LSK3701
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 7 JULY 2024
, 1.5 Assessment 2
ASSESSMENT 2
COMPULSORY FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: 100 MARKS (10 % WEIGHTING)
This assessment comprises application of knowledge questions that require your active
engagement with the content, critical thinking and reflective responses that show that you are
able to develop theme plans in accordance with your interpretation of the content and context.
Section A: Preparation for your assessment
To complete this assessment, you will first need to access the following resources:
• Department of Basic Education. (2011). Curriculum and Assessment Policy (CAPS) Life
Skills for Foundation Phase. Pretoria: Department of Basic Education.
• LSK3701. (2021). Life Skills: Science and Technology in Foundation Phase.
Revise what you have learnt about the nature of science in learning unit 1 and the
process skills that develop learners’ understanding of the nature of science in learning
unit 2.
Look at specifically learning unit 3, Planning for science teaching and assessment.
Understand section B (learning units 4 to 6) regarding technology education.
• Other sources that may be useful in teaching science include websites, articles, and so
on.
Next, you will have to reflect on which topic and grade to focus on to complete this
assignment:
Consult CAPS (Life Skills Gr R–3) and explore the various topics listed in the different
grades that can be used when teaching science to learners.
Consider a grade (Gr R–3) as the basis on which to complete this assignment.
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, Finally, you must select a specific topic and grade in the foundation phase
syllabus to complete this assessment.
1. For this assignment, use the topic, water, in your chosen grade.
2. Consult CAPS (Life Skills Foundation Phase) and explore the topic noted above.
Choose one of the themes based on water and identify the science concept (big idea)
you will be teaching. Do an internet search on the topic (water), the selected theme
and the science concept embedded in it. Also use the resources recommended above to
get ideas for teaching science based on the topic and theme.
SECTION B: COMPLETION OF YOUR ASSESSMENT
All your answers must be based on the water topic and the theme and grade you
selected. Refer to the teaching ideas and apply the knowledge you have gained to answer
the questions below.
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ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 7 JULY 2024
, 1.5 Assessment 2
ASSESSMENT 2
COMPULSORY FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: 100 MARKS (10 % WEIGHTING)
This assessment comprises application of knowledge questions that require your active
engagement with the content, critical thinking and reflective responses that show that you are
able to develop theme plans in accordance with your interpretation of the content and context.
Section A: Preparation for your assessment
To complete this assessment, you will first need to access the following resources:
• Department of Basic Education. (2011). Curriculum and Assessment Policy (CAPS) Life
Skills for Foundation Phase. Pretoria: Department of Basic Education.
• LSK3701. (2021). Life Skills: Science and Technology in Foundation Phase.
Revise what you have learnt about the nature of science in learning unit 1 and the
process skills that develop learners’ understanding of the nature of science in learning
unit 2.
Look at specifically learning unit 3, Planning for science teaching and assessment.
Understand section B (learning units 4 to 6) regarding technology education.
• Other sources that may be useful in teaching science include websites, articles, and so
on.
Next, you will have to reflect on which topic and grade to focus on to complete this
assignment:
Consult CAPS (Life Skills Gr R–3) and explore the various topics listed in the different
grades that can be used when teaching science to learners.
Consider a grade (Gr R–3) as the basis on which to complete this assignment.
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, Finally, you must select a specific topic and grade in the foundation phase
syllabus to complete this assessment.
1. For this assignment, use the topic, water, in your chosen grade.
2. Consult CAPS (Life Skills Foundation Phase) and explore the topic noted above.
Choose one of the themes based on water and identify the science concept (big idea)
you will be teaching. Do an internet search on the topic (water), the selected theme
and the science concept embedded in it. Also use the resources recommended above to
get ideas for teaching science based on the topic and theme.
SECTION B: COMPLETION OF YOUR ASSESSMENT
All your answers must be based on the water topic and the theme and grade you
selected. Refer to the teaching ideas and apply the knowledge you have gained to answer
the questions below.
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