, CUS3701
ASSIGNMENT 03
1.1 Write down the following:
• The grade you are going to teach this lesson to.
• The teaching strategy or strategies that you will use.
Grade: Grade 8
Teaching strategy:
- Visual aids such as maps, pictures, and videos to help students visualize the location and layout of
Mapungubwe
- Group discussions to encourage critical thinking and analysis of the historical significance of
Mapungubwe
- Hands-on activities such as creating models of the dwellings or reenacting the trading activities that
took place at Mapungubwe
- Field trip to a local museum or archaeological site to give students a real-life connection to the
topic
1.2 Design a class test with 10 questions.
• The test must count 20 marks.
• The questions must meet the criteria for good questioning.
• The questions must be set at a variety of the Bloom’s taxonomy levels
according to the CAPS requirements.
• Only one reproductive (lower order) question may be asked.
• Indicate each time on which level of Bloom’s taxonomy the
question lies
1. Define the term "Mapungubwe" and explain its significance in the cultural history of Southern
Africa. (Level: Comprehension) (2 marks)
2. Compare and contrast the archaeological discoveries at Mapungubwe and Bambandyanalo,
highlighting their significance in understanding the ancient civilization in the region. (Level: Analysis)
(3 marks)
3. Discuss the role of Mapungubwe as a trading center, including the goods traded and the regions
involved in the trade. (Level: Application) (3 marks)
4. Explain the process of the discovery of Mapungubwe in 1932, detailing the role of key individuals
and institutions in preserving and excavating the site. (Level: Comprehension) (2 marks)
5. Analyze the social structure of the ancient civilization at Mapungubwe, with a focus on the
evidence of wealth and social differentiation. (Level: Analysis) (3 marks)
6. Discuss the significance of the golden rhinoceros and other artifacts discovered at Mapungubwe in
understanding the culture and beliefs of the ancient inhabitants. (Level: Synthesis) (3 marks)
7. Describe the management and preservation of Mapungubwe since its declaration as a World
Heritage Site in 2003, highlighting the role of UNESCO and other organizations. (Level: Knowledge) (2
marks)
ASSIGNMENT 03
1.1 Write down the following:
• The grade you are going to teach this lesson to.
• The teaching strategy or strategies that you will use.
Grade: Grade 8
Teaching strategy:
- Visual aids such as maps, pictures, and videos to help students visualize the location and layout of
Mapungubwe
- Group discussions to encourage critical thinking and analysis of the historical significance of
Mapungubwe
- Hands-on activities such as creating models of the dwellings or reenacting the trading activities that
took place at Mapungubwe
- Field trip to a local museum or archaeological site to give students a real-life connection to the
topic
1.2 Design a class test with 10 questions.
• The test must count 20 marks.
• The questions must meet the criteria for good questioning.
• The questions must be set at a variety of the Bloom’s taxonomy levels
according to the CAPS requirements.
• Only one reproductive (lower order) question may be asked.
• Indicate each time on which level of Bloom’s taxonomy the
question lies
1. Define the term "Mapungubwe" and explain its significance in the cultural history of Southern
Africa. (Level: Comprehension) (2 marks)
2. Compare and contrast the archaeological discoveries at Mapungubwe and Bambandyanalo,
highlighting their significance in understanding the ancient civilization in the region. (Level: Analysis)
(3 marks)
3. Discuss the role of Mapungubwe as a trading center, including the goods traded and the regions
involved in the trade. (Level: Application) (3 marks)
4. Explain the process of the discovery of Mapungubwe in 1932, detailing the role of key individuals
and institutions in preserving and excavating the site. (Level: Comprehension) (2 marks)
5. Analyze the social structure of the ancient civilization at Mapungubwe, with a focus on the
evidence of wealth and social differentiation. (Level: Analysis) (3 marks)
6. Discuss the significance of the golden rhinoceros and other artifacts discovered at Mapungubwe in
understanding the culture and beliefs of the ancient inhabitants. (Level: Synthesis) (3 marks)
7. Describe the management and preservation of Mapungubwe since its declaration as a World
Heritage Site in 2003, highlighting the role of UNESCO and other organizations. (Level: Knowledge) (2
marks)
