NST1501 ASSIGNMENT 02 ...DUE 2024

, NST1501
ASSIGNMENT 02


QUESTION 1
Answer the following questions:
1.1 How many hours is allocated per week for Natural Sciences and
Technology? (2)

In South Africa, the allocated time for Natural Sciences and Technology per week is 4.5 hours for
Grades 4-6 and 3 hours for Grades 7-9.

(https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/CAPS/tabid/419/Default.aspx)

1.2 How many strands does the Natural Sciences curriculum have? (2)

The Natural Sciences curriculum in South Africa has two strands, which are the Life and Living, and
Matter and Materials strands.

Reference:
South African Government. (n.d.). Natural Sciences.
https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/CurriculumAssessmentPolicyStatements(CAPS)/SeniorPh
ase(NaturalSciences).aspx

1.3 How many strands does the Technology curriculum have? (2)

The Technology curriculum in South Africa has two strands: Engineering Graphics and Design, and
Computer Applications Technology.

Reference:
South African Department of Basic Education. (2021). Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement
(CAPS) for Technology. Retrieved from
https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/CurriculumAssessmentPolicyStatements/tabid/419/ctl/Vi
ewMItem/mid/1768/ItemId/2232/default.asp

1.4 Choose one Natural Sciences strand, and name 4 topics covered in
that strand in the intermediate phase. (4)


The Natural Sciences strand in the South African intermediate phase covers the following topics:

1. Matter and Materials - This topic covers properties of materials, changes in materials, and the use
of materials.

2. Energy and Change - This topic explores sources of energy, transformation of energy, and the
effects of energy on the environment.

3. Life and Living - This topic includes the study of living organisms, life processes, and the
interdependence of living things.