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M780636110182 Senior Phase – Grade 7 Today Planning Pack SOCIAL SCIENCES Contents: Work Schedule: Page Grade 7 …………………………………………………………… 2 Lesson Plans: Grade 7 …………………………………………………………… 4 Rubrics: Rubric 1…………………………………………………………… 11 Rubric 2…………………………………………………………… 12 Rubric 3…………………………………………………………… 13
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M780636110182

Senior Phase – Grade 7

Today Planning Pack

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Contents:

Work Schedule: Page

Grade 7 …………………………………………………………… 2

Lesson Plans:

Grade 7 …………………………………………………………… 4

Rubrics:

Rubric 1…………………………………………………………… 11 Rubric 2…………………………………………………………… 12 Rubric 3…………………………………………………………… 13

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Work schedule for Social Sciences Today – Grade 7

Term Week LOs & ASs Chapter Assessment Resources 1 1-2 LO1

Geographical enquiry LO1 Historical enquiry

1: Mapwork

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide A globe Atlases Wall maps Examples of topographic maps, road maps, tourists’ maps Rulers or measuring tapes

1 3-4 LO1 Geographical enquiry

1: Mapwork

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide A globe Atlases Wall maps Rulers or measuring tapes

1 5-6 LO1 Geographical enquiry

1: Mapwork

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide A globe Atlases Wall maps Examples of topographic maps, orthophotos road maps, tourists’ maps Rulers or measuring tapes

1 7-8 LO1 Geographical enquiry LO2 Geographical knowledge and understanding LO3 Exploring issues

2: Natural hazards

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Dictionaries Newspaper and magazine articles on natural hazards A globe Atlases Wall maps of the world and Africa Calculators Rulers or measuring tapes Large sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons

2 9-10 LO1 Geographical enquiry LO2 Geographical knowledge and understanding LO3 Exploring issues

2: Natural hazards

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Dictionaries Newspaper and magazine articles on natural hazards A globe Atlases Wall maps of the world and Africa Calculators Rulers or measuring tapes Large sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons

2 11-12 LO1 Geographical enquiry LO3 Exploring issues

3: Population Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Wall maps of the world and Africa Large sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons

2 13-14 LO1 Geographical enquiry LO3 Exploring issues

3: Population Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Wall maps of the world and Africa Large sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons

2 15-16 LO1 Geographical enquiry LO3 Exploring issues

3: Population Informal and formal assessment Test

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Wall maps of the world and Africa Large sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons

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3 17-18 LO1 Historical

Enquiry LO2 Historical Knowledge and Understanding LO3 Historical Interpretation

4: Human evolution

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Articles (objects) collected from home

3 19-20 LO1 Historical Enquiry LO2 Historical Knowledge and Understanding LO3 Historical Interpretation

4: Human evolution

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Articles on future evolution of humans e.g. www.human-evolution.org; any pictures available on rock art e.g. www.museums.com

3 21-22 LO1 Historical Enquiry LO2 Historical Knowledge and Understanding LO3 Historical Interpretation

5:Trading systems

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Newspaper and magazine articles A globe Atlases Wall maps of the world and Africa Access to Internet Sheets of A4 paper Koki pens and crayons

3 23-24 LO1 Historical Enquiry LO2 Historical Knowledge and Understanding LO3 Historical Interpretation

5: Trading systems:

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Newspaper and magazine articles A globe Atlases Wall maps of the world and Africa Access to Internet Sheets of A4 paper Koki pens and crayons Musical instruments

4 25-26 LO1 Historical Enquiry LO2 Historical Knowledge and Understanding LO3 Historical Interpretation

6:The American Revolution

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Atlas

4 27-28 LO1 Historical Enquiry LO2 Historical Knowledge and Understanding LO3 Historical Interpretation

6: The American Revolution

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Atlas Copy of SA Constitution

4 29-30 LO1 Historical Enquiry LO2 Historical Knowledge and Understanding LO3 Historical Interpretation

7: Moving frontiers

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Atlas Wall maps of South Africa

4 31-32 LO1 Historical Enquiry LO2 Historical Knowledge and Understanding LO3 Historical Interpretation

7: Moving frontiers

Informal and formal assessment Test

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Atlas Wall maps of America

Note: You need to complete 2 formal assessment tasks per term for Social Sciences for the Senior Phase. This work schedule shows all the opportunities for formal assessment.

