Exam (elaborations) NST2601 Assignment 2 Memo | Due 29 May 2025 • Course • Natural Science and Technology for classroom III (NST2601)

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NST2601 Assignment 2 Memo | Due 29 May
2025
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 Natural Science and Technology for classroom III (NST2601)
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 University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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 Natural Sciences and Technology for Grade 6

NST2601 Assignment 2 Memo | Due 29 May 2025. All questions fully
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QUESTION 1 [30 MARKS] 1.1 Explain the following concepts. 1.1.1 Scientist
(2) 1.1.2 Indigenous Knowledge (IK) (2) 1.1.3 Curriculum and assessment
policy standard (CAPS) (2) 1.2 Discuss the following and give examples. 2.1.1
Traditional energy sources (12) 2.1.2 Traditional musical instruments (12)

QUESTION 1 [30 MARKS]

1.1 Explain the following concepts.

1.1.1 Scientist (2 marks)
A scientist is a person who studies the physical and natural world through observation and
experimentation. Scientists use evidence and research to develop knowledge, theories, and
solutions to problems.
Example: Marie Curie was a scientist known for her research on radioactivity.

1.1.2 Indigenous Knowledge (IK) (2 marks)
Indigenous Knowledge refers to the local knowledge that is unique to a culture or society. It is
passed down through generations and is based on lived experience, traditions, and interaction
with the environment.
Example: The use of medicinal plants by traditional healers in African communities.

1.1.3 Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) (2 marks)
CAPS is a national policy document in South Africa that outlines the curriculum content to be
taught and assessed in schools from Grade R to 12. It provides teachers with a clear framework
on what to teach and when.
Example: The CAPS document for Natural Sciences guides teachers on how to teach topics like
electricity and ecosystems.

, 1.2 Discuss the following and give examples.

1.2.1 Traditional energy sources (12 marks)
Traditional energy sources are those that have been used for centuries by communities before the
advent of modern technology. These are usually derived from natural and renewable resources.

 Firewood – Used for cooking and heating in rural homes.
 Animal dung – Dried and used as fuel for cooking and heating.
 Charcoal – Made from wood and used as a cooking fuel.
 Crop residues – Leftover parts of harvested crops, such as maize stalks, used for fuel.
 Peat – Decomposed organic matter that is burned for energy in some regions.
 Sunlight (in a traditional sense) – Used for drying food and clothes.

Example: In many African rural areas, people still cook using firewood or charcoal due to the
lack of access to electricity.

1.2.2 Traditional musical instruments (12 marks)
Traditional musical instruments are instruments that are native to a particular culture or region,
and are used in cultural ceremonies, celebrations, or storytelling.

 Drums (e.g., Djembe) – Used in African music for rhythm and communication.
 Mbira (thumb piano) – A traditional instrument of the Shona people of Zimbabwe.
 Uhadi (musical bow) – Played by Xhosa people in South Africa.
 Marimba – A wooden percussion instrument, often used in African traditional music.
 Rattles (e.g., shakers made from gourds) – Used in dancing and ritual performances.
 Flutes (e.g., reed or wooden flutes) – Blown to create melodic tunes during ceremonies.

Example: The drum is used in traditional Zulu dances to set the rhythm and engage dancers
during cultural celebrations.




QUESTION 2 [40 MARKS] 2.1 Discuss the role that Indigenous Knowledge
plays in education (10)