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Senior Phase – Grade 9

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

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Grade 9 …………………………………………………………… 2

Lesson Plans:

Grade 9 …………………………………………………………… 4

Rubrics:

Rubric 1…………………………………………………………… 13 Rubric 2…………………………………………………………… 14 Rubric 3…………………………………………………………… 15

Work schedule for Today Social Sciences – Grade 9 Term Week LOs & ASs Chapter Assessment Resources

1 1-2 LO1 Geographical enquiry LO2 Geographical knowledge and understanding LO3 Exploring issues LO1 Historical Enquiry

1: Mapwork

Informal and formal assessment

Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Atlases, Wall maps Examples of topographic maps, orthophotos road maps Worksheet TG p 146 Pairs of dividers Strips of paper Rulers or measuring tapes

1 3-4 LO1 Geographical enquiry LO2 Geographical knowledge and understanding LO3 Exploring issues LO1 Historical Enquiry

2: Development issues


Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Dictionaries Telephone directory Newspaper and magazine articles on development A globe, Atlases Wall maps of the world and Africa Large sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons Worksheet TG p 148

1 5-6 LO1 Geographical enquiry LO2 Geographical knowledge and understanding LO3 Exploring issues

3: Sustainable use of resources


Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Encyclopaedias Internet or library access or Natural Sciences reference books Atlases, Wall maps of the world and Africa A4 sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons Worksheet TG p 149

1-2 7-10 LO1 Geographical enquiry LO2 Geographical knowledge and understanding LO3 Exploring issues

4: Social and environmental conflicts


Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Newspapers Internet or library access or reference material on different countries Media reports about worker and environmental conflicts Atlases, Wall maps of the world and Africa Tracing paper A4 sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons Worksheet TG p 151

2 11-12 LO1 Historical enquiry LO2 Historical knowledge and understanding LO3 Historical interpretation LO1 Geographical enquiry

5: Nazi Germany and the Holocaust

Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Pictures of Kristallnacht A3 sheets Koki pens, scissors, glue Magazines Worksheet TG p 153

2 13-16 Revision and examinations

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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.

3 17-20 LO1 Historical enquiry LO2 Historical knowledge and understanding LO3 Historical Interpretation LO1 Geographical enquiry

6: Human rights


Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to Internet and library Media archival material on Nelson Mandela Recording of Nkosi Sikele Africa A3 paper for posters, coloured pens Worksheet TG p 154

3 21-24 LO1 Historical enquiry LO2 Historical knowledge and understanding LO3 Historical interpretation

7: Apartheid in South Africa


Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Library and/ or Internet access Copies of articles on the Defiance Campaign and Freedom Charter Access to older members of community Worksheet TG p 155

4 25-26 LO1 Historical enquiry LO2 Historical knowledge and Understanding LO3 Historical interpretation LO1 Geographical enquiry

8: The Cold War and Nuclear Age


Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Atlas Wall map of the world CD or recording of Russians by Sting Internet and library access Newspapers Articles and personal stories about the Berlin Wall Worksheet TG p156

4 27-28 LO1 Historical enquiry LO2 Historical knowledge and Understanding LO3 Historical interpretation LO1 Geographical enquiry

9: Issues of our time


Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Media references to TRC Atlas Examples of logos and brand names Newsprint Large sheets of paper Glue, scissors Koki pens Materials for making posters Worksheet TG p158

4 29-32 Revision and examination cycle

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SOCIAL SCIENCES TODAY – Grade 9 Chapter 1: Mapwork Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 1- 2 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration G: LO1: Geographical enquiry

Carries out independent enquiries Asks significant questions to evaluate sources Analyses and reaches conclusions about information Correlates information from various sources Observes and records information in the field Uses the Assessment Standards Reports on the knowledge gained in the enquiry

H: LO1: Historical enquiry

Asks significant questions to evaluate the sources Analyses the information in the sources

Languages LO3 Mathematics LO3, 4, 5

Content/Knowledge: Mapwork:

• Extracting, analysing and comparing information from maps, atlases, satellite images, aerial photographs • Correlating information with observations in the field

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Learning from early maps LB p2

Activity 1: Early maps; compare an ancient map and diagram TG p3

Lesson 2: Learning from modern maps LB p4

Activity 2, Activity 3: Interpreting maps on poverty and making comparisons TG p4