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 1: Mapwork Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 18 hours Weeks: 1 – 6 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration G: LO1: Geographical enquiry

Identifies a variety of geographical and environmental sources Organises and interprets information Measures distances on globes, atlases and maps Uses local maps and/or orthophoto maps Uses information to suggest answers Reports on the enquiry

H: LO1: Historical enquiry

Compiles and organises information Uses the information from the sources

Languages LO3 Mathematics LO4, 5

Content/Knowledge: Mapwork:

• Extract information from maps and photos • Measure distances on maps, atlases and globes • Interpret orthophotos

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Maps have been used for thousands of years LB p2

Read through text with the class

Lesson 2: Early African maps LB p3

Activity 1: Interpreting the past TG p4

Lesson 3: Using maps LB p4

Activity 2: Learn about basic map conventions TG p4 Activity 3: Collect and identify similarities and differences in a variety of maps TG p5

Lesson 4: Symbols and legends LB p6

Activity 4: Identify map symbols, colours and signs TG p5 Activity 5: Work with map legends TG p6

Lesson 5: Grid lines and grid references LB p8

Activity 6: Find places and map symbols using grid references. Discuss the use of grid references and street indexes TG p6 Activity 7: Find places on a map TG p7

Lesson 6: Latitude and longitude LB p10

Activity 8: Look at the globe of the Earth TG p7 Activity 9: Using latitude and longitude TG p8

Lesson 7: Direction LB p12

Activity 10: Giving directions using the eight-point compass; draw a compass TG p8

Lesson 8: Scale: Changing the size of things LB p14

Activity 11: Estimate sizes and scale TG p9 Activity 12: Working with line scales; answer questions TG p9

Lesson 9: Measuring distances on a map LB p16

Activity 13: Practise calculating distances with line scales TG p10 Activity 14: Measure and calculate curved distances TG p11

Lesson 10: Interpreting photos and maps LB p18

Activity 15: Interpreting photos through observation and discussion TG p11 Activity 16: Interpreting a population distribution map TG p12 Activity 17: Compare orthophotos with topographic maps and identify common features TG p13

Lesson 11: Assessment LB p22

Assessment activity TG p13

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide A globe Atlases Wall maps Examples of topographic maps, orthophotos, road maps, tourists’ maps Rulers or measuring tapes

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 6 and 11 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lesson 6; memo (TG p13) for Lesson 11

Reinforcement: Identifying map symbols Expanded opportunities: Look at map and orthophoto of local area

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 2: Natural hazards Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 12 hours Weeks: 7 – 10 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration G: LO1: Geographical enquiry

Identifies a variety of geographical and environmental sources Organises and interprets information Measures distances on globes, atlases and maps Uses local maps and/or orthophoto maps Uses information to suggest answers Reports on the enquiry using evidence from the sources

G: LO2: Geographical knowledge and understanding

Describes and explains how natural hazards occur Investigates and explains why some people face a higher risk than others Identifies how risks and hazards can be managed

G: LO3: Exploring issues

Identifies challenges to societies and settlements Suggests ways of responding to issues

Languages LO3, 4 Arts and Culture LO1 Mathematics LO5 Natural Sciences LO2, 3

Content/Knowledge: Natural hazards:

• Simple explanations of how natural hazards occur • The impact of hazards on people’s lives – distinguish between disasters and hazards • Why some people are more at risk than others • Who is at risk • Management of risks and risk reduction – preventative measures

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Natural hazards LB p24

Activity 1: Use sources to answer questions on text TG p17 Activity 2: Classify hazards or disasters based on definitions TG p18

Lesson 2: Earthquakes: When the earth shakes and shudders LB p26

Activity 3: Investigate a case study of Kobe TG p18 Activity 4: Interpret and use sources to understand concepts TG p19

Lesson 3: Volcanoes LB p31

Activity 5: Apply information; identify terms and the causes of volcanoes TG p20

Lesson 4: Tropical cyclones: Nature’s wildest storms LB p35

Activity 6: Investigate cyclones TG p21 Activity 7: Report on the weather; prepare a weather report TG p21

