M780636110250 Senior Phase Grade 8 Today Planning Pack SOCIAL SCIENCES Contents: Work Schedule: Page Grade 8 2 Lesson Plans: Grade 8 4 Rubrics: Rubric 1 14 Rubric 2 15 Rubric 3 16
Work schedule for Grade 8 Term Week LOs & ASs Chapter Assessment Resources 1 1-2 LO1 1: Mapwork In and Topographic map of school area (optional) Atlases Wall maps Pieces of paper Pair of dividers 1 3-4 LO1 LO2 knowledge and understanding LO3 Exploring issues LO1 Historical 2: Settlement In and Rulers or measuring tapes Dictionaries Internet access Newspapers Magazine articles Telephone directory 1 5-6 LO1 LO2 knowledge and understanding LO3 Exploring issues LO1 Historical 1-2 7-10 LO1 LO3 Exploring issues LO1 Historical 2 11-12 LO1 LO3 Exploring issues LO1 Historical 2 13-16 Revision and examination cycle 3: Transport In and 4: Patterns of social inequality in South Africa In and 5: Natural resources In and Shopping items in original packaging Wall maps of world and Africa Newspapers/articles Library Internet Clipboard Observation sheet Pens Tape recorders or video recorders Formal letter template Slips of paper Newspapers classified section Internet and library resources Atlases Sloping, waterproof surface Cotton wool 2
3 17-18 LO1 LO1 Historical LO 2 Historical LO 3 Historical 3 19-22 LO1 Historical LO 2 Historical LO 3 Historical 3 23-24 LO1 LO1 Historical LO 2 Historical LO 3 Historical 4 25-26 LO1 LO1 Historical LO 2 Historical LO 3 Historical 4 27-28 LO1 Historical LO 2 Historical LO 3 Historical 4 29-32 Revision and examination cycle 6: The French Revolution In and 7: Industrialisation In and 8: Resisting British control In and 9: The experience of colonialism In and 10: The First World War In and Internet and library access A3 sheets Koki pens Scissors, glue Magazines Sources on local community A3 paper for posters, Coloured pens Atlas Wall map of Africa Note: You need to complete 2 tasks per term for Social Sciences for Senior Phase. This work schedule shows all opportunities for. 3
Chapter 1: Mapwork LESSON PLANS Grade 8 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 1-2 G: LO1: Identifies and selects a variety of geographical and environmental sources Interprets maps and atlas information Measures distances on orthophoto maps Identifies some physical and constructed features Observes and records information in field Presents an original idea as part of an answer to questions LO4, 5 Mamatics LO2, 5 Natural Sciences LO1 Content/Knowledge: Mapwork: Extracting information from maps and photos Identifying features on maps and orthophotos Comparing distances on maps and orthophotos Lesson 1: How to read maps and photographs LB p2 Lesson 2: Using map symbols LB p3 Lesson 3: Reading a topographic map LB p5 Lesson 4: Identifying features on maps and photographs LB p7 Lesson 5: Measuring distances on maps LB p13 Lesson 6: Orthophoto maps LB p16 Lesson 7: Assessment LB p18 Activity 1: Getting information from maps and photographs using an atlas and index TG p2 Activity 2: Use map symbols based on photos TG p4 Activity 3: Starting to use a topographic map; use map conventions to interpret a map TG p5 Activity 4 and 5: Hunt symbol; identify map symbols TG p6 and p8 Activity 6: Measuring distance on a map using a paper strip method TG p9 Activity 7: Observations using an orthophoto map TG p11 Assessment activity TG p12 Type of : Formal for Lessons 2, 4, 6 and 7 In : all or activities can be used for in Form of : Rubric 3 for Lesson 2; rubric 3 for Lesson 4; rubric 3 for Lesson 6 and memo (TG p12) for Lesson 7 Topographic map of school area (optional) Atlases Wall maps Pieces of paper Pair of dividers Rulers or measuring tapes Identify map symbols on various maps Look at orthophoto map and work with contours 4
