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, Grade 8 Social Sciences Lesson Plan: Social Sciences (History) - Grade 8 - The Mineral
Revolution in South Africa
A. CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
Subject: Social Sciences (History)
Grade: 8
Topic: The Mineral Revolution in South Africa
Specific Aims (aligned with CAPS - inferred):
To understand the historical processes of change and development in South Africa.
To construct an understanding of the impact of the Mineral Revolution on the economic, social,
and political landscape of South Africa.
To develop critical thinking skills through the examination of cause-and-effect relationships
and various points of view.
To develop an appreciation of diverse cultures and the nuances of historical events.
B. LESSON OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:
Identify the major minerals unearthed in South Africa in the late 19th century (diamonds and
gold).
Discuss the primary reasons for the immigration of people (local and foreign) to the
mining regions.
Describe at least three key social and economic changes induced by the Mineral Revolution
(e.g., urbanisation, migrant labour, emergence of capitalism).
Describe the initial impact of the Mineral Revolution on African societies
and how racial segregation came about.
Analyse a primary source (e.g., photo or short text) on the Mineral Revolution and
extract important information.
C. TEACHING STRATEGIES & METHODOLOGY
Inquiry-Based Learning: Pose questions to learners and ask them to seek answers concerning the
impact of the Mineral Revolution.
Collaborative Learning: Conduct activities and group discussions to foster peer learning
and diversity of opinion.
Visual Learning: Utilize the application of maps, images, and short video clips to