Lesson 5: Floods: Water, water everywhere LB p38

Activity 8: Interpret data; use a map and a table TG p23

Lesson 6: Drought LB p41

Activity 9: Look at and interpret satellite photographs TG p23 Activity 10: Understand different types of drought; give correct definitions TG p23 Activity 11: Design a poster that gives advice about saving water TG p24 Activity 12: Operation Roadrunner; interpret an advertisement TG p24

Lesson 7: Assessment LB p45

Assessment activity TG p25

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Dictionaries Newspaper and magazine articles on natural hazards A globe Atlases Wall maps of the world and Africa Calculators Rulers or measuring tapes Large sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 3, 4, 6 and 7 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lesson 3, 4 and 6; rubric 2 for Lesson 2; memo (TG p25) for Lesson 7

Reinforcement: Find pictures of natural disasters Expanded opportunities: Research earthquakes Model plate tectonics Research El Nino

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 3: Population: Exploring issues Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 18 hours Weeks: 11 – 16 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration G: LO1: Geographical enquiry

Identifies a variety of geographical and environmental sources Organises and interprets information Uses information to suggest answers Reports on the enquiry

G: LO3: Exploring issues

Identifies challenges to societies and settlements Identifies the factors that contribute to population growth and change Identifies processes that affect population growth Suggests ways of responding to issues

Languages LO3 Mathematics LO5 Life Orientation LO1

Content/Knowledge: Population growth and change:

• Factors affecting population growth and change • Processes affecting population growth and change • Rural/urban migration, cause-and-effect relationships on different scales • Focus on the impact of HIV/AIDS

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Families LB p48

Activity 1: Identify differences; answer questions TG p29 Activity 2: Interpret data on a table TG p29 Activity 3: Understand birth and death rates shown by visual data TG p30

Lesson 2: Population LB p50

Activity 4: Conduct a survey then present research TG p30 Activity 5: Population pyramids – discuss and report back TG p32 Activity 6: Understanding population better TG p32

Lesson 4: Migration LB p53

Activity 7: Interpret information on a map TG p33 Activity 8: Interpret migration graphs (a line graph) TG p33 Activity 9: Explain migration patterns and understand factors causing migration TG p34 Activity 10: Research and discuss forced migration TG p34

Lesson 5: Life expectancy LB p57

Activity 11: Talk about life expectancy and discuss factors of life expectancy TG p35 Activity 12: Look at the populations of other countries by interpreting and comparing data TG p36

Lesson 6: Rich world – poor world LB p59

Activity 13: Compare developed and developing countries; answer questions then draw a table TG p37 Activity 14: Question issues about family size TG p38 Activity 15: Think about family planning and compare family planning campaigns TG p38

Lesson 7: Disease LB p61

Activity 16: Think about the relationship between poverty and health; discuss strategies and ideas TG p39

Lesson 8: AIDS LB p63

Activity 17: Interpret information on a map TG p39 Activity 18: Interpret information on a line graph and population pyramid showing impact of AIDS TG p40 Activity 19: Investigate and discuss the case study TG p40

Lesson 9: The world at war LB p66

Activity 20: Looking at our past; draw a timeline TG p41 Activity 21: Interpret the map TG p41

Lesson 10: Population changes LB p69

Activity 22: Compare population growth rates; read and compare data on a table TG p42

Lesson 11: Assessment LB p70

Assessment activity TG p43

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Wall maps of the world and Africa Large sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 4, 6, 8, 10 and 11 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lessons 4, 6, 8 and 10; memo (TG p 43) for Lesson 11

Reinforcement: Draw outline of population census and ask learners to fill in the numbers they have collected (Activity 4) Expanded opportunities: Revise concepts of migration Conduct a survey Arrange class talk by visitor

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 4: Human evolution Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 12 hours Weeks: 17 – 20 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration H: LO1: Historical enquiry

Compiles and organises information from a number of sources Uses the information from the sources Communicates knowledge and understanding by formulating arguments

H: LO2: Historical Knowledge and Understanding

Develops timelines and creates diagrams Describes and makes links between reasons for and results of key events Explains why certain aspects of society in different contexts have or have not changed over time

