TMS3731
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DUE: 29 MAY 2025
,TMS3731 – Assignment 2 (2025)
Unique Number:
Due Date: 29 May 2025
Module Title: Teaching Social Sciences in the Senior Phase
Question 1
Grade 8 Integrated Social Sciences Lesson Activity Plan
a) Lesson Topics and CAPS References
History Focus Area: The Mineral Revolution in South Africa
o CAPS Reference: Grade 8, Term 2, Page 52
Geography Focus Area: Resources and Sustainability – Mining and the
Environment
o CAPS Reference: Grade 8, Term 2, Page 24
Integration Justification:
The selected History and Geography topics are well-suited for integration. In History,
learners explore the transformative effects of the Mineral Revolution, particularly the
discovery of minerals like gold and diamonds, on South Africa’s economy, urban
development, and labour systems. In Geography, the focus shifts to the present-day
consequences of mining, including its impact on natural resources, the environment,
and human livelihoods. This integration allows learners to see the historical roots of
contemporary environmental and socio-economic issues related to mining, fostering a
deeper understanding of continuity and change over time.
b) School Context
The lesson is tailored for a rural school setting in Limpopo, where many students come
from agricultural households. Although digital infrastructure is limited, teaching staff
have access to smartphones and a single projector, which can be utilised for multimedia
presentations. Sepedi is the primary language spoken at home by most learners, which
, should be considered when planning language use and support in classroom
instruction.
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DUE: 29 MAY 2025
,TMS3731 – Assignment 2 (2025)
Unique Number:
Due Date: 29 May 2025
Module Title: Teaching Social Sciences in the Senior Phase
Question 1
Grade 8 Integrated Social Sciences Lesson Activity Plan
a) Lesson Topics and CAPS References
History Focus Area: The Mineral Revolution in South Africa
o CAPS Reference: Grade 8, Term 2, Page 52
Geography Focus Area: Resources and Sustainability – Mining and the
Environment
o CAPS Reference: Grade 8, Term 2, Page 24
Integration Justification:
The selected History and Geography topics are well-suited for integration. In History,
learners explore the transformative effects of the Mineral Revolution, particularly the
discovery of minerals like gold and diamonds, on South Africa’s economy, urban
development, and labour systems. In Geography, the focus shifts to the present-day
consequences of mining, including its impact on natural resources, the environment,
and human livelihoods. This integration allows learners to see the historical roots of
contemporary environmental and socio-economic issues related to mining, fostering a
deeper understanding of continuity and change over time.
b) School Context
The lesson is tailored for a rural school setting in Limpopo, where many students come
from agricultural households. Although digital infrastructure is limited, teaching staff
have access to smartphones and a single projector, which can be utilised for multimedia
presentations. Sepedi is the primary language spoken at home by most learners, which
, should be considered when planning language use and support in classroom
instruction.
