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GRADE 5 TERM 4Mining in South Africa, WORK DIVISION, Activity 4 Love poem…
GRADE 5 TERM 4
Mining in South Africa
DRIVING QUESTION
The term ‘cultural heritage’ has changed content considerably due to the instruments developed by UNESCO. Cultural heritage does not end at monuments and collections of objects. It also includes traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants, such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge, and practices concerning nature and the universe or the knowledge and skills to produce traditional crafts. While fragile, intangible cultural heritage is an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity in the face of growing globalisation. An understanding of the intangible cultural heritage of different communities helps with intercultural dialogue and encourages mutual respect for other ways of life. The importance of intangible cultural heritage is not the cultural manifestation itself but rather the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted through it from one generation to the next. The social and economic value of this transmission of knowledge is relevant for minority groups and for mainstream social groups within a country and is as important for developing countries as for developed ones.
SUB-LEARNING OBJECTIVES
English Home Language
Prepared Speech
Poetry
Mathematics
Symmetry of 3D shapes - Draw in symmetry lines. Work out the Perimeter, Area, Volume of a shape. Work out the time differences between times. Identify the patterns
ICT
Simulating situations:
Simulating solutions using software.
Coding
Robotics
Outcome codes:
ICT 13, ICT 18, ICT 24, ICT 30-33, ICT 49, ICT 51
Natural Sciences
Energy Stored in fossil fuels. The uses of coal.
Social Sciences
GEOGRAPHY:
Mineral and coal resources of South Africa Minerals as non-renewable resources
Main minerals mined in South Africa and their uses – including gold, platinum, diamonds, iron ore, chrome, copper, silver
and manganese
Coal as a non-renewable resource
How coal is formed
Uses of coal
Location of mineral and coal mines and links to settlement patterns (map)
Mining and the environment
Concept of mining
Ways of mining: Open pit/surface mining, Shaft and deep level mining
Impact of mining on the environment – examples to include: Pollution (water and air), Destruction of vegetation and wildlife, Waste and waste disposal
HISTORY:
An example of heritage of significance from each province
The names of provinces and their capital cities on a map
What heritage is
Heritage in sites of significance: Example: Cradle of Humankind: Gauteng
Heritage in objects
Heritage in people’s achievements
Heritage and indigenous medicine
Natural heritage and indigenous knowledge systems (IKS): Example: Makhonjwa Mountains, the oldest in the world.
Mountains and ancestors in IKS: Mpumalanga
Heritage in art: Example: San Rock art in the Drakensberg: Kwazulu Natal
PSWD
Festivals and Customs
Special Religious occasions
Creative Arts
Visual Arts:
Literacy
: Identify and name principles of design (
emphasis
in colours, shapes and sizes) and elements of art (
Contrast, proportion
) in
images of things that fly (natural or mechanical)
.
2D
: [Colour Media] Use principles of design (emphasis in colours, shapes and sizes) and elements of art (Contrast, proportion) in own images of things that fly (natural or mechanical)
3D
: Skills and techniques: pasting, cutting, wrapping, tying, joining various
recyclable materials
Use art elements (texture, shape/form, colour) and design principle (contrast, proportion, spatial awareness: front, back, sides) in own modelling of things that fly (natural or mechanical).
MAIN LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Is there more to mining in South Africa than just job provision? Has mining shaped South Africa into the country it is today?
ALT: Has mining influenced our heritage?
We are surrounded by a unique natural environment, has it had any impact on our traditions and culture (and vice versa)
Is there a point to protecting the environment for future generations?
What can we do in order to preserve our heritage sites?
LEVEL OF TEACHING
English Home Language
Critical Literature - poetry, poetic devices.