LESSON PLANS Grade 8 Chapter 2: Settlement: where people live Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 3-4 G: LO1: G: LO2: knowledge and understanding G: LO3: Exploring issues Identifies and selects a variety of geographical and environmental sources relevant to an Interprets maps and atlas information, graphical and statistical sources Measures distances on orthophoto maps Observes and records information in field Presents an original idea as part of an answer to questions Reports on knowledge gained in Identifies and compares different types of settlement patterns Identifies factors that influence formation of settlement patterns Identifies critical factors that have led to changes in settlement patterns Identifies challenges to societies and settlements Examines unequal distribution of, and access to, resources Investigates possible ways of reducing resource consumption Makes suggestions to guide sustainable living practices Continues to identify and select Interprets graphical and statistical sources Communicates knowledge and understanding 5 LO4, 5 LO1, 2, 5 Mamatics LO2, 5 LO1, 2 Content/Knowledge: Settlement: Functions of cities Settlement patterns, including internal structures of settlements and location patterns in South Africa Factors affecting settlement patterns, including physical, environmental, social, political and economic Lesson 1: Who lives where? LB p21 Lesson 2: Functions of cities: What do cities offer? LB p24 Activity 1: Looking at settlements; complete a table TG p16 Activity 2: Finding out about urban and rural living, using resources TG 17 Activity 3: Finding out about world s biggest cities TG p18 Activity 4: Identify urban activities TG p19 Lesson 3: Settlement patterns LB p26 Lesson 4: Rural depopulation LB p28 Lesson 5: Urban settlement patterns LB p30 Lesson 6: Urban settlement location patterns in South Africa LB p31 Lesson 7: Internal city structures LB p34 Lesson 8: Changes in urban settlements LB p36 Lesson 9: How colonialism and aparid affected settlements LB p36 Lesson 10: What is globalisation and how does it affect settlements? LB p39 Lesson 7: Assessment activity TG p23 Assessment LB p40 Type of : Formal for Lessons 1, 2, 6 and 7 In : all or activities can be used for in Form of : Rubric 1 for Lesson 1; rubric 3 for Lessons 2 and 6; memo (TG p23) for Lesson 7 Activity 5: Compare dispersed and nucleated rural settlements TG p19 Discuss in your groups reason rural people are moving to cities Activity 6: Help Gugu! Identify functions of urban settlements TG p20 Activity 7: factors affecting settlement and complete a table TG p21 Activity 8: land use zones; give correct definitions and examples TG p21 Discuss in your group way urban townships are growing so fast. Activity 9: South Africa s settlement patterns; interpret a timeline TG p22 Activity 10: Looking at how globalisation affects you; discuss branding and globalisation TG p22 Think of brand names Dictionaries Internet access Newspapers Magazine articles Telephone directory Imagine impact of population increase on a region
Chapter 3: Transport LESSON PLANS Grade 8 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 5-6 G: LO1: G: LO2: knowledge and understanding G: LO3: Exploring issues Identifies and selects a variety of geographical sources Interprets maps and atlas information Measures distances Observes and records information in field Presents an original idea Reports on knowledge gained in Identifies and compares different types of settlement patterns Identifies factors that influence formation of settlement patterns Identifies critical factors that have led to changes in settlement patterns Identifies challenges to societies and settlements Examines unequal distribution of, and access to, resources Investigates possible ways of reducing resource consumption Makes suggestions to guide sustainable living practices Continues to identify and select a variety of historical and archaeological sources Interprets graphical and statistical sources Presents an original idea as part of an answer Communicates knowledge and understanding LO2, 4, 5 Mamatics LO2, 5 LO1, 2, 5 LO1, 2 Content/Knowledge: Transportation: Effect on trade Response to demand for trade Role in providing access to opportunities Effect on shape and structure of settlements Transport between settlements Lesson 1: Transport in past LB p44 Lesson 2: Transport gives access to places and opportunities LB p46 Lesson 3: Transport routes in your area LB p52 Lesson 4: The effect of transport on trade LB p54 Lesson 5: Some problems with transport LB p55 Activity 1: Different kinds of transport networks TG p27 Activity 2: Do a survey of different types of transport TG p27 Activity 3: Draw graphs and discuss transport in different communities TG p28 Activity 4: How did your place begin; collect and present research TG p29 Activity 5: Ring roads and bypasses TG p30 Activity 6: Do a traffic survey TG p30 Activity 7: Making