, ISC3701 PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT 4 ANSWERS
DUE DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
QUESTION 1: INSTRUCTIONAL CONTEXT AND LEARNING NEEDS
Item Your Response
Subject Natural Sciences
Grade / Phase Grade 6 – Senior Primary Phase
Topic The Water Cycle
Duration of the
60 minutes
lesson
The lesson takes place in a Grade 6 classroom with learners from different
backgrounds and varying levels of prior knowledge. The teacher connects
Learning context
the topic to familiar experiences such as rain, clouds and water
evaporating from puddles.
The class consists of approximately 35 Grade 6 learners with different
abilities, learning needs and levels of prior knowledge. Some learners
understand scientific concepts quickly, while others require additional
explanations, examples and visual support. Learners can participate in
Learner profile
pair and group activities but may need guidance when explaining
scientific processes. The lesson therefore uses visual resources,
questioning, discussion and practical examples to accommodate different
learning needs.
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to identify and explain
Lesson outcome the main stages of the water cycle, namely evaporation, condensation and
and Curriculum precipitation, and explain how these stages are connected. The lesson
link links to the CAPS Natural Sciences curriculum by developing learners’
understanding of the water cycle and natural processes.
DUE DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
QUESTION 1: INSTRUCTIONAL CONTEXT AND LEARNING NEEDS
Item Your Response
Subject Natural Sciences
Grade / Phase Grade 6 – Senior Primary Phase
Topic The Water Cycle
Duration of the
60 minutes
lesson
The lesson takes place in a Grade 6 classroom with learners from different
backgrounds and varying levels of prior knowledge. The teacher connects
Learning context
the topic to familiar experiences such as rain, clouds and water
evaporating from puddles.
The class consists of approximately 35 Grade 6 learners with different
abilities, learning needs and levels of prior knowledge. Some learners
understand scientific concepts quickly, while others require additional
explanations, examples and visual support. Learners can participate in
Learner profile
pair and group activities but may need guidance when explaining
scientific processes. The lesson therefore uses visual resources,
questioning, discussion and practical examples to accommodate different
learning needs.
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to identify and explain
Lesson outcome the main stages of the water cycle, namely evaporation, condensation and
and Curriculum precipitation, and explain how these stages are connected. The lesson
link links to the CAPS Natural Sciences curriculum by developing learners’
understanding of the water cycle and natural processes.