Lesson 3: Learning from satellites and maps LB p6

Activity 4: Satellite images; identify similarities and differences in satellite photos and maps TG p7

Lesson 4: Using aerial photographs LB p8

Activity 5, Activity 6: Identifying features on aerial photographs and orthophoto maps TG p9

Lesson 5: Topographic maps: how they show areas LB p14

Activity 7: Interpret topographic maps using symbols TG p11

Lesson 6: Topographic maps: how they show links LB p16

Activity 8: Interpreting transport systems from line symbols showing links TG p12

Lesson 7: Topographic maps: how they show small features LB p18

Activity 9: Mapwork; identify directions and features on maps TG p13

Lesson 8: Measuring on maps LB p20

Activity 10, Activity 11: Land shape; write paragraph and draw sketch map, interpret aerial photograph TG p15 Activity 12, Activity 13: Measuring distances and altitudes including using contours TG p16

Lesson 9: Using your atlas LB p23

Activity 14: Develop competence using atlases and maps TG p17

Lesson 10: Assessment LB p26

Assessment activity TG p18

Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Atlases Wall maps Examples of topographic maps, orthophotos and road maps Worksheet TG p146 Pairs of dividers Strips of paper Rulers or measuring tapes

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 3, 4, 8 and 10 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lessons 3, 4 and 8, memo (TG p 18) for Lesson 10

Reinforcement: Draw a map of local area or neighbourhood Expanded opportunities: Look at variations of maps of same area

Teacher reflection:

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SOCIAL SCIENCES TODAY – Grade 9 Chapter 2: Development issues Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 3 - 4 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration G: LO1: Geographical enquiry

Carries out independent enquiries Asks significant questions to evaluate sources Analyses and reaches conclusions Correlates information from various sources Observes and records information in the field Uses the Assessment Standards Reports on the knowledge gained

G: LO2: Geographical knowledge and understanding

Provides a reasoned explanation of some approaches to development Identifies ways in which science and technology have contributed positively and negatively to development Explains how sustainable development could impact positively on people, places and environments

G: LO3: Exploring issues

Identifies social and environmental conflicts in South Africa Identifies factors affecting selected social and environmental disputes Analyses the causes of disputes or conflicts Makes informed decisions about various solutions

Languages LO2, 4, 5 Arts and Culture LO1, 4 Mathematics LO5 Natural Sciences LO3 Economic and Management Sciences LO1, 3, 4 Natural Sciences LO3 Technology LO1

Content/Knowledge: Development issues:

• Approaches to development • Concepts of developing, developed, sustainable development and sustainability • The role of science and technology: effect on development • The Green Revolution, modification of crops, use of appropriate technology

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The world’s an unequal place LB p28

Activity 1, Activity 2: Use graphs and photos to identify and compare levels of development TG p23

Lesson 2: Sustainable development and sustainability LB p31

Activity 3: Sustainable development; investigate a case study and discuss TG p26

Lesson 3: The role of Science and Technology in development LB p36

Activity 4: The impact of science and technology; interpreting picture sources to understand concepts TG p28

Lesson 4: The Green Revolution LB p35

Activity 5: Use information to discuss positive and negative effects of the Green Revolution TG p29

Lesson 5: Biotechnology LB p40

Activity 6: What is grown where? Do research TG p30 Activity 7: Hold a debate on GM foods TG p31

Lesson 6: Appropriate technology LB p44

Activity 8: Looking at different examples of appropriate technology TG p33 Activity 9: Look at case studies TG p34



Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Dictionaries Telephone directory Newspaper and magazine articles on development A globe, Atlases Wall maps of the world and Africa Large sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons Worksheet TG p148

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 2, 5 and 7 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 2 for Lessons 5; rubric 3 for Lesson 2; memo (TG p36) for lesson 7

Reinforcement: Discussion about the impact of services Ask structured questions Draw mind maps Expanded opportunities: Use the Internet to look at the exchange rate Look at photos to compare places Invite local business people to talk to the class

Teacher reflection:

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SOCIAL SCIENCES TODAY – Grade 9 Chapter 3: Sustainable use of resources Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 5 - 6 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration G: LO1: Geographical enquiry

Analyses and reaches conclusions about information Correlates information from various sources Reports on the knowledge gained in the enquiry

G: LO2: Geographical knowledge and understanding

Provides a reasoned explanation of some approaches to development Identifies ways in which science and technology have contributed Explains how sustainable development could impact positively