presentations; interpret bar graphs TG p31 Activity 8: Investigate local trade TG p32 Activity 9: Interpret data on South Africa s trading partners TG p32 Activity 10: Identify issues and answer questions on photos TG p32 Activity 11: Discuss issues of trucking routes and HIV TG p33 Assessment activity TG p33 Lesson 7: Assessment LB p57 Type of : Formal for Lessons 2, 3, 5 and 7 In : all or activities can be used for in Form of : Rubric 1 for Lessons 2 and 5; rubric 2 for Lessons 2 and 3; memo (TG p33) for Lesson 7 Shopping items in original packaging Wall maps of world and Africa Newspapers/articles Library Internet Clipboard Observation sheet Pens Source pictures of types of transport Discuss taxi industry and pros and cons of taxis 6
LESSON PLANS Grade 8 Chapter 4: Patterns of social inequalities in South Africa Duration: 12 hours Weeks: 7-10 G: LO1: G: LO3: Exploring issues Identifies and selects a variety of geographical and environmental sources Interprets maps and atlas information Observes and records information in field Presents an original idea as part of an answer Reports on knowledge gained in Identifies challenges to societies and settlements Examines unequal distribution of, and access to, resources Investigates possible ways of reducing resource consumption Makes suggestions to guide sustainable living practices Continues to identify and select a variety of historical and archaeological sources Interprets graphical and statistical sources Presents an original idea as part of an answer to questions Communicates knowledge and understanding LO2, 3, 4, 5 Mamatics LO2, 5 LO2, 5 LO1 Content/Knowledge: Patterns of social inequalities in South Africa: Status of women Exploitation of labour (including child labour) Access to education and training, housing and or services and resources - who gets what Comparison with or developing and developed parts of world Lesson 1: What are inequalities? LB p60 Lesson 2: The status of women LB p61 Lesson 3: Exploitation of labour LB p65 Lesson 4: Access to services and resources LB p69 Activity 1: Using sources to understand inequalities; express opinions on a table TG p37 Activity 2: Gender equality; use data to get information TG p38 Activity 3: Interview a worker to find information about working conditions TG p41 Activity 4: Wage exploitation; discuss issues and write a letter TG p42 Activity 5: Structure and argue a point of view TG p43 Activity 6: Investigating basic services in South Africa: Discuss lack of basic services TG p43 Activity 7: Investigating housing shortage in South Africa: make decisions about housing TG p44 Lesson 5: Assessment activity TG p45 Assessment LB p71 Type of : Formal for Lessons 2, 3, 6 and 7 In : all or activities can be used for in Form of : Rubric 2 for Lesson 3; rubric 3 for Lesson 4; memo (TG p45) for Lesson 5 Tape recorders or video recorders Formal letter template Slips of paper Newspapers classified section Learners role-play situation of farm workers Learners investigate roles of males and females in different contexts 7
Chapter 5: Natural resources LESSON PLANS Grade 8 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 11-12 G: LO1: G: LO3: Exploring issues Identifies and selects a variety of geographical and environmental sources Interprets maps and atlas information Observes and records information in field Presents an original idea as part of an answer to questions Reports on knowledge gained in Identifies challenges to societies and settlements Examines unequal distribution of, and access to, resources Investigates possible ways of reducing resource consumption Makes suggestions to guide sustainable living practices Continues to identify and select a variety of historical and archaeological sources Interprets graphical and statistical sources Presents an original idea as part of an answer Communicates knowledge and understanding LO4, 5 Mamatics LO2, 5 LO1, 2, 5 LO1 Content/Knowledge: Natural resources in South Africa and worldwide: How y are being used Conservation and protection of resources Why conservation is necessary Threats to conservation New opportunities to conserve resources Lesson 1: Conserving natural resources LB p74 Lesson 2: Marine resources at risk LB p76 Lesson 3: The importance of soil, water, air and forests LB p78 Lesson 4: Conservation areas LB p80 Lesson 5: Endangered species LB