanation of reasons for different time zones- Knowledge of time zones for own country- Comparison of time zones- Estimation of times for different countries- Knowledge of acronyms

Week 7 The GlobeThe Earth’s revolution around the sun:- Angle of axis- Equinox, solstice and the change in angle of the midday sun

At least one written exercise- Definition and comparison of concepts- Effects of earth movement- Explanation of formation of seasons- Drawing of diagrams and paragraph writing

Week 8 The GlobeThe Earth’s revolution around the sunSeasonal changes in lengths of day and night

At least one written exercise Data handling- Knowledge and explanation of seasonal changes- Paragraph writing


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Seasonal temperature changesWeek 9 Satellite images

- What satellite imageslook like- Information from satellite images – water, vegetation, land use and cloud pattern

At least one written exerciseSource based- Definition of concepts- Identification of information from satellite images

Week 10-11 Satellite images- How satellite images are used


TERM 2

Week 12 Factors that influence temperature and rainfall- Distance from the Equator (latitude)- Distance from the sea

At least one written exercise- Identification of factors and explanation of the influence of these factors- Discussing reasons for differences in temperature and rainfall- Comparison of temperatures and rainfall for different places- Data handling exercises such as graphs and tables

Week 13 Factors that influence temperature and rainfall- Height above sea level (altitude)

At least one written exercise- Identification of different altitudes on maps and description of influences of altitude- Comparison of places on different altitudes- Data handling exercises such as graphs and tables

Week 14 Factors that influence temperature and rainfall- Ocean currents- Mountain (relief)

At least one written exercise- Definition of concept- Description of influence of factors- Paragraph writing- Comparison of temperature and rainfall of places affected by different factors

Week 15 South Africa’s climate- Physical map of South Africa

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Explanation of reasons for differences in climate in a country- Drawing/tracing of the physical map and identification of physical features- Describing the influence of land build on climate

Week 16 South Africa’s climate- How each of the above factors influence temperature and rainfall in selected places

At least one written exercise- Writing a paragraph and data handling exercises such as graphs and tables

Week 17 Climate around the world- Difference between weather and climate (review

At least one written exercise- Knowledge of concepts and differentiating them


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from grade 5)- Elements of weather temperature, humidity, winds and precipitation

- Identification and discussion of elements of weather

Week 18 Climate around the world- Kinds of climate: tropical, subtropical, temperate, desert, semi-desert, continental, polar, Mediterranean, tundra and high mountain (alphine)

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification, explanation and comparison of climatic regions- Identification and location of climatic regions on a map- Case study

Week 19 Climate around the world-Temperature and rainfall characteristics of different kinds of climate (bar and line graphs)

At least one written exercise- Data handling exercises such drawing and interpretation of graphs and tables

Week 20 Climate regions of the world:Map with climate regions

At least one written exercise- Listing and explanation climate regions- Drawing/tracing map and locating climate regions

Week 21 Climate regions of the worldLinks between climate regions and factors that influence temperature and rainfall

At least one written exercise- Description of climate regions- Analysis of climates of different regions- Write paragraphs

Week 22-23 Midyear examinations

TERM 3

Week 24 Settlement and land useUrban settlements- Land use within urban settlements-including the Central Business District, zones for light and heavyindustry, residential areas, shopping centres service and recreation

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts and giving examples- Identification of land use zones and explanation of characteristics of each- Discussing reasons for location of land use zones and writing paragraphs

Week 25 Rural settlements- Types of rural settlement – including: Farming, mining, forestry, fishing

At least one written exerciseSource based questions- Definition of concepts- Listing types of rural settlement, comparisons and discussion of their characteristics, writing paragraphs

Week 26 Land use on aerial photographs and large scale maps- What aerial photographs look like(oblique and vertical)- Information from aerial photos-natural and constructed features

At least one written exerciseSource based- Definition and differentiating of concepts- Identification of natural and constructed features

Week 27 Land use on aerial photographs and large scale maps- Identifying land uses in urban settlements aerial

At least one written exerciseSource based- Identification of land uses on aerial photos and large scale maps


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photos and large scale maps - Aerial photo interpretation Week 28 Investigation of a settlement

- Describe the settlement and different types of land use- Identify specific features or landmarks- Suggest reasons for the location of this settlement

Preparation for projectField work, Investigation of local settlement: land use types and writing a report of their findingsLand use and establishment of a settlement.

