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Note: You need to complete 1 formal assessment task per term for Life Orientation for the Senior Phase. This work schedule shows all the opportunities for formal assessment.
Work schedule for Life Orientation Today – Grade 7 Term Week LO and AS Chapter Assessment Resources
1 1-3 LO1: Health promotion
1: It’s about balance
Informal and formal assessment
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide
1 3-6 LO2: Social development
2: Becoming socially aware
Informal and formal assessment
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Copy of the Bill of Rights Access to the Internet or library Examples of the media Materials for collage
1 7-9 LO3: Personal development
3: I feel good!
Informal and formal assessment
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library
2 10-12 LO2: Social Development LO4: Physical development and Movement
4: I get moving!
Informal and formal assessment
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Newspapers and magazines job sections
2 13-15 LO1: Health promotion LO3: Personal development LO5: Orientation to the world of work
5: My future
Informal and formal assessment
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Newspapers (classified section) Access to the Internet or library
3 16-18 LO2: Social development LO4: Physical development and movement
6: Let’s keep moving
Informal and formal assessment Test
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide
3 19-21 LO2: Social development
7: Proudly South African
Informal and formal assessment
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide
3 22-24 LO3: Personal development LO5: Orientation to the world of work
8: Learning personal skills
Informal and formal assessment
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide
4 25-27 LO1: Health promotion LO2: Social development LO3: Personal development
9: Dealing with difficult situations
Informal and formal assessment
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide
4 28-30 LO3: Personal development LO5: Orientation to the world of work
10: The world of work
Informal and formal assessment Test
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Newspapers and magazines job sections
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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 1: It’s all about balance – the healthy choice Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 7 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 1 – 3 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1: Health Promotion Proposes ways to improve the nutritional value of own personal diet
Evaluates actions to address an environmental health problem Languages LO1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Arts and Culture LO3
Content/Knowledge: Health:
• Healthy balanced diet • Consequences of poor diet
Activity 1: Thinking about good and bad food; ways to improve the nutritional value of our diet TG p2
Lesson 2: The food pyramid LB p7
Activity 2: Using the food pyramid; nutrients our body needs and what these nutrients do for us TG p3 Activity 3: Classifying foods; understanding which foods belong in which groups TG p3
Lesson 3: How much should I have? LB p10
Activity 4: Deciding what is in a burger; working out the food groups of the ingredients TG p4
Lesson 4: Fuel for your body LB p11
Activity 5: Work out a daily nutritional log; finding out which food group you eat from the most TG p5
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library
Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 6 and 9 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 1; memo (TG p7) for Lesson 6; memo (TG p10) for Lesson 9
Reinforcement: Provide blank templates Expanded opportunities: Evaluate own diet with reasons
Discusses the application of human rights as stated in the South African Constitution Explains how to counter gender stereotyping and sexism Discusses the significance of volunteer organisations Explains how recognition of diverse cultures can enrich South African society Explains the role of oral traditions and scriptures in a range of the world’s religions
Languages LO1, 2, 4 Arts and Culture LO3 Social Sciences (History) LO1, 2 (Geography) LO 2, 3
Content/Knowledge: Social justice:
• Rights and responsibilities Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Rights and responsibilities LB p19
Activity 1: The meaning of rights; the application of Human Rights as stated in the South African Constitution TG p12 Activity 2: Writing the South African Constitution TG p12 Activity 3: Designing my own Bill of Rights TG p13 Activity 4: Discuss responsibilities TG p14 Activity 5: Creating a classroom constitution TG p14
Lesson 2: Volunteer organisations LB p23
Activity 6: Helping everyone enjoy their rights; the significance of volunteer organisations TG p15
Lesson 3: Respecting differences LB p24
Activity 7: How are things different? Examine the different ways boys and girls are raised TG p16 Activity 8: What do you think? Examine sexism and your own attitudes TG p16 Activity 9: Stereotyping TG p17
Lesson 4: Beauty contests LB p26
Activity 10: Give beauty contests a new look; discuss the stereotyping of beauty contests TG p17
Lesson 5: Assessment LB p27
Assessment activity: Test TG p19
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library
Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 3 and 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p19) for Lesson 5
Reinforcement: Discuss the Bill of Rights Expanded opportunities: Design a sport constitution
Teacher reflection:
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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 3: I feel good! Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 7 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 7 – 9 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO3: Personal Development
Reports on the implementation of strategies to enhance own and others’ self-image through positive actions Evaluates media and other influences on personal lifestyle choices and proposes appropriate responses Explains and evaluates own coping with emotions and own response to change
