LSK3701
ASSIGNMENT 2
ANSWERS 2024
LSK3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS 2024
, ASSESSMENT 2
LSK3701
QUESTION 1:
1.1 Scientific knowledge and concepts are classified or grouped into content
areas, also called knowledge strands.
1.1.1 Choose which of the FOUR (4) science content strands describe the
content of your theme plan.
The science content strand that describes the content of the theme plan on water is
the Physical Sciences content strand. This is because the theme plan will focus on
the properties of water, states of matter, and the water cycle, which are all related to
the physical properties of water.
1.1.2 Motivate your choice.
The choice is motivated by the fact that the Physical Sciences content strand
specifically deals with the study of matter and energy, which are fundamental to
understanding the properties and behavior of water.
1.2 Big concepts are not taught as topics on their own, but are ideas that link
several topics to organise and categorise information.
1.2.1 Which of the (CAPS Social Science) big ideas described in unit 2 will be
appropriate to weave through your theme plan?
The big idea from CAPS Social Science that will be appropriate to weave through the
theme plan on water is "Interactions and relationships." This is because the theme
plan will explore the interactions between water and other substances, the
ASSIGNMENT 2
ANSWERS 2024
LSK3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS 2024
, ASSESSMENT 2
LSK3701
QUESTION 1:
1.1 Scientific knowledge and concepts are classified or grouped into content
areas, also called knowledge strands.
1.1.1 Choose which of the FOUR (4) science content strands describe the
content of your theme plan.
The science content strand that describes the content of the theme plan on water is
the Physical Sciences content strand. This is because the theme plan will focus on
the properties of water, states of matter, and the water cycle, which are all related to
the physical properties of water.
1.1.2 Motivate your choice.
The choice is motivated by the fact that the Physical Sciences content strand
specifically deals with the study of matter and energy, which are fundamental to
understanding the properties and behavior of water.
1.2 Big concepts are not taught as topics on their own, but are ideas that link
several topics to organise and categorise information.
1.2.1 Which of the (CAPS Social Science) big ideas described in unit 2 will be
appropriate to weave through your theme plan?
The big idea from CAPS Social Science that will be appropriate to weave through the
theme plan on water is "Interactions and relationships." This is because the theme
plan will explore the interactions between water and other substances, the