Week 29-30 Investigation of a settlement- Discuss decline and/or growth of population within the settlement and suggest reasons- Identify and discuss one social or environmental issue- Interviews with community members, drawings, a sketch map

Investigation: population growth and identification of environmental and social issuesProviding solutions to identified issuesParagraph writing: findings of investigation

Week 31 Urbanisation- Concept of urbanization- Why cities are growing-push and pull forces of migration

At least one written exerciseCase study- Definition, explanation and differentiation of concepts- Writing a paragraph/summary

Week 32 Urbanisation- Overview of urbanization in South Africa – including issues associated with Apartheid population controls


Week 33 -34 Urbanisation- Social issues related to rapid growth of cities- such as housing and service provision (including health care and Education)

At least one written exerciseCase study:- Identification and discussion of social issues- Suggesting solutions to identified issues

TERM 4

Week 35 Trade and transport around the world- Reasons for trade Review from Grade 6)- Links between trade and transport with examples to Illustrate different modes of transport- Major roads, railways, airports and harbours in South Africa(map)

At least one written exercise-Definition of concepts-Listing of reasons for trade and explanation of links- Identification and explanation of modes of transport- Identifying major transport routes on maps writing paragraphs

Week 36 Trade and transport in South Africa- Case study of a selected South harbours in South Africa (map)- Case study of a selected South African harbor- Reasons for location and main exports and imports

At least one written exerciseCase study on South African harbour

Week 37 Trade and transport in South AfricaCase study (continued)

At least one written exerciseCase Study: on selected South African harbor


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-Specialized ships-such as container ships, tankers, passenger links, bulk carriers of specialized cargoLinks with other transport systems

Week 38 Trade and transport in South Africa- Advantages and disadvantages of road and rail transport- Requirements for future transport networksPeople and transport in urban areas- Public transport systems in urban areas- Private modes of transport -such as mini-bus taxis, cars and bicycles

At least one written exercise- Listing of advantages and disadvantages- Comparison of advantages and disadvantages-Writing paragraphs

Week 39 People and transport in urban areas- Transport issues-such as cost for commuters, traffic congestion and pollution- Public transit strategies - such as rapid transport systems, subsidized public transport, bus and cycle lanes, park and ride, car-free zones

At least one written exerciseWriting an essay


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Timeframes Content Assessment: Informal: Written exercises The following are the type of questions that must be reflected in class work or homework

Comments on progressIf completed write date of completion. If not completed indicate week carried forward to.

TERM 1

Week 1 Contour lines- Concept of contour lines (models and landscape maps with landscape features)

At least one written exerciseSource based- Definition of concepts- Description of their functions- Drawing of contours and own models

Week 2 Contour linesSteep and gentle slopes (description of gradient)- River valleys and spurs

At least one written exerciseSource based- Definition of concepts- Identification and comparison n of slopes- Identification of landscape features- Description of gradient and calculations

Week 3 1: 10 000 Orthophoto maps- Vertical aerial photographs (Review Grade 8)- Orthophoto images made from aerial photographs

At least one written exerciseSource based- Definition, description and differentiation of concepts- Comparisons of photos and Identification of scales

Week 4 1: 10 000 Orthophoto maps- How height is shown on orthophoto maps- Contour lines on orthophoto map identifying features

At least one written exerciseSource based- Explanation of contour patterns- Description of height representation- Identification of features.

Week 5 I: 50 000 topographical maps- Read map symbols to identify natural features on topographic maps and constructed features on topographic maps- Height clues on topographic maps

At least one written exerciseSource based- Description of maps- Identification of scales, symbols- Classification of symbols and use of map symbols- Description and comparison of features- Description of ways of showing heights

Week 6-7 1: 50 000 topographical maps- Contour patterns showing river valleys, hills, mountains, ridges and spurs- Scale and measuring distance on topographic maps- using line and ratio scales

At least one written exercise- Identification of landforms- Application of scales- Measuring and calculating distances

Week 8-9 1: 50 000 topographical maps- Co-ordinates to locate features

At least one written exercise- Using coordinates to locate features- Determining coordinates of places of features.

