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Grade 3. Term 4. Beginning Knowledge
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PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES 
Grade 3. Term 4. Beginning Knowledge
How do people modify natural materials into helpful products that meet our needs?
Natural Science(NS)
Focus: Raw materials, their properties and how they transform into products
CAPS: Life skills Grade 3 Term 4 p.57
1. Plants
-What we get from plantsKey concept: Plants provide raw materials used to make products. Sugarcane is processed to make sugar.(DBE,2011,P.57 South African Association,n.d.)Inquiry activity :Observe and compare sugarcane and sugar
(colour,texture,appearance)Inquiry question: "What do we get from sugarcane?" Skills and Values: comparing, observing, predicting,appreciating natural resources
The earth- what we get from the earth Key concept: Materials from the earth can be used to make useful products. Clay is used to make bricks.(DBE,2011,p.57;Clay Brick Association of Southern Africa,n.d.) Inquiry activity: Compare damp clay to a finished brick. Inquiry question: "How is clay different from a finished brick?" Skills and Values: describing, observing, comparing, caring for natural resources.
Technology Focus: Processes ,tools and the transformation of raw materials into products.
- From sugarcane to sugar Key concept: Raw materials undergo a process to become a product.(DBE,2011,p.57;South African Sugar Association,d.) Inquiry activity:Arrange picture cards to show the process of sugar production.Inquiry question:"What happens to sugarcane before it becomes sugar?" Skills and Values:Problem-solving,sequencing,communicating,recoqnising the role of technology.
2.From clay to brick Key concept :Clay is shaped and processed to make bricks.(DBE,2011,p.57;Clay Brick Association of Southern Africa,n.d.) Inquiry activity: Use modelling clay to create a brick-shaped model. Explain the steps. Inquiry question: "What must happen to clay before it becomes a brick?" Skills and values: Designing,making,evaluating,creativity,safe use of materials.
Social Science (SS) Focus: People ,work, products and the needs of the community
- People involved in producing goods Key concept:Different people perform different jobs to produce and distribute goods.(DBE,2011,South African Sugar Association,n.d.) Inquiry activity: Match pictures of farm workers ,factory workers, transport workers and shop workers to their roles.Inquiry question:"Who helps bring products from where they are made to our homes?"Skills and values:Identifying roles,communicating,respect for workers
2.Products and community needs Key concept :People use products to meet everyday needs. Bricks are used in houses, schools and shops.(DBE,2011)Inquiry activity :Look at pictures of buildings in your community. Identify where bricks are used. Draw a building where bricks are used .Inquiry question: "Why do communities need bricks and buildings? "Skills and values:Observing,comparing,reasoning,community awareness.
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1. Clay Brick Association of Southern Africa. (n.d.) Clay brick manufacturing. Available at: https://claybricksa.co.za/ (Accessed: 20 October 2026).
- South African Sugar Association (n.d.) The South African sugar industry. Available at: https://sasa.org.za/ (Accessed: 20 October 2026).
- South African Sugar Association (n.d.) Sugar production and processing information. Available at: South African Sugar Association website (Accessed: 20 October 2026).
The 3 Disciplines
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Learners investigate how sugarcane becomes sugar and how clay becomes bricks. They identify the raw materials, sequence the production steps, and discuss the people who help produce and use these products.
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