H: LO3: Historical Interpretation

Understands how and why some events in the past have been interpreted differently Recognises that accounts written some time after the event may differ from contemporary accounts Recognises that different value systems and traditions may influence the way events in the past are interpreted Describes how archaeologists work with material remains of the past Explains the ways in which people remember events in the past

Languages LO3 Arts and Culture LO2 Natural Sciences LO2 Life Orientation LO2 Technology LO3

Content/ Knowledge: Human evolution:

• Early hominid discoveries in South Africa and East Africa • Becoming human in southern Africa • Rock art as an expression of hunter-gatherer society and world-view

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Early humans LB p72

Activity 1: Read through text with the class; discussion based on questions TG p46 Activity 2: Finding and organising information; investigate opinions and report back TG p46 Activity 3: Playing detective; use articles as evidence to interpret information TG p47 Activity 4: Organise and analyse information by identifying similarities and differences using visual information TG p47 Activity 5: Talking point; investigate ideas of evolution TG p48 Activity 6: Analysing reactions; discuss social reaction to evolution and Darwinism TG p48 Activity 7: Timelines; answer questions based on text TG p49

Lesson 2: Becoming human LB p79

Activity 8: Discuss what is meant by common ancestry TG p49 Activity 9: Compare hominids and humans TG p50 Activity 10: Discuss possible future evolutionary changes to humans TG p50

Lesson 3: Rock art LB p81

Activity 11: Using sources; investigate lives of hunter gatherers and what we know from sources TG p51 Activity 12: Learn more about rock art discoveries; find and draw examples of rock art TG p51 Activity 13: Understand rock art by interpreting a picture TG p52 Activity 14: Understand why people may interpret evidence differently TG p52

Lesson 4: Assessment LB p86

Assessment activity TG p52

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Articles (objects) collected from home Articles on future evolution of humans e.g. www.human-evolution.orgAny pictures available on rock art e.g. www.museums.com

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 3 and 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lesson 1; rubric 1 for Lesson 1; rubric 2 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p52) for Lesson 4

Reinforcement: Learners order events chronologically before working on the timeline Expanded opportunities: Talks from local archaeologists or museums Illustrate timelines

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 5: Trading systems Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 12 hours Weeks: 21 – 24 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration H: LO1: Historical enquiry

Identifies and selects a variety of historical and archaeological sources Compiles and organises information Uses the information from the sources Communicates knowledge and understanding

H: LO2: Historical Knowledge and Understanding

Develops timelines and creates diagrams Describes and makes links Explains why certain aspects of society in different contexts have or have not changed over time

Languages LO3, 4 Arts and Culture LO1, 2 Life Orientation LO2 Economic and Management Sciences LO1

H: LO3: Historical Interpretation

Recognises that different value systems and traditions may influence the way events in the past are interpreted Explains the ways in which people remember events in the past

Content/Knowledge: Trading systems:

• Indian Ocean and East Africa: Arab trade, Swahili coastal communities, links with Great Zimbabwe – ninth to sixteenth century

• West Africa and trans-Saharan trade: salt, gold, slaves and ancient trade routes, centres of learning historical reporting – ninth to sixteenth century

• European trading systems in the Middle Ages – fourteenth to sixteenth century • Dutch settlement, Indian Ocean slave trade and slavery at the Cape – seventeenth and eighteenth century • Africa and the Atlantic slave trade – sixteenth to nineteenth century

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The beginnings of trade LB p88

Activity 1: Role-play trading between farmers and craftspeople TG p55 Activity 2: Illustrate events on a timeline TG p55 Activity 3: Work with sources to find trade routes on a map TG p56 Activity 4: Make true/false decisions about statements TG p56 Activity 5: Write a letter that gives information about trade routes TG p57

Lesson 2: Swahili communities and Great Zimbabwe LB p91

Activity 6: Communication; research and answer questions TG p57

Lesson 3: West Africa and trans-Saharan trade LB p92

Activity 7: Interpreting the past by identifying historical sources TG p58

Lesson 4: European trading systems in the Middle Ages LB p95

Activity 8: Interpret a map to understand how landscape influenced trade TG p59 Activity 9: Write a diary; answer questions using a source and write a journal entry TG p59

