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INC3701 Assignment 5 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2023 (770687) DUE 29 September 2023
Question 2 Read the scenario and answer the questions that follow: Ms Selepe is teaching a lesson about
the solar system. She starts her lesson by taking the class outside. They stand with their eyes closed and
she lets them feel the warmth of the sun on their skin while she explains to them about the sun and the
solar system. Next, she models the position of the planets and their orbit around the sun with groups of
learners becoming different planets. They go back into class where Ms Selepe and the class talk about and
reproduce their active model visually on the board. Then the class works in groups to remember and note
down the key points they remember from her outdoor explanation. Ms Selepe gives them a choice board
for a project they will work on in small groups over the next few weeks to learn more about the solar
system. A choice board, also known as a learning menu or a choice menu, is an instructional tool used in
education to provide students with options for how they can demonstrate their understanding of a
particular topic or concept. It is a visual organiser that presents students with a range of tasks or activities,
typically related to a specific subject or learning goal. Choice boards are designed to accommodate
diverse learning styles, interests and abilities, allowing students to select activities that align with their
preferences and strengths. INC3701/103/2023 7
2.1 What is the significance of Ms Selepe taking the class outside and letting them feel the warmth
of the sun on their skin as she teaches about the solar system? [3]
Significance of taking the class outside and feeling the
warmth of the sun
Taking the class outside and letting them feel the warmth of the sun on their skin is significant for several
reasons.
Firstly, it provides a real-life experience that helps students connect with the topic of the solar system on
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a sensory level. Feeling the warmth of the sun helps them understand the sun's role as the center of the
solar system and its impact on Earth.
INC3701 Assignment 5 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2023 (770687) DUE 29 September 2023
Question 2 Read the scenario and answer the questions that follow: Ms Selepe is teaching a lesson about
the solar system. She starts her lesson by taking the class outside. They stand with their eyes closed and
she lets them feel the warmth of the sun on their skin while she explains to them about the sun and the
solar system. Next, she models the position of the planets and their orbit around the sun with groups of
learners becoming different planets. They go back into class where Ms Selepe and the class talk about and
reproduce their active model visually on the board. Then the class works in groups to remember and note
down the key points they remember from her outdoor explanation. Ms Selepe gives them a choice board
for a project they will work on in small groups over the next few weeks to learn more about the solar
system. A choice board, also known as a learning menu or a choice menu, is an instructional tool used in
education to provide students with options for how they can demonstrate their understanding of a
particular topic or concept. It is a visual organiser that presents students with a range of tasks or activities,
typically related to a specific subject or learning goal. Choice boards are designed to accommodate
diverse learning styles, interests and abilities, allowing students to select activities that align with their
preferences and strengths. INC3701/103/2023 7
2.1 What is the significance of Ms Selepe taking the class outside and letting them feel the warmth
of the sun on their skin as she teaches about the solar system? [3]
Significance of taking the class outside and feeling the
warmth of the sun
Taking the class outside and letting them feel the warmth of the sun on their skin is significant for several
reasons.
Firstly, it provides a real-life experience that helps students connect with the topic of the solar system on
, 2
a sensory level. Feeling the warmth of the sun helps them understand the sun's role as the center of the
solar system and its impact on Earth.