Languages LO1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Mathematics LO5 Arts and Culture LO1, 3 Social Sciences (History) LO3
Content/Knowledge: Self-esteem:
• Healthy values and attitudes Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Check out your self-image LB p29
Activity 1: Think about your self-image; what makes you feel good or bad about yourself? TG p22 Activity 2: Practising positive feedback; writing a positive comment about your partner TG p23 Activity 3: Creating a collage; to increase self-awareness and improve self image TG p24
Lesson 2: How the media affects our self-image LB p33
Activity 4: Spending time with the media; increase awareness of time spent on media, relative to other activities TG p25 Activity 5: Evaluate the media; encourage critical awareness of advertising and lifestyle TG p25 Activity 6: Giving advice; counselling role-play TG p26 Activity 7: Dramatise an advert to sell a dream or an ideal life in order to sell a product TG p27
Lesson 3: What it means to be a success LB p35
Activity 8: Being a success; exploring what success means to different people TG p28 Activity 9: Let’s talk about Natalie du Toit; adversity as a challenge, not an obstacle TG p29 Activity 10: Thinking about your own situation; consider things in your life which could be improved TG p29
Lesson 4: Coping with changes in our lives LB p37
Activity 11: Thinking about difficult changes; changes that are upsetting and changes which help you cope TG p30
Lesson 5: Assessment LB p39
Assessment activity TG p31
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Examples of the media Materials for collage
Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 3 and 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 2 for Lesson 1; rubric (TG p29) for Lesson 3; memo (TG p31) for Lesson 5
Reinforcement: Find places of help in your community Expanded opportunities: Write essays on the inner self
Teacher reflection:
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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 4: I get moving! Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 7 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 10 – 12 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO2: Social Development
Discusses the application of human rights as stated in the South African Constitution
LO4: Physical Development and Movement
Performs a sequence of physical activities including rotation, elevation and balance movements Participates in and reports on a fitness programme
Activity 1: How do I enjoy moving? TG p33 Activity 2: Learning to stretch; doing various stretching movements TG p33 Activity 3: Moving up and down; movements I can or cannot do TG p34 Activity 4: Let’s be like Nadia Comaneci; example of gracefulness overcoming physical disabilities TG p34 Activity 5: Going round and round; rotation exercises TG p35
Lesson 2: Getting fit LB p47
Activity 6: How can your school make everyone feel at home? Accommodating physically disabled learners at school TG p36 Activity 7: What do we know about our hearts? Finding out important facts TG p37
Lesson 3: Measuring our heartbeats LB p49
Activity 8: Let’s measure our heartbeats; working in pairs to find our various pulse points TG p37 Activity 9: Let’s get fit! Develop a fitness programme TG p38
Lesson 4: Assessment LB p51
Assessment activity TG p40
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library
Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lesson 1; memo (TG p40) for Lesson 4
Reinforcement: Learners assist each other Expanded opportunities: Hold a debate about physical disability rights
Teacher reflection:
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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 5: My future Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 7 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 13 – 15 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1: Health Promotion
Proposes ways to improve the nutritional value of own personal diet Evaluates actions to address an environmental health problem Describes strategies for living with diseases, including HIV/AIDS Discusses the personal feelings, community norms, values and social pressures associated with sexuality
LO3: Personal Development
Reports on the implementation of strategies to enhance own and others’ self-image through positive actions
LO5: Orientation to the World of Work
Discusses interests and abilities related to career and study opportunities Explains the value and importance of work in fulfilling personal potential Reports on an initiated or simulated career-related activity
Languages LO1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Content/Knowledge: Work and careers:
• Abilities • Interests
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Learning about the world of work LB p53
Activity 1: Thinking about work; look at the pictures and discuss the attitudes to work TG p42 Activity 2: Why do we work? Discuss reasons for work TG p42
Lesson 2: What work used to be like LB p55
Discuss jobs that used to exist and do not exist any longer. What are apprentices?
Lesson 3: Think about myself and my future LB p55
Activity 3: How do we learn about ourselves? Understand own abilities, interests and talents TG p44 Activity 4: Assessing your abilities using a scoring system TG p45 Activity 5: Matching your abilities to a job TG p46 Activity 6: Investigating personal interests TG p46 Activity 7: Talk about work; look at personal development around career choices TG p47 Activity 8: Matching careers; awareness of different careers and jobs TG p48
Lesson 4: Assessment LB p63
Assessment activity TG p49
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library
Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 2 and 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 2 for Lesson 2; memo (TG p49) for Lesson 4
Reinforcement: Discuss the job you want to do Expanded opportunities: Find information about the job you’d like to do
Discusses the application of human rights as stated in the South African Constitution.