p84 Lesson 6: What you can do LB p86 Activity 1: Identify natural resources TG p47 Activity 2: how people and nature are connected by using facts to get information TG p48 Activity 3: Interpret a graph about fisheries in norrn hemisphere TG p49 Activity 4: Learning from Kosi Bay story; discuss a case study TG p50 Activity 5: Reclaiming wetlands; make a model of a wetland TG p50 Activity 6: Finding out about protected areas TG p51 Activity 7: Look at different views about protected areas TG p51 Activity 8: Making right choices TG p51 Activity 9: Find out more about endangered animals TG p52 Activity 10: Identify ways of conserving natural resources TG p53 Activity 11: Research and discuss forming action groups TG p53 Assessment activity TG p54 Lesson 7: Assessment LB p88 Type of : Formal for Lessons 2, 3 and 7 In : all or activities can be used for in Form of : Rubric 3 for Lesson 2, rubric 2 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p54) for Lesson 7 Discuss extinction Internet and library resources Atlases A sloping, waterproof surface Cotton wool Debate different views about conservation issues 8
LESSON PLANS Grade 8 Chapter 6: The French Revolution Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 17-18 H: LO2: Historical H: LO3: Historical G: LO1: Evaluates sources used Interprets graphical and statistical sources Presents an original idea as part of an answer to questions Begins to make links between historical events and processes Recognises that causes and effects of events vary in importance Explains changes in a wider historical and environmental context Identifies and gives reasons for different ways that past is represented and interpreted Recognises that sense of identity may influence way events in past are interpreted Observes and records information in field Presents an original idea as part of an answer to questions Mamatics LO5 LO2, 3, 4, 5 LO2 LO1 Content/ Knowledge: Changing worlds: The French Revolution Lesson 1: Revolutions LB p90 Lesson 2: French life in 1700s LB p91 Lesson 3: French society LB p92 Lesson 4: The French revolution LB p95 Lesson 5: The Revolution continues LB p97 Activity 1: revolutions and reactions today; read text; encourage discussion TG p56 Activity 2: Investigate sources to answer questions TG p57 Activity 3: Interpret cartoons about First and Second Estates TG p58 Activity 4: Third Estate TG p58 Activity 5: causes of revolution; write a letter TG p59 Activity 6: Interpret newspaper articles about Bastille Day TG p60 Activity 7: steps to change; answer questions TG p61 Activity 8: Decide wher statements are true or false TG p62 Activity 9: Debate different aspects of Revolution TG p62 Activity 10: Compare Declaration of Rights of Man and Freedom Charter TG p63 Lesson 6: Assessment activity TG p64 Assessment LB p101 Type of : Formal for Lessons 3, 5 and 6 In : all or activities can be used for in Form of : Rubric 1 for Lesson 5; rubric 3 for Lesson 3, memo (TG p64) for Lesson 6 Draw cartoons Internet and library access A3 sheets Koki pens Scissors Glue Magazines Role play philosophical debates and ideas 9
Chapter 7: Industrialisation LESSON PLANS Grade 8 Duration: 12 hours Weeks: 19-22 H: LO2: Historical H: LO3: Historical Continues to identify and select a variety of historical and archaeological sources Evaluates sources used Presents an original idea as part of an answer to questions posed Communicates knowledge and understanding Begins to make links between historical events and processes Recognises that causes and effects of events vary in importance Explains changes in a wider historical and environmental context Identifies and gives reasons for different ways that past is represented and interpreted Explains why history is not objective or neutral Recognises that sense of identity may influence way events in past are interpreted Describes main features and uses of material remains of past LO2, 3, 4, 5 LO1, 2 LO1, 2 Content/ Knowledge: Changing worlds: Industrialisation: The Industrial Revolution in Britain Changing technology, agriculture and trade Exploitation and new world of work, trade unionism The growth of urban areas, social problems and political rights Industrialisation in South Africa Sugar and labour in Natal Early trade union movements Lesson 1: The Industrial Revolution LB p104 Lesson 2: The growth of industry