LSP1501
ASSIGNMENT 9 (SEMESTER)
DUE DATE: 8 October 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than October 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
SECTION A: PERFORMING ARTS
QUESTION 1
1.1 Bears are not indigenous to South Africa or Africa. In your introduction to the performing arts
lesson, how will you integrate across the curriculum to create context? (3)
ANSWER:
Integration across the curriculum
In introducing the performing arts lesson around the "Bear Hunt" story, I would begin by creating a
cross-curricular context by integrating geography and life sciences. Since bears are not indigenous
to South Africa or Africa, I would take this opportunity to introduce learners to the concept of
habitats and global biodiversity. I would explain how different animals, including bears, live in
different parts of the world and why they are found in colder regions like North America, Europe,
and Asia. This would provide a natural segue into discussing ecosystems, animal adaptations, and
how our local wildlife differs from that in the story. Additionally, I could tie in a social studies
element by highlighting the diverse cultures of people living in bear-populated regions, creating a
more holistic understanding of the story’s setting. This integration helps children understand the
ASSIGNMENT 9 (SEMESTER)
DUE DATE: 8 October 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than October 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
SECTION A: PERFORMING ARTS
QUESTION 1
1.1 Bears are not indigenous to South Africa or Africa. In your introduction to the performing arts
lesson, how will you integrate across the curriculum to create context? (3)
ANSWER:
Integration across the curriculum
In introducing the performing arts lesson around the "Bear Hunt" story, I would begin by creating a
cross-curricular context by integrating geography and life sciences. Since bears are not indigenous
to South Africa or Africa, I would take this opportunity to introduce learners to the concept of
habitats and global biodiversity. I would explain how different animals, including bears, live in
different parts of the world and why they are found in colder regions like North America, Europe,
and Asia. This would provide a natural segue into discussing ecosystems, animal adaptations, and
how our local wildlife differs from that in the story. Additionally, I could tie in a social studies
element by highlighting the diverse cultures of people living in bear-populated regions, creating a
more holistic understanding of the story’s setting. This integration helps children understand the