Identifies social and environmental conflicts in South Africa Identifies factors affecting selected social and environmental disputes Analyses the causes of disputes or conflicts Makes informed decisions about various solutions

Mathematics LO4 Life Orientation LO1 Natural Sciences LO2, 3 Economic and Management Sciences LO1, 2 Technology LO2

Content/Knowledge: Sustainable use of resources:

• Principles of Agenda 21, such as the need for everybody to participate in the management of resources • The dependence of all people on natural resources for their livelihoods and survival • The need for all our actions to ensure future sustainability • The need for everybody to be actively involved in addressing environmental problems

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Using Earth’s resources LB p52

Activity 1: Identify factors and issues around resources TG p40

Lesson 2: Natural resources from below the ground LB p54

Activity 2: People and resources; answer questions on South Africa’s mineral resources TG p42

Lesson 3: How people depend on natural resources LB p57

Activity 3, Activity 4: Work with sources; think about essential resources TG p43 Activity 5: Discuss factors affecting an issue TG p44 Activity 6: Issues, people and places; look at the impact, use, and positive and negatives of technological resources TG p45

Lesson 4: Coping with waste (1) LB p62

Activity 7, Activity 8: Investigate waste and other products TG p47 Activity 9: Choices about waste; research causes and solutions to waste TG p48

Lesson 6: Coping with waste (2) LB p65

Activity 10: Investigate carbon emissions and carbon footprints TG p49 Activity 11: Making choices about environmental problems; look at personal ways of reducing carbon footprint TG p51

Lesson 7: Sustaining our resources (1) LB p67

Activity 12: Working with sources; compare data to draw conclusions TG p51

Lesson 8: Sustaining our resources (2) LB p68

Activity 13 and 14: Look at reasons for managing and conserving water TG p52

Lesson 9: Managing rural resources (1) LB p71

Activity 15: People, resources and environment; do research based on a rural case study TG p54

Lesson 10: Managing urban resources LB p73

Activity 16: Look at cities and identify use of resources TG p55 Activity 17: Investigate issues facing the urban poor and discuss the use of human resources TG p56


Assessment activity TG 57

Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Encyclopaedias Internet or library access or Natural Sciences reference books Atlases Wall maps of the world and Africa A4 sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons Worksheet TG p149

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 7 and 11 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lesson 7; memo (TG 57) for Lesson 11

Reinforcement: Create a poster on global warming Expanded opportunities: Make a collage and presentation of two non-renewable resources and their conservation

Teacher reflection:

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SOCIAL SCIENCES TODAY – Grade 9 Chapter 4: Social and environmental conflicts Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 9 Duration: 12 hours Weeks: 7 - 10 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration G: LO1: Geographical enquiry

Carries out independent enquiries Analyses and reaches conclusions about information Reports on the knowledge gained in the enquiry


Identifies social and environmental conflicts in South Africa Identifies factors affecting selected social and environmental disputes Analyses the causes of disputes or conflicts Makes informed decisions

Languages LO2, 4, 5 Mathematics LO5 Life Orientation LO2, 5 Natural Sciences LO3

Content/Knowledge: Social and environmental conflicts in South Africa:

• Comparison with other countries in Africa and elsewhere • The role of power, control and discrimination in shaping access to and use of resources such as land, food,

water, housing and jobs • Use of relevant case studies

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Talking about conflict LB p78

Activity 1: Identify and tabulate terms, factors and issues around conflict TG p62 Activity 2: Describing social relationships; causes of social conflict TG p64 Activity 3: Interpret and identify sources of environmental conflict TG p65

Lesson 2: Links between social and environmental conflict LB p83

Activity 4: Think about how social and environmental issues are connected TG p66

Lesson 3: Living together LB p85

Activity 5, Activity 6: Discuss factors affecting issues after studying case studies, and present arguments TG p67

Lesson 4: Access to and use of natural resources LB p90

Activity 7: Investigate environmental and developmental issues that cause conflict TG p71 Activity 8: Making comparisons; research and compare impact of tsunami TG p71

Lesson 5: Working with environments and conflict LB p93

Activity 9: Different points of view; investigate one work-environment related issue leading to conflict; simulate a court-case TG p72

Lesson 7: Resolving conflict LB p96

Activity 10: Choosing the best solution; compare different consequences of scenarios and find solutions TG p73



Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Newspapers Internet or library access or reference material on different countries Media reports about worker and environmental conflicts Atlases Wall maps of the world and Africa Tracing paper A4 sheets of paper or card Koki pens and crayons Worksheet TG p151

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 3, 5 and 8 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 3; rubric 3 for Lesson 5; memo (TG p74) for Lesson 8

Reinforcement: Group discussion on the reason conflict arises Expanded opportunities: Research and write a report giving causes and solutions to conflict Analyse an ‘after’ photo of a disaster and identify consequences

Teacher reflection:

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SOCIAL SCIENCES TODAY – Grade 9 Chapter 5: Nazi Germany and the holocaust Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 11 - 12 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration H: LO1: Historical enquiry

Investigates a topic by asking key questions Asks significant questions to evaluate the sources Analyses the information in the sources Presents an independent line of argument in answering questions Communicates knowledge and understanding

H: LO2: Historical knowledge and understanding

Places events, people and changes in the periods of history Identifies categories of causes and effects Explains and analyses the reasons for and results of events in history

H: LO3: Historical interpretation

Understands the contested nature of content Constructs an interpretation based on sources Analyses issues which influence the way history has been written Explains the ways in which symbols are used to remember events

Languages LO2, 4, 5, 6 Life Orientation LO2, 3 Arts and Culture LO1, 3

Content/ Knowledge: Human rights issues during and after World War II:

• Nazi Germany: How did the Nazis construct an Aryan identity? • How did the Nazis use this ‘identity’ to define and exclude others? • How and why did the Holocaust happen? • What choices did people have in Nazi Germany?

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Germany after World War 1 LB p100

Activity 1: Misery in Weimar; role-play and encourage discussion based on a cartoon TG p78

Lesson 2: The rise and power of Hitler and the Nazis LB p101

Activity 2, Activity 3: Hitler’s views; interpret sources including propaganda posters TG p78

Lesson 3: How the Aryan identity was used to exclude others LB p103

Activity 4: Using primary sources; discussion based on use of primary sources TG p80 Activity 5, Activity 6: Discuss historical text; use sources to understand attitudes and values; do role-play TG p81

Lesson 4: How and why did the Holocaust happen? LB p106

Activity 7: Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Jewish child during the Holocaust TG p82 Activity 8: Discuss a poem written by a child in a concentration camp TG p83

Lesson 5: What choices did people have in Nazi Germany? LB p108

Activity 9: Attempting resistance; draw up a pamphlet in protest against Nazification TG p83



Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Internet and library access Pictures of Kristallnacht A3 sheets Koki pens Scissors, glue Magazines Worksheet TG p153

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 5 and 6 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 1; rubric 2 for Lesson 5; memo (TG p 85) for Lesson 6

Reinforcement: Find articles on Hitler’s reign Expanded opportunities: Discuss the value of studying history

Teacher reflection:

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SOCIAL SCIENCES TODAY – Grade 9 Chapter 6: Human rights Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 9 Duration: 12 hours Weeks: 17 - 20 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration H: LO1: Historical enquiry


H: LO2: Historical knowledge and Understanding

Places events, people and changes in the periods of history Identifies categories of causes and effects Explains and analyses the reasons for and results of events in history Recognises that change and development does not always mean progress

H: LO3: Historical interpretation

Understands the contested nature of content Constructs an interpretation based on sources Analyses issues which influence the way history has been written Explains the ways in which symbols are used

G: LO1: geographical enquiry

Carries out independent enquiries Asks significant questions to evaluate sources Analyses and reaches conclusions about information Correlates information from various sources Observes and records information in the field Uses the Assessment Standards Reports on the knowledge gained in the enquiry

Languages LO1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Life Orientation LO2 Arts and Culture LO1, 3

Content/ Knowledge: The end of World War II and the struggle for human rights:

• United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights • United States civil rights movement • Human rights and anti-colonial struggles in Africa

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights LB p114

Activity 1: Guilt of the Third Reich; discuss the meaning of human rights and reflect on Nazi Germany TG p90 Activity 2: Discuss the Bill of Rights and draw up a poster TG p91

Lesson 2: US Civil Rights Movement LB p117

Activity 3: Research the Civil Rights Movement and Martin Luther King TG p92 Activity 4: Look at events and issues about human rights in relation to the Civil Rights Movement TG p93 Activity 5: Understand the beliefs and policies of the Klu Klux Klan TG p93

