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Products and Processes
Natural science
Sub-topic 1: Raw and Processed Materials
Key Concept: Natural materials can be changed into products through physical and chemical processes.
Inquiry Activity:
"Material Detective" – Learners observe and sort objects brought from home into 'natural' and 'processed' materials. They investigate how raw materials like wood, clay, or cotton are processed into final products through guided experiments (e.g., making paper from pulp).
(DBE, 2011; Isaacs, 2015)
Sub-topic 2: Properties of Materials
Key Concept: Different materials have specific properties that determine their use.
Inquiry Activity:
"Test and Tell" – In small groups, learners test the flexibility, waterproofing, strength, and insulation of materials. They record observations and hypothesise why certain materials are better suited for specific products, such as rubber for boots or glass for windows.
(Moodley, 2021)
Technology
Sub-topic 1: Design and Making Process
Key Concept: The process of designing involves planning, testing, and evaluating products to meet human needs.
Inquiry Activity:
"Build a Better Bag" – Learners design and create a bag using recycled materials. They plan a design, select materials, build the prototype, test its strength, and reflect on how to improve it.
(Green, 2020; CAPS, 2011)
Sub-topic 2: Tools and Techniques
Key Concept: The tools and techniques used to process materials depend on the type of material and desired product.
Inquiry Activity:
"Tool Time" – Learners handle simple tools (with guidance) and observe how different techniques (e.g., cutting, shaping, joining) affect the outcome of a product. This practical experience helps them understand the link between tools, materials, and purpose.
(DBE, 2011; Isaacs, 2015)
Social Science
Sub-topic 1: Local Products and Cultural Significance
Key Concept: Communities have traditional ways of making and using products which reflect their history and culture.
Inquiry Activity:
"Cultural Crafts" – Learners interview elders or research traditional crafts (e.g., clay pots, woven mats), comparing these to modern products. They create posters showing cultural significance and historical changes in the production process.
(DBE, 2011; Van Aswegen, 2019)
Sub-topic 2: Impact of Product Development on Communities
Key Concept: The development of products affects jobs, the environment, and daily life in communities.
Inquiry Activity:
"Then and Now" – Learners explore how the introduction of new products or machinery has changed community life, e.g., factory bread vs home-baked bread. They present their findings as a timeline or photo story.
(CAPS, DBE, 2011)