LO4: Physical Development and Movement
Participates in an outdoor adventure programme through orienteering in different environments Performs a sequence of physical activities including rotation, elevation and balance movements Participates in and reports on a fitness programme Designs and plays a game that includes the concept of invasion Investigates fair play in a variety of athletic and sport activities
Mathematics LO3 Arts and Culture LO3 Social Sciences (History) LO1
Content/Knowledge: Fitness:
• Programme • Invasion games • Orienteering • Sportsmanship and fair play
Activity 1: Are you fitter? Evaluate fitness, discuss how your fitness programme went TG p51
Lesson 2: Games of invasion LB p65
Activity 2: Learning games of invasion; soccer, netball, rugby, hockey and basketball TG p52 Activity 3: Learning some game strategies; discuss various strategies of the games, how they differ and how they are similar TG p52 Activity 4: Designing a game of invasion TG p53 Activity 5: Playing the game you designed TG p53
Lesson 3: Playing fair – good sportsmanship LB p68
Activity 6: Playing without a referee TG p54 Activity 7: Should we always be honest? Read a story about honesty and fair play in sports activities TG p54 Activity 8: Write a manifesto for fair play TG p55
Lesson 4: Outdoor adventure LB p70
Activity 9: Describe an outdoor adventure TG p55
Lesson 5: Orienteering as a form of Outdoor adventure LB p71
Activity 10: Orienteering in the school grounds TG p56 Activity 11: Designing an orienteering adventure TG p57
Lesson 5: Assessment LB p75
Assessment activity TG p59
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library
Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 4 and 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 1; rubric 3 for Lesson 4; memo (TG p59) for Lesson 5
Reinforcement: Ask a competent learner to demonstrate Expanded opportunities: Research outdoor adventure activities, including for people with physical disabilities
Teacher reflection:
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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 7: Proudly South African: understanding and respecting each other Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 7 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 19 – 21 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO2: Social Development Discusses the application of human rights as stated in the South
African Constitution Explains how recognition of diverse cultures can enrich South African society Explains the role of oral traditions and scriptures in a range of the world’s religions
Languages LO1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Content/Knowledge: Diversity:
• Respect • Different cultures • Oral traditions and scriptures
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: What is culture? LB p77
Introduction to what culture is and what it means to us LB p77
Lesson 2: Respect for different cultures LB p77
Activity 1: Read a fable; becoming aware of our differences and of equal opportunities TG p61 Activity 2: Looking at my culture and your culture; awareness of some unique cultural practices and recognising and respecting that everybody has their own way of doing things TG p62
Lesson 3: Understanding differences LB p80
Discussing the uniqueness of our country. Respect for the cultures of others.
Lesson 4: Ubuntu LB p81
Activity 3: Understanding Ubuntu. Read and discuss the paragraphs in Learner’s Book page 81 TG p62
Lesson 5: What is religion? LB p83
Activity 4: Learn about an African creation story TG p63
Lesson 6: Let’s look at some of the religions in our country LB p85
Activity 5: Look at oral traditions and religious scriptures TG p86
Lesson 7: Assessment LB p87
Assessment activity TG p65
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library
Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 2 and 7 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 2; memo (TG p65) for Lesson 7
Reinforcement: Give oral rather than written feedback Expanded opportunities: Write a creation story
Teacher reflection:
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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 8: Learning personal skills: respect, decision and studying Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 7 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 22 – 24 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO3: Personal Development
Shows evidence of respect for others and the ability to disagree in constructive ways Demonstrates and reflects on decision-making skills Critically evaluates own study skill strategies
LO5: Orientation to the World of Work
Discusses interests and abilities related to career and study opportunities
Languages LO1, 2 Economic and Management Sciences LO1
Activity 1: What’s happening here? Discuss a picture TG p67 Activity 2: The argument; looking at an argument from a different perspective TG p67 Activity 3: Seeing the whole picture; looking at any situation from different ways helps us understand what is happening TG p68 Activity 4: Let’s practice; how to handle a situation where you disagree with a person in a respectful and constructive way TG p68
Lesson 2: Making decisions LB p91
Activity 5: Learning to make a decision; making a quick decision, then reflecting on it TG p69 Activity 6: Which jeans would you buy? A real life situation to practise the DECIDE decision-making method TG p69
Lesson 3: Study skills LB p93
Activity 7: What do I need to study? Conditions that are needed in order to be able to study well TG p70 Activity 8: Listening carefully; writing down things in order to remember what you hear TG p71 Activity 9: FUNDA this! Learn the FUNDA method of studying and summarising TG p71