Lesson 5: The Dutch settlement at the Cape LB p97

Activity 10: Compare two art sources to find out about the past TG p60 Activity 11: Look at information found in slave names TG p60 Activity 12: Create a song to express protest TG p61

Lesson 6: Africa and the Atlantic slave trade LB p101

Activity 13: Use information from sources and write a journal entry based on information TG p62 Activity 14: Identify sources to research slavery TG p62

Lesson 7: Assessment LB p102

Assessment activity TG p62

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Newspaper and magazine articles A globe Atlases Wall maps of the world and Africa Access to Internet Sheets of A4 paper Koki pens and crayons Musical instruments

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 4, 5 and 7 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lessons 1and 4; rubric 1 for Lesson 5; memo (TG p 62) for Lesson 7

Reinforcement: Structure the letter writing activity Role play instead of writing a journal entry Expanded opportunities: Research early trade in Africa

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 6: The American Revolution Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 12 hours Weeks: 25 – 28 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration H: LO1: Historical enquiry

Identifies and selects a variety of historical and archaeological sources Compiles and organises information from a number of sources Uses the information from the sources Communicates knowledge and understanding

H: LO2: Historical Knowledge and Understanding

Describes and makes links between reasons for and results of key events and changes Explains why certain aspects of society in different contexts have or have not changed over time

H: LO3: Historical Interpretation

Understands how and why some events in the past have been interpreted Recognises that accounts written some time after the event may differ from contemporary accounts Recognises that different value systems and traditions may influence the way events in the past are interpreted Explains the ways in which people remember events in the past

Languages LO3, 4 Life Orientation LO2 Economic and Management Sciences LO1

Content/Knowledge: Systems of democracy:

• The American Revolution Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Britain’s North American colonies LB p106

Activity 1: Think about change and continuity; discuss using prior knowledge TG p66 Activity 2: Discuss a poem in its historical context TG p66 Activity 3: Discuss advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of resistance TG p66 Activity 4: Discuss in groups using information TG p67

Lesson 2: From rebellion to revolution LB p109

Activity 5: Consider and answer questions based on text TG p67 Activity 6: Role-play a town meeting TG p67 Activity 7: Interpret the source:a petition TG p68 Activity 8: Fill in the missing words (homework activity) TG p68 Activity 9: Think about the pamphlet; compare views in different sources and newspapers TG p68

Lesson 3: The Declaration of Independence LB p113

Activity 10: Comparing notes and discuss photos TG p69 Activity 11: Write a short letter from the battlefront TG p70 Activity 12: Discuss the Declaration of Independence from the viewpoint of slaves TG p70 Activity 13: Interpret information and debate the views of women on the Declaration of independence TG p70

Lesson 4: The American Constitution LB p117

Activity 14: Assess and compare the American Declaration of Independence and the Constitution TG p71 Activity 15: Comparing sources; discussion of the preamble of the South African Constitution TG p71 Activity 16: Discuss issues about equality TG p72 Activity 17: Look at issues about rights TG p72

Lesson 5: Assessment LB p120

Assessment activity TG p72

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Atlas Copy of SA Constitution

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 2, 3 and 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lessons 1, 2, 3; rubric 3 for Lesson 2; memo for Lesson 5 (TG p 72)

Reinforcement: Ask specific questions on the poem Expanded opportunities: Research the abolition of slavery

Teacher reflection:

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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 7: Moving frontiers Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 7 Duration: 12 hours Weeks: 29 – 32 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration H: LO1: Historical enquiry

Identifies and selects a variety of historical and archaeological sources Compiles and organises information Identifies and selects a variety of historical and archaeological sources Uses the information from the sources Communicates knowledge and understanding

H: LO2: Historical Knowledge and Understanding

Develops timelines and creates diagrams Describes and makes links between reasons for and results of key events Explains why certain aspects of society in different contexts have or have not changed over time

H: LO3: Historical Interpretation

Understands how and why some events in the past have been interpreted differently Recognises that accounts written some time after the event may differ from contemporary accounts Recognises that different value systems and traditions may influence the way events in the past are interpreted Explains the ways in which people remember events in the past

Languages LO3 Mathematics LO4 Life Orientation LO2 Economic and Management Sciences LO1

Content/Knowledge: Frontiers:

• Contact, conflict and dispossession on the Cape eastern or northern frontiers in the nineteenth century • Contact, conflict and dispossession • Frontiers in America in the nineteenth century

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: What is a frontier? LB p122

Activity 1: Finding borders; answer questions based on map TG p76

Lesson 2: The Cape Frontier LB p123

Activity 2: Investigate the past; draw up a table TG p76 Activity 3: Interpret a map using visual data TG p77 Activity 4: Imagine the past; identify changes using maps TG p77 Activity 5: Find information using a picture TG p78 Activity 6: Debate and argue the right to land TG p78 Activity 7: Understand the conflict; discuss solutions TG p78 Activity 8: Discuss cause, effect and consequences; place events in a chronological order TG p79 Activity 9: Work with sources; discuss strengths, advantages and weaknesses TG p79

Lesson 3: The American Frontier LB p132

Activity 10: Calculate area TG p80 Activity 11: Understand key events and answer questions based on text TG p80 Activity 12: Interpret the source and discuss different views TG p80 Activity 13: Explain the term manifest destiny TG p81 Activity 14: Interpret geographical information; look at a map to understand the spatial and social impact of rail transport TG p81

Lesson 4: Assessment LB p138

Assessment activity TG p82

Social Sciences Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Atlas Wall maps of South Africa and America

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 2 and 3 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 2; rubric 3 for Lesson 2, 3; memo (TG p82) for Lesson 4

Reinforcement: Discuss the way your community has grown and expanded. Expanded opportunities: Interpret a map and identify new landmarks

Teacher reflection:

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RUBRIC 1: Geography/ History written work Activity:

Name:

Date:

Grade:

Level 7 Excellent achievement far exceeding expected requirements

Level 6 A very good achievement where all requirements have been met at a very high standard

Level 5 A good achievement meeting most of the requirements

Level 4 A fair achievement meeting an adequate portion of the requirements

Level 3 A moderate achievement partially satisfying the requirements

Level 2 An elementary achievement marginally satisfying the requirements

Level 1 Unsatisfactory achievement Requirements not met

Look for and select sources Interpret and make use of sources

Identify, present and express knowledge in a clear manner Write structured paragraphs

Understand the significance of the issue Explain cause and effect factors

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RUBRIC 2: Geography/ History visual presentation (poster; pamphlet) Activity:

Name:

Date:

Grade:

Level 7 Excellent achievement far exceeding expected requirements

Level 6 A very good achievement where all requirements have been met at a very high standard

Level 5 A good achievement meeting most of the requirements

Level 4 A fair achievement meeting an adequate portion of the requirements

Level 3 A moderate achievement partially satisfying the requirements

Level 2 An elementary achievement marginally satisfying the requirements

Level 1 Unsatisfactory achievement, Requirements not met

Presentation is:

Exceptionally eye-catching; outstandingly creative; expresses excellent evidence of topic; factually accurate; shows maturity and great insight

Eye-catching; creative; good clear evidence of topic; factually correct knowledge; shows some maturity and insight

Attractive; fairly creative; some reasonable ideas and evidence of topic; mostly correct knowledge; shows partial maturity and insight

Merely presentable; little creative; some evidence of topic; merely adequate presentation of knowledge; shows little maturity and insight

Visually unappealing; no clear ideas; little factual knowledge presented; no evidence of insight or maturity

Slapdash presentation; no clear ideas expressed; inaccurate knowledge; no insight or evidence of care or thoughtfulness

Activity misunderstood or incomplete

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RUBRIC 3: Geography/ History: Visual data interpretation (map; graph; flow chart; labelled diagram) Activity:

Name:

Date:

Grade:

Level 7 Excellent achievement far exceeding expected requirements

Level 6 A very good achievement where all requirements have been met at a very high standard

Level 5 A good achievement meeting most of the requirements

Level 4 A fair achievement meeting an adequate portion of the requirements

Level 3 A moderate achievement partially satisfying the requirements

Level 2 An elementary achievement marginally satisfying the requirements

Level 1 Unsatisfactory achievement Requirements not met

Follow instructions

Understand the meaning of symbols, signs and other conventions

Describe the information shown in words and sentences

Interpret and analyse the visual information

Make comparisons using the data

Offer explanations for the information shown in the visual data


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