LB p106 Lesson 3: Urbanisation and housing LB p109 Lesson 4: Children at work LB p110 Lesson 5: Workers get organised LB p112 Lesson 6: The industrialisation of South Africa LB p114 Lesson 7: Changes in how people lived LB p116 Lesson 8: Development of a racially divided economy TG 119 Activity 1: Discuss life before Industrial Revolution TG p66 Activity 2: Understand peaceful revolution TG p67 Activity 3: Discuss how goods are produced TG p68 Activity 4: effects of new inventions and impact of e.g. power and bridges TG p68 Activity 5: More about inventions; investigate an invention and its impact TG p68 Activity 6: Using pictures as sources; answer questions about a photo TG p69 Activity 7: Research historical sources about industry in your area TG p69 Activity 8: Assess and discuss how healthy your area is TG p70 Activity 9: Using written sources; discuss TG p71 Activity 10: Using sources to look at child labour TG p71 Activity 11: Imagining what it was like TG p71 Activity 12: Discuss child labour TG p72 Activity 13: Interpret sources TG p72 Activity 14: Understand what causes poverty; write a short story TG p74 Activity 15: Understand capitalism; discuss a cartoon TG p73 Activity 16: Conduct an interview to understand impact of migrant labour on people TG p74 Activity 17: Looking at compound life TG p74 Activity 18: Looking at early Johannesburg TG p75 Activity 19: Describe opinions and attitudes TG p76 Activity 20: Discuss causes TG p76 Sources on local community A3 paper for posters Coloured pens 10
Lesson 9: Industrial developments after gold TG 122 Lesson 10: Activity 21: Listening to points of view; have a debate TG p77 Assessment activity TG p77 Assessment LB p125 Type of : Formal for Lessons 2, 6, 7, 8 and 10 In : all or activities can be used for in Form of : Rubric 3 for Lessons 2, 6; rubric 1 for Lessons 7, 8; memo (TG p77) for Lesson 10 Role play a day in your life without machines Think of modern inventions Imagining life before industrial revolution Interview older members of community 11
LESSON PLANS Grade 8 Chapter 8: Resisting British control Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 23 24 H: LO2: Historical H: LO3: Historical G: LO1: Continues to identify and select a variety of historical sources Evaluates sources used Interprets graphical and statistical sources Presents an original idea as part of an answer Communicates knowledge and understanding Begins to make links between historical events and processes Recognises that causes and effects of events vary in importance Explains changes in a wider historical and environmental context Identifies and gives reasons for different ways Explains why history is not objective or neutral Recognises that sense of identity may influence way events in past are interpreted Explains importance of conserving our natural and cultural heritage Identifies and selects a variety of geographical and environmental sources Interprets maps and atlas information Presents an original idea as part of an answer Reports on knowledge gained in LO2, 3, 4, 5 LO2 LO1 Content/Knowledge: Resisting British control: The wars between Zulu and British The Pedi and British The South African War: who was involved and how did it affect ir lives? Lesson 1: British-Zulu wars LB p128 Lesson 2: The South African War LB p130 Lesson 3: War is declared LB p133 Lesson 4: The scorched earth policy and concentration camps LB p137 Lesson 5: Black people in war LB p139 Activity 1: Looking at KwaZulu-Natal TG p80 Activity 2: Using pictures as sources; develop visual literacy skills TG p81 Activity 3: Take a closer look at pictures as sources TG p81 Activity 4: Understand Anglo-Zulu wars and impact of war TG p82 Activity 5: Use map work skills TG p82 Activity 6: Understand South African War (1); give opinions and justification TG p83 Activity 7: Understand South African War (2) TG p83 Activity 8: Write a report; simulate writing a journalist s report based on sources TG p84 Activity 9: Looking at sources; develop empathy TG p84 Activity 10: Debate an idea TG p84 Activity 11: Compare sources and stories TG p85 Activity 12: Thinking about how history is written TG p86 Activity 13: Discuss reasons for black people s role in war TG p86 Activity 14: Debate sides in a debate TG p86 Lesson 6: Conclusion: The end of war LB p140 Lesson 7: Assessment Assessment activity TG p87 LB p142 Type of : Formal for Lessons 1, 4 and 7 In : all or activities can be used for in Form of : Rubric 3 for Lesson 1, 4; memo (TG p87) for Lesson 7 Social Sciences Today Grade 8 Learner s Book and Teacher s Guide Look at pictures of KwaZulu Natal and discuss how it has changed Write 1 page essay based on Activity 4 12