Lesson 4: Assessment LB p97
Assessment activity TG p73
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library
Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 1; memo (TG p73) for Lesson 4
Reinforcement: Discuss how you defused a bad situation between friends. Expanded opportunities: Discuss how skills apply to the world of work
Teacher reflection:
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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 9: Dealing with difficult situations Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 7 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 25 – 27 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1: Health Promotion Describes strategies for living with diseases, including HIV/AIDS
Discusses the personal feelings, community norms, values and social pressures associated with sexuality
LO2: Social Development
Discusses the application of human rights as stated in the South African Constitution
LO3: Personal Development
Demonstrates and reflects on decision-making skills
Languages LO1, 2, 3, 4 Arts and Culture LO3
Content/Knowledge: Dealing with difficult situations:
• HIV/ AIDS • Tuberculosis • Prevention • Sexuality
Activity 1: HIV/AIDS quiz; understand and clarify all initial misunderstandings about the disease TG p75 Activity 2: DJ Dezzi’s decision; exploring issues around how different people cope with HIV/AIDS TG p76
Lesson 2: What happens to our bodies when we are HIV+? LB p102
Activity 3: Ways to live with HIV/AIDS TG p78 Activity 4: Helping a friend; consolidating information already gained as well as the human rights related to this issue TG p78
Lesson 3: How to survive tuberculosis (TB) LB p104
Activity 5: Design a pamphlet about TB; demonstrate knowledge and understanding of TB, how to treat it and how to protect themselves and the community from this disease TG p79
Lesson 4: Thinking about sexuality LB p106
Activity 6: Deciding on rules for the class; reach an agreement on how to deal with discussions on sexuality in the classroom TG p80
Lesson 5: What does sexuality mean? LB p107
Activity 7: Giving advice; consider personal feelings and values about sexuality TG p81
Lesson 6: What are values? LB p108
Activity 8: Comparing values; think about and discuss ways in which people are affected by their attitudes to sexuality TG p82
Lesson 7: How to deal with difficult situations LB p109
Activity 9: What forcing feels like; experience what forcing feels like in a non-threatening situation TG p83
Lesson 8: Assessment LB p111
Assessment activity TG p84
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library
Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 3, 8 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 2 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p73) for Lesson 8
Reinforcement: Allow learners to give oral presentations rather than written Expanded opportunities: Brainstorm ways of dealing with difficult situations
Teacher reflection:
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LESSON PLANS – Grade 7 Chapter 10: The world of work Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 7 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 28 – 30 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO3: Personal Development
Demonstrates and reflects on decision-making skills.
LO5: Orientation to the World of Work
Identifies services and sources for career and study information Reports on an initiated or simulated career-related activity Demonstrates time management skills and accountability in carrying out responsibilities
Languages LO1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Content/Knowledge: Career information:
• Interviews • Time management • Job advertisements
Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: What you need to know about careers and studying LB p113
Activity 1: Getting information from TV; general awareness that career information is all around us TG p86 Activity 2: Mind-mapping information; consider the school as a common source of information on careers TG p87 Activity 3: Using newspapers and magazines; read adverts in newspapers; link job hunting, job adverts and career research TG p88 Activity 4: Practising interviews; create awareness of this necessary and valuable skill TG p89 Activity 5: Sandile’s story; a story that relates to time management skills and accountability in carrying out responsibilities TG p90 Activity 6: Manage your time and manage yourself; learn time management skills and the use of a diary TG p91
Lesson 2: Assessment LB p123
Assessment activity TG p92
Life Orientation Today Grade 7 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Newspapers and magazines job sections
Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1 and 2 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 2 for Lesson 1; memo (TG p92) for Lesson 2
Reinforcement: Keep a journal for a week Expanded opportunities: Role-play Sandile’s story
Teacher reflection:
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RUBRIC 1: Presentation of interview/ debate/ argument/ discussion/ role play 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 Un-satisfactory achievement, requirements not met
Present with under-standing key concepts and ideas
Express own ideas and points of view; structure an argument; interview
Accurate information
Listen to and evaluate ideas of others
Effective use of body language
Use correct vocabulary and terminology
Speak clearly and audibly
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RUBRIC 2: Visual presentation (poster; collage; mind map) 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