LIFE SKILLS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY IN FOUNDATION PHASE
LSK 3701
ASSIGNMENT 2
2023
, QUESTION 1: (25)
1.1 Choose FIVE (5) words or ideas in your topic that you think learners will not
understand. Consider some placeholders (words to develop concepts) you could use in
your theme plan and think how you would use activities to informally assess whether
learners use the science words correctly. Remember, we use placeholders because
they hold the place for the development of a scientific understanding of a concept. (10)
Choosing Words or Ideas (Question 1.1):
To select five words or ideas in your chosen topic of Weather or Seasons that learners
may not understand, you can start by reviewing the CAPS document for Grade 3 Life
Skills or conducting an internet search on the topic. Look for scientific terms or concepts
related to weather and seasons that may be unfamiliar to learners. Here are some
examples:
a) Climate
b) Precipitation
c) Evaporation
LSK 3701
ASSIGNMENT 2
2023
, QUESTION 1: (25)
1.1 Choose FIVE (5) words or ideas in your topic that you think learners will not
understand. Consider some placeholders (words to develop concepts) you could use in
your theme plan and think how you would use activities to informally assess whether
learners use the science words correctly. Remember, we use placeholders because
they hold the place for the development of a scientific understanding of a concept. (10)
Choosing Words or Ideas (Question 1.1):
To select five words or ideas in your chosen topic of Weather or Seasons that learners
may not understand, you can start by reviewing the CAPS document for Grade 3 Life
Skills or conducting an internet search on the topic. Look for scientific terms or concepts
related to weather and seasons that may be unfamiliar to learners. Here are some
examples:
a) Climate
b) Precipitation
c) Evaporation