Lesson 3: Human rights and anti-colonial struggles in Africa LB p121

Activity 6: Winds of Change; discuss colonisation and write a letter about change in Africa TG p94 Activity 7: Write a diary entry about Mandela’s release TG p95



Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to Internet and library Media archival material on Nelson Mandela Recording of Nkosi Sikel’ iAfrica A3 paper for posters coloured pens Worksheet TG p154

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 3 and 4 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 2 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p96) for Lesson 4

Reinforcement: Write a song for a Free Mandela concert Expanded opportunities: Research the story of Rosa Parks Debate passive resistance and peaceful protest

Teacher reflection:

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SOCIAL SCIENCES TODAY – Grade 9 Chapter 7: Apartheid in South Africa Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 9 Duration: 12 hours Weeks: 21 - 24 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration H: LO1: Historical enquiry

Investigates a topic by asking key questions Asks significant questions to evaluate the sources Analyses the information in the sources Presents an independent line of argument

H: LO2: Historical Knowledge and Understanding

Places events, people and changes in the periods of history Explains and analyses the reasons for and results of events in history

H: LO3: Historical Interpretation


Languages LO1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Life Orientation LO2 Arts and Culture LO1, 3

Content/Knowledge: Apartheid in South Africa:

• Impact of World War II • What was Apartheid? How did it affect people’s lives? • Repression and resistance to Apartheid in the 1950s; repression and the armed struggle in the 1960s • Divide and rule: the role of the homelands • Repression and the growth of mass democratic movements in the 1970s and 1980s: external and internal

pressure • Building a new identity in South Africa in the 1990s: pre-1994 negotiations • The first democratic elections and South Africa’s Constitution

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The Impact of World War Two on South Africa LB p126

Activity 1: Write a diary entry as a black soldier to develop empathy TG p100 Activity 2: Understand the economic effects of the war TG p100

Lesson 2: How did Apartheid happen? LB p128

Activity 3: Discuss issues around the 1913 Land Act TG p101

Lesson 3: How Apartheid affected people’s lives LB p130

Activity 4: Research Apartheid through media, references, photographs and interviews TG p102 Activity 5: Living in Apartheid South Africa; write diary entries based on different views TG p102

Lesson 4: Resisting the government LB p132

Activity 6: Compare the struggle in USA with anti-Apartheid struggles TG p104 Activity 7, Activity 8: Understanding and researching the Freedom Charter TG p104 Activity 9: Look at the role of popular culture of the 1950s TG p106

Lesson 5: Repression and the armed struggle in the 1960s LB p136

Activity 10: Looking at oral history in the context of the Sharpeville Massacre TG p106 Activity 11: Compare differing political views during Apartheid TG p108 Activity 12, Activity 13: Investigate underground activities and decisions of banned organisations, including the armed struggle TG p109

Lesson 6: Homeland policy LB p141

Activity 14, Activity 15: Discuss implications of the homelands policy and forced removals on people TG p111

Lesson 7: The 1976 uprisings LB p144

Activity 16: Reasons for protest; identify factors leading up to the youth uprisings TG p112

Lesson 8: Across the border LB p146

Activity 17: Destabilisation of the region; discuss various organisations and countries TG p113

Lesson 9: The 1980s; resistance grows LB p148

Activity 18: Discuss issues leading to the end of Apartheid and white resistance TG p114

Lesson 10: The 1990s: the end of Apartheid LB p151

Activity 19, Activity 20: Investigate and discuss strategies of resistance culture and white resistance to Apartheid TG pp114-115



Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Library and/ or Internet access Copies of articles on the Defiance Campaign and Freedom Charter Access to older members of community Worksheet TG p155

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for lessons 5, 10 and 11 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lesson 5; rubric 1 for Lesson 10; memo (TG p116) for Lesson 11

Reinforcement: Find pictures which have reference to the apartheid struggle Expanded opportunities: Research a massacre

Teacher reflection:

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SOCIAL SCIENCES TODAY – Grade 9 Chapter 8: The Cold War and the Nuclear Age Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 25 - 26 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration H: LO1: Historical enquiry



Places events, people and changes in the periods of history Identifies categories of causes and effects Explains and analyses the reasons for and results of events in history Recognises that change and development does not always mean progress