Week 10-11 Information from maps and photographs- Interpret information from topographic, orthophoto and aerial photographs- Using aerial photos to describe land use

At least one written exercise- Map interpretation- Deducing information from maps- Description of land use from given area


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- Settlement patterns – size, shape - Suggesting reasons for location of features- Determining influence of natural features- Description of landscape

TERM 2 Week 12 Development

- Meaning of Development –including economic, social and environmental aspects- Ways of measuring development

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification and explanation of development Indicators- Interpreting tables and graphs

Week 13-14 Development- The Human Development Index (HDI)- life expectancy ,education, per capita GDP World maps indicating the HDI (countries ranked by level of high, middle or low development)- Differences in development around the world – comparisons of selected countries and regions

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Comparison of countries- Data handling exercises such as reading and interpreting information from graphs and tables- Identification of differences in development

Week 15-16 Factors affecting developmentReasons for differences in development- Historical factors-such as colonialism-Trade –imbalances, unfair trade-Technology and industrialisation

At least one written exercise- Identification and explanation of factors- Writing paragraphs

Week 17 Factors affecting developmentReasons for differences in development- Health and welfare- Education- Political stability

At least one written exercise- Listing the reasons- Discussing causes of differences in development

Week 18-19 Opportunities for development- More equitable trading relationships- Alternative development – particularly alternatives to industrialisation

At least one written exercise- Definition and differentiation of concepts- Matching concepts with correct Statements and writing paragraphs

Week 20-21 Opportunities for development- Sustainable development including economic, social and environmental factors

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Giving examples and writing paragraphs

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Week 24 Weathering- Concept of weathering- Physical weathering- Chemical weathering

At least one written exercise- Definition and differentiation of concepts.- Identification and description of processes- Writing a summary

Week 25 Weathering- Biological weathering- Impact on human activities

At least one written exercise- Explanation of concepts- Analysis of impact on human activities

Week 26 Erosion and deposition- Difference between weathering, erosion and deposition- Rivers-features of erosion and deposition along a river course

At least one written exercise- Definition and differentiation of concepts - Identification of features- Giving examples and writing paragraphs

Week 27 Erosion and deposition- Sea -features of erosion and deposition associated with wave action: the power of wave action and typical landforms

At least one written exercise- Definition and differentiation of concepts - Identification of features- Giving examples and interpreting diagrams

Week 28-29 Erosion and deposition- Moving ice- features of erosion and deposition associated with glaciatedlandscapes

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification and explanation of features- Giving examples and writing paragraphs

Week 30-31 Erosion and deposition- Wind- features of erosion and deposition associated with wind

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Identification and explanation of features- Giving examples- Drawing and interpreting diagrams

Week 32 The impact of people on soil erosion- Human contributions to erosion through agriculture, Construction and mining

At least one written exercise- Description of human impacts- Paragraph writing

Week 33- 34 The impact of people on soil erosion- Case study: agriculture as contributor to erosion

At least one written exerciseCase study: e.g. read the case study and answer the following questions

TERM 4

Week 35 Resource use- Uses of natural resources – renewable and non- renewable- Effects of unwise use of resources- Over fishing the oceans- Overgrazing

At least one written exercise- Definition and comparison of concepts- Discussing causes and effects- Giving examples and paragraph writing


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Week 36 Sustainable use of resources- Concepts of sustainable and unsustainable resource use- Ways resources may be used sustainably

- Sustainable fishing- Sustainable land use for grazing

At least one written exercise- Explanation and differentiation of concepts- Explanation of sustainability- Paragraph writing

Week 37 Sustainable use of resources- Role of consumers- individuals, businesses and governments - in choosing more sustainable resource use – such as reducing pressure on resources, lowering carbon footprint

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Listing roles of different stakeholders- Essay writing

Week 38 Food resources- Concept of food security-local, regional and global examples

At least one written exercise- Explanation of concepts- Identification of elements

Week 39 Food resources- Role of science and technology in food production- Factory farming- raising livestock at high density- Genetic modification of crops- Sustainable farming-appropriate technologies and farming techniques

At least one written exercise- Definition of concepts- Giving examples and listing advantages and disadvantages- Discussing differences- Paragraph writing



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