NST2601 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 29 May 2025

,NST2601 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE 29 May 2025; 100% TRUSTED
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MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
QUESTION 1 [30 MARKS] 1.1 Explain the following concepts.
Downloaded by samay pipper () lOMoARcPSD| 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 2 [40 MARKS]
2.1 Discuss the role that Indigenous Knowledge plays in
education (10) 2.2 What are the three specific aims of Natural
science and Technology(10) 2.3 Critically evaluate how you
would expand concepts and design and organise learning
experiences according to your own local circumstances when
teaching energy and systems and control (including traditional
energy sources; traditional musical instruments) at Grade 6
level. Note: This is not a lesson plan. Use the mark allocation to
guide the extent of your responses for each aspect.  Learning
outcomes (2.5 marks)  The role of the teacher (or teacher
activities) (5 marks)  The role of the learners (or learner
activities) (5 marks)  Content to be taught (2.5 marks) 
Resources they would use (2.5 marks)  The assessment
strategy (2.5 marks) QUESTION 3 [30 MARKS] 3.1 Explain the
particle model of matter, including the main assumptions and

,key features. How does this model account for the properties of
solids, liquids, and gases? Use examples to illustrate your
answer and discuss the limitations of the particle model in
explaining the behaviour of matter at the atomic and subatomic
level. - Definition of particle model (2 marks) - Main
assumptions (2 marks) - Key features (4 marks) - Explanation of
properties of solids (4 marks) Downloaded by samay pipper ()
lOMoARcPSD| - Explanation of properties of liquids (4 marks) -
Explanation of properties of gases (4 marks) - Examples and
illustrations (4 marks) - Limitations of the particle model (6
marks)


QUESTION 1 [30 MARKS]
1.1 Explain the following concepts
1.1.1 Scientist (2 marks)
A scientist is a person who systematically studies the structure
and behaviour of the physical and natural world through
observation and experimentation. Scientists use empirical
evidence to develop theories and conduct research to expand
knowledge.
1.1.2 Indigenous Knowledge (IK) (2 marks)
Indigenous Knowledge refers to the local knowledge unique to a
culture or society, passed down through generations. It includes
knowledge systems about agriculture, medicine, education, and

, environmental management that are deeply rooted in the
traditions and experiences of Indigenous communities.
1.1.3 Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) (2
marks)
CAPS is the national curriculum used in South African schools. It
outlines the learning objectives, content, teaching guidelines,
and assessment strategies for each subject and grade level. It
aims to standardise education across the country.


1.2 Discuss the following and give examples
1.2.1 Traditional energy sources (12 marks)
Traditional energy sources refer to naturally occurring energy
used by communities before modern electricity and fossil fuels.
These include:
 Firewood – commonly used for cooking and heating in
rural areas.
 Cow dung – used in dried form as a fuel for cooking.
 Coal – a mineral mined and burned to produce heat.
 Animal power – e.g., oxen pulling ploughs.
 Water wheels – using the flow of water to grind grain or
generate mechanical energy.