LESSON PLANS Grade 8 Chapter 9: The experience of colonialism Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 25-26 H: LO2: Historical H: LO3: Historical Continues to identify and select a variety of historical and archaeological sources Evaluates sources used Interprets graphical and statistical sources Presents an original idea as part of an answer to questions posed Communicates knowledge and understanding Begins to make links between historical events and processes Recognises that causes and effects of events vary in importance Explains changes in a wider historical and environmental context Examines historical interpretation by asking relevant questions Identifies and gives reasons for different ways that past is represented and interpreted Explains why history is not objective or neutral Recognises that sense of identity may influence way events in past are interpreted Describes main features and uses of material remains of past Explains importance of conserving our natural and cultural heritage Explains how and why people s memories of past might differ LO2, 3, 4, 5 LO2 LO1 G: LO1: Presents an original idea as part of an answer Reports on knowledge gained in Content/Knowledge: The experience of colonialism in nineteenth and twentieth centuries: The Industrial Revolution and colonial expansion How African societies experienced and responded to colonialism A British, Belgian or Portuguese colony Colonialism and exploitation of resources Lesson 1: Colonialism LB p144 Lesson 2: The link between Industrial Revolution and colonialism LB p146 Lesson 3: The Scramble for Africa LB p148 Lesson 4: Congo: a case study LB p151 Lesson 5: Europe needed Africa LB p154 Lesson 6: Activity 1: what colonisation means TG p89 Activity 2: Understand economic forces; how colonists made money TG p90 Activity 3: Write a paragraph about past TG p90 Activity 4: Dividing Africa up TG p91 Activity 5: Discuss opinions and find information from different sources TG p92 Activity 6: Look at main concepts ( four Cs) behind colonialism TG p92 Activity 7: Write and role-play a dialogue TG p93 Activity 8: Draw a time-line; place events in chronological order TG p93 Activity 9: Discuss events in Congo TG p94 Activity 10: Talking about freedom (1) Discuss independence TG p94 Activity 11: Talking about freedom (2) Write a diary TG p95 Activity 12: How do we judge colonialism? Discuss different views TG p96 Assessment activity TG p96 Assessment LB p156 Type of : Formal for Lessons 4 and 6 In : all or activities can be used for in Form of : Rubric 2 for Lesson 4; memo (TG p96) for Lesson 6 Atlas Wall map of Africa Revise structure of a paragraph including a topic sentence Look at issues behind name changes Research place names and family names Draw a cartoon about Scramble for Africa 13
LESSON PLANS Grade 8 Chapter 10: The First World War Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 27 28 H: LO2: Historical H: LO3: Historical G: LO1: Continues to identify and select a variety of historical sources Evaluates sources used Presents an original idea as part of an answer Communicates knowledge and understanding Begins to make links Recognises that causes and effects of events vary in importance Explains changes in a wider historical and environmental context Explains why history is not objective or neutral Recognises that sense of identity may influence Describes main features and uses of material remains Explains how and why people s memories of past might differ Identifies and selects a variety of sources Interprets maps and atlas information Presents an original idea as part of an answer Reports on knowledge gained LO2, 3, 4, 5 LO2 LO1 Content/Knowledge: Changing ideas and technologies World War I: How industrialisation, growing nationalism in Europe, and conflict over colonies led to outbreak of WW I Trench warfare Changing roles Women in World War I The impact of World War I on South Africa Lesson 1: What was world like in 1914? LB p160 Lesson 2: What happened at Sarajevo? p162 Lesson 