G: LO1: Geographical enquiry

Carries out independent enquiries Asks significant questions to evaluate sources Analyses and reaches conclusions about information from sources Correlates information from various sources Observes and records information in the field Uses the Assessment Standards above to justify the answer Reports on the knowledge gained in the enquiry

Languages LO2, 4, 5 Life Orientation LO2 Mathematics LO1

Content/Knowledge: The Nuclear Age and the Cold War:

• Hiroshima and Nagasaki: the changing nature of war • Ideologies: capitalism and Communism • United States vs. the Soviet Union as superpowers: the arms race, conflict over territory, the space race • The collapse of Communism • The collapse of Apartheid

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: The start of the Cold War LB p154

Activity 1: Nuclear weapons; look at sources about the issues relating to the bombing of Hiroshima TG p121

Lesson 2: After World War Two: a world divided LB p156

Activity 2: East and West; interpret cartoons to understand events TG p122 Activity 3: Identify differences between Communism and capitalism TG p123

Lesson 3: The world after World War Two LB p158

Activity 4: Investigate the Iron Curtain TG p124

Lesson 4: The arms race – the ‘balance of terror’ LB p160

Activity 5: Discuss cartoon; discuss opinions about the arms race TG p125 Activity 6: Look at the significance of the space race TG p125

Lesson 5: Territorial conflicts and proxy wars LB p162

Activity 7: Look at some of the attitudes and beliefs behind the Cold War TG p126

Lesson 6: The collapse of Communism LB p164

Activity 8: Discuss events leading up to the events of the Berlin Wall TG p127 Activity 9: Discuss the impact of the collapse of Communism on South Africa and Apartheid TG p128



Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Atlas Wall map of the world CD or recording of Russians by Sting Internet and library access Newspapers Articles and personal stories about the Berlin Wall Worksheet TG p156

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 3 for Lesson 2; memo (TG p129) for Lesson 7

Reinforcement: Diary entry of astronauts Expanded opportunities: Discuss the future of nuclear weapons.

Teacher reflection:

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SOCIAL SCIENCES TODAY – Grade 9 Chapter 9: Issues of our time Learning Areas: Social Sciences Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 27 - 28 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration H: LO1: Historical enquiry

Asks significant questions to evaluate the sources Analyses the information in the sources Presents an independent line of argument in answering questions Communicates knowledge and understanding


Identifies categories of causes and effects Explains and analyses the reasons for and results of events in history Recognises that change and development does not always mean progress


Understands the contested nature of content Constructs an interpretation based on sources Explains the ways in which symbols are used to remember events

Languages LO1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Life Orientation LO2, 3 Arts and Culture LO1, 3

Content/Knowledge: Issues of our time:

• Dealing with crimes against humanity: Apartheid and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission compared with the Holocaust and the Nuremberg Trials

• Xenophobia and genocide • The effects of globalisation on Africa

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Crimes against humanity LB p168

Activity 1: Understand what is meant by crimes against humanity TG p134 Activity 2: Discuss sources relating to the Nuremburg trials TG p136 Activity 3, Activity 4, Activity 5: Discuss moral choices; retribution versus forgiveness TG p136

Lesson 2: Examining xenophobia and genocide LB p172

Activity 6: Discuss a testimony about xenophobia TG p138 Activity 7: Define what is meant by genocide by looking at a case study TG 139 Activity 8, Activity 9, Activity 10: Developing empathy with people in history through the Rwanda case study TG p140

Lesson 3: Globalisation LB p178

Activity 11: Understand what is meant by globalisation TG p142

Lesson 4: A new vision for Africa: Africa’s economic recovery LB p179

Activity 12: Discuss issues of nationalism and stereotypes about being African TG p143 Activity 13: Look closer at NEPAD and its objectives TG p143



Social Sciences Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Media references to TRC Atlas Examples of logos and brand names Newsprint Large sheets of paper Glue, scissors Koki pens Materials for making posters Worksheet TG p158

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1and 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 1; memo (TG p144) for Lesson 5

Reinforcement: Role-play a situation similar to the TRC Expanded opportunities: Research genocide in Rwanda from the viewpoint of a UN soldier

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

RUBRIC 2: Geography/ History visual presentation (poster; pamphlet) Activity: Name: Date: Grade: Level 7

Excellent achievement far exceeding expected 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; labeled diagram) Activity:

Name:

Date:

Grade:

Level 7 Excellent achievement far exceeding expected 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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