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PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES, Design a container using recycled materials. -…
PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES
NATURAL SCIENCES
Sub-topic 2
Materials and Their Properties
Sub-topic 1
Products in everyday life
Key Concept
Raw materials have different physical properties such as texture, colour, hardness, and smell (DBE, 2011).
SKILLS
Observing
Comparing
Classifying
VALUES
Appreciation of natural resources
Care for the environment
INQUIRY ACTIVITY
Learners examine pictures/videos of sugar factories and brick-making processes.
Discuss how tools and machines assist workers
References
Department of Basic Education (DBE). (2011). Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Life Skills Foundation Phase. Pretoria, South Africa: Department of Basic Education.
De Witt, M. W. (2021). The young child in context: A psycho-social perspective (3rd ed.). Pretoria, South Africa: Van Schaik Publishers.
Microsoft. (2026). Microsoft Copilot (Generative artificial intelligence tool).
https://copilot.microsoft.com
Van Wyk, N., & Lemmer, E. (2017). Redefining home-school community partnerships in South Africa. Cape Town, South Africa: Juta.
Knowledge
Suger is used in food preparatioon
Bricks are used in construction
Key Concept
Communities depend on products made from natural resources
Sugar is used in food preparation.
Bricks are used in construction
INQUIRY ACTIVITY
Learners interview family members about how sugar and bricks are used in everyday life
SKILLS
Identifying uses
Explaining relationships
Communicating findings
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Sub-topic 1: People and Resources
Key Concept:
Communities use local natural resources
To meet their needs.
Skills:
Discussion, questioning, information gathering
Values
Respect Community Knowledge
SUB-TOPIC 2: Jobs and Economic Activities
KEY Concept:
People work in factories and industries to
Transform resources into products.
SKILLS:
Research and communication
VALUES:
Appreciation for workers and producers
INQUIRY ACTIVITY:
Explore images of factories and identify
TECHNOLOGY
Sub-topic 1: Designing Products
Key Concept:
Products are designed to solve problems
And meet human needs.
Skills:
Designing, planning, drawing
Values:
Creativity and innovation
Inquiry Activity:
DBE, 2011)
Sub-topic 2: Making and Evaluating
Key Concept:
Products are tested and improved.
Skills:
Making, evaluating, problem-solving
Values:
Perseverance and teamwork
Design a container using recycled materials.