Mathematics
Symmetry, Perimeter, Area, Volume, Time, Patterns
MP 1, 2, MR 1, MT 3, 4, MC 4, 6 MPA 1 – 3, 5, 9, ML 1, 3, GP 2, 3
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
HISTORY: Heritage and Sites per province GEOGRAPHY: Mining, minerals and coal
Creative Arts
Create 2D and 3D art works that express feelings and ideas inspired by their own and others’ points of view
Demonstrate an understanding of composition, using selected principles of design to create narrative art works or art works on a theme or topic
Use elements of art in art works to communicate ideas, messages, and understandings
Use a variety of materials, tools, and techniques to determine solutions to design challenges
PSWD
Festivals
Become aware of his/her own culture and recognise traditions, festivals and celebrations that are unique to the locality, region or country
ACTIVITY 1
Through thousands of years, we have made use of the natural environment for our technological advancements. This has led to the discovery and mining of fossil fuels and minerals.
Why and what do we mine? What do we use it for?
Map of minerals
** Switched On Activity 1 These minerals are not infinite and we need to take care not to over use/mine. Difference between renewable and non renewable minerals.
In Class Activity 1 A:
Main minerals mined in South Africa and their uses – including gold, platinum, diamonds, iron ore, chrome, copper, silver
and manganese.
Coal as a non renewable resource
How coal is formed
Uses of Coal
Location of mineral and coal mines and links to settlement patterns (map)
**In Class Activity 1 B:
Concept of mining
Ways of mining: open/pit surface mining, Shaft and deep level mining (Mponeng Gold mine).
Impact of mining on the environment – examples to include:
Pollution (water and air)
Destruction of vegetation and wildlife
Waste and waste disposal
Edpuzzle You tube video on Generation of Mains and electricity Burning of fossil fuels at Power stations to Turn Turbines to generate electricity
ACTIVITY 4
Activity 4
Creative Arts Formal Assessment - Individual
Create a Cultural Symbol
(recycled materials 'public' sculpture)
In the same way that we need to preserve our cultural heritage, we also need to encourage people to take up preservation as part of a culture (as opposed to consumerism). One way to do that is to create places (like heritage sites) that people can go to to be educated about our natural and cultural heritage.
The learner will design a sculpture made from waste materials (repurposed/upcycled) to represent this new indigenous insect that they discovered at the Sterkfontein caves. Luckily they already have the illustration that will go with the label/placard.
The 20 x 20 cm sculpture should be colourful and attractive to encourage visitors and does not need to resemble their insect exactly - but the discovery of their new and wonderful species should inspire the sculpture (insects are so vital to the ecosystem so it should be fitting that it is made from waste materials). To fit with this, the curators of the Museum have requested that the insect be in full flight.
Activity 4
Learners have found one half of a new type of flying insect in the cave in Sterkfontein.
Learners need to plan the exhibition of this sculpture to educate people about how to preserve and protect nature for the future.
Redraw the other half of this flying insect you have found. What type of shapes and patterns do you see in this insect.
Draw the symmetry lines of these shapes.
Work out the pattern mathematically to see what the next shape in the pattern will be.
This is great discovery. We need to keep and preserve it for the future generations.
Work out the Area and Perimeter for the "cage" you need to put around it.
Do you think it will be possible to make a glass chamber for the insect to preserve it more, What will the volume be for this class chamber?
Lets work out the time differences of some of the findings of the Cradle of Human kind to see how old it is today.
How long a tour will be to visit.
Draw the two types of clocks; Analogue and Digital.
Give time in words, 12 hour and 24 hour for everybody to understand the time of the tour
You want to show of your new insect so look at the following times and work out your time schedule to show of your insect
Cradle of Humankind Day trips
Make a poster
Switch On Activity
Look at the video where they Preserve Insects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC-H8wTQjwE
Learn on the following video how to work out Perimeter, Area and Volume of a box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoaBd-sPzkU
Make notes on what you need to preserve insects,
Make notes on how to calculate the measurements
MaritzaVerster
Possibility of them looking for examples of symmetry in nature? Why is symmetry useful? Why is there so much of it in nature? It definitely helps with controlled flight....