3: Britain enters war LB p164 Lesson 4: The world at war LB p166 Lesson 5: Life in trenches LB p167 Lesson 6: Taking to seas and air LB p171 Activity 1: Reading maps and a cartoon; answer questions based on sources TG p99 Activity 2, Activity 3: War and peace; role-play opinions TG p100 Activity 4: True or false; test your knowledge TG p100 Activity 5: Reading with a purpose; examine evidence TG p101 Activity 6: Predicting future TG p101 Activity 7: Communicating; write a letter TG p102 Activity 8: Use sources to interpret images TG p102 Activity 9: Discuss early sentiments about war TG p103 Activity 10: Examine propaganda TG p104 Activity 11: a modern source TG p104 Activity 12: News from trenches; write a letter TG p105 Activity 13: The effects of industrialisation; present a written and visual summary TG p105 Activity 14: Considering all sides TG p106 Activity 15: Being a war correspondent TG p106 Lesson 7: Women in war LB p172 Lesson 8: The war in brief 1914-1918 LB p174 Lesson 9: The beginning of end LB p175 Lesson 10: The effect of World War 1 on SA LB p176 Lesson 11: Assessment LB p177 Type of : Formal for Lessons 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11 In : all or activities can be used for in Form of : Rubric 2 for Lesson 3, 8; rubric 1 for Lesson 2, 6; rubric 2 for Lesson 9; memo (TG p 109) for Lesson 11 Activity 16: Women during war; Understand changing attitudes using sources TG p107 Activity 17: What happened, when and where; complete a time-line TG p108 group discussion Activity 18: Propaganda poster for South Africans; promote an idea on a poster TG p108 Assessment activity TG p109 14 Social Sciences Today Grade 8 Learner s Book and Teacher s Guide Atlas Template for in letter Large sheets of paper Glue, scissors Materials for making posters Draw a trench Make a recruitment poster
RUBRIC 1: Geography/ History written work Activity: Date: Look for and select sources Interpret and make use of sources Identify, present and express knowledge in a clear manner Write structured paragraphs Understand significance of issue Explain cause and effect factors Level 7 Excellent far exceeding expected Level 6 A very good where all have been met at a very high standard Name: Grade: Level 5 A good meeting most of Level 4 A fair meeting an adequate portion of Level 3 A moderate partially satisfying Level 2 An elementary marginally satisfying Level 1 Unsatisfactory Requirements not met RUBRIC 2: Geography/ History visual presentation (poster; pamphlet) Activity: Date: Presentation is: Level 7 Excellent far exceeding expected Exceptionally eye-catching; outstandingly creative; expresses excellent evidence of topic; factually accurate; shows maturity and great insight Level 6 A very good where all have been met at a very high standard Eye-catching; creative; good clear evidence of topic; factually correct knowledge; shows some maturity and insight Name: Grade: Level 5 A good meeting most of Attractive; fairly creative; some reasonable ideas and evidence of topic; mostly correct knowledge; shows partial maturity and insight Level 4 A fair meeting an adequate portion of Merely presentable; little creative; some evidence of topic; merely adequate presentation of knowledge; shows little maturity and insight Level 3 A moderate partially satisfying Visually unappealing; no clear ideas; little factual knowledge presented; no evidence of insight or maturity Level 2 An elementary marginally satisfying Slapdash presentation; no clear ideas expressed; inaccurate knowledge; no insight or evidence of care or thoughtfulness Level 1 Unsatisfactory, Requirements not met Activity misunderstood or incomplete 15
RUBRIC 3: Geography/ History: Visual data interpretation (map; graph; flow chart; labelled diagram) Activity: Date: Level 7 Excellent far exceeding expected Level 6 A very good where all have been met at a very high standard Name: Grade: Level 5 A good meeting most of Level 4 A fair meeting an adequate portion of Level 3 A moderate partially satisfying Level 2 An elementary marginally satisfying Level 1 Unsatisfactory Requirements not met Follow instructions Understand meaning of symbols, signs and or conventions Describe information shown in words and sentences Interpret and analyse visual information Make comparisons using data Offer explanations for information shown in visual data 16