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Products and processes
Topic 3 : Technology
Sub-topic 1: Design and Making of Products
Key Concept: Products are designed with specific materials for function and purpose.
Inquiry-Based Activity: Learners design and create a simple product (e.g., a pencil holder or paper fan) using recyclable or natural materials. They evaluate which materials work best and why.
(Mouton & Marais, 2020)
Sub-topic 2: Processes in Making Products
Key Concept: Making a product involves a sequence of steps from raw material to final product.
Inquiry-Based Activity: Learners work in groups to simulate a mini production line for making recycled paper. They investigate and discuss the steps, problems faced, and improvements for efficiency.
(CAPS, DBE, 2011; Department of Basic Education Workbook, 2023)
Topic 2 :Social science
Sub-topic 1: People and Their Work
Key Concept: Different communities and cultures produce different products using local resources.
Inquiry-Based Activity: Learners interview family or community members about traditional products and how they are made (e.g., weaving baskets, making clay pots). They present findings in class, highlighting cultural relevance and resource use.
(CAPS, DBE, 2011; Venter & Botha, 2018)
Sub-topic 2: Trade and Transport
Key Concept: Products are transported and traded locally and globally, influencing communities and economies.
Inquiry-Based Activity: Learners map the journey of a product (e.g., wool to jumper) and discuss how it moves from the farm to the shop. They explore the question, “How does this product get from where it’s made to where it’s sold?”
(Hugo & Ingle, 2017)
Topic 1: Natural Science
Sub-topic 1: Sources of Materials
Inquiry-Based Activity: Learners bring in everyday objects and identify whether they are made from plant, animal, or mineral sources. They explore questions such as “What material is this made from?” and “Where does it come from? This promotes observation and classification skills.
Key Concept : Natural materials are obtained from plants animals, and the earth.
(DBE,2011;Mertens et al. 2014 )
Sub-topic 2: Physical Properties of Materials
Key Concept: Materials have different properties (e.g., hard, soft, waterproof, absorbent) that influence how they are used.
Inquiry-Based Activity: Learners test different natural materials (wood, wool, clay, etc.) for strength, texture, and water resistance. They record results and predict which material is best suited for specific products (e.g. clothing, shelter).
(CAPS, DBE, 2011; Ndlovu, 2019)