Great I will look for something like that. great Idea Thank you Ms
Anne-MarieBothma
Possible alternate video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhLZKTUeQpc
Switched on Activity 4
Draw a Beatle sculpture. Design it keeping in mind that you will be using plastics and recycled materials.
Activity 2
Dangers and the negative impact of mining.
Although we currently find the use of fossil fuels as an effective resource to generate electricity, we know this is not the most sustainable way to go about this. We would have to convert to more sustainable methods of generating electricity.
Fire safety
Link to the effects that lack of fire safety can have on the environment (i.e. uncontrolled forest fires and how they destroy habitats for insects and birds etc.
Safety for miners and creating a safe workplace.
Activity 2 A
The negative impact mining has on the environment.
Switched on Activity 2
Safety in the workplace: Electrical safety
Activity 3
The positive impact mining has on our country. Our heritage rich country
We have taken a lot time to think about the importance of protecting our natural environment. Is it important to protect our heritage in the same way?
** In-Class Activity 3A:Different examples of heritage from each province. Festivals and customs. What heritage is. Gauteng heritage sites. Flipgrid work.
Activity 3B
Protecting our heritage. Find all the capital cities of the provinces, the heritage sites in your province.
Map work.
Switched On Activity 3
Introduction to festivals and customs
ACTIVITY 5
Activity 5: Reflection session. Discuss what you have learned about mining in South Africa. Is it just an industry that provides jobs? What about our heritage? would it be possible without mining?
WORK DIVISION
CHECKLIST
Activity 1A
Activity 1B
Activity 2A
Activity 2B Part 1
Activity 2B Part 2
-Activity 3A
Activity 3B
Activity 3C
Activity 4A
Activity 4B
Activity 4C
Activity 5
Division of Responsibility (Activities)
Activity 4
Love poem for my country by Sandile Dikeni.
Poetry Analysis
https://www.sahistory.org.za/archive/sandile-dikeni-reads-love-poem-my-country-23-january-2008
Poetry is one of the most interesting ways in which we use language through the use of words and sounds to express our ideas and feelings.
In this poem, Dikeni expresses his love for South Africa - a heritage rich country.
In each stanza, Dikeni uses imagery to describe what he loves.
What does he love about his country?
Do you love your country?
Possibly choral verse (recital)?
Incorporate Performing Arts Outcomes (drama, dance) - use gestures, expression, tone
LINK TO FESTIVALS AND CUSTOMS
In-Class Activity 4A: write your own poem about amazing South Africa.
Activity 2B
Developing a model of what we have learnt from mining and mining safety
Learners will develop a mine in Minecraft.Their mine should include the following:
Circuits to provide light in the mine
A railway to move in and out of the mine
A lab to process your mined materials
Learners will develop a safety video that can be shown to new employees about safety measures to be taken for fire and electricity.
Activity 2B
Create a functional mine in Minecraft using redstone circuits.
The mine should have the following:
Circuits to provide light in your mine.
A railway that assists with transportation in and out of the mine.
A lab outside of your mine to processing your mined materials.
Minecraft mine wakelet
Creative Arts [Sub-learning]: Focus on showing texture, colour, symmetry, proportion, shape, line.
Links from
Cradle of Humankind
Website:
:fire: Fossil Fuels - human Impact
https://www.maropeng.co.za/content/page/human-impact-on-the-environment
:recycle: Sustainable Energy:
https://www.maropeng.co.za/content/page/alternative-energy-sources
The articles are well-written and only slightly above the student's vocabulary levels.
IMO -AB
Can be linked to Mapungubwe World Heritage Site ... (links to Cultural Heritage and Gold/Smelting) [although I don't think fossils were found there] -AB
Sterkfontein Caves website (links to preservation of heritage site) -
https://www.maropeng.co.za/content/page/explore-the-caves
Heritage sites (includes some mathematics potential and info about Mapungubwe, biomes, etc.), slightly above vocab level:
https://www.maropeng.co.za/content/page/world-heritage-sites
