PREFACE

PREFACE

Welcome in Grade 4!

You should read widely about the topics we are going to discuss to broaden your general knowledge.

Life Skills as subject contributes to your overall development as a learner. That means it teaches you about a variety of things so that you can reach your potential on a physical, intellectual, personal, emotional and social level. You will be equipped with knowledge and skills to help you function as fully-fledged member of society. The subject encourages you to develop life skills that will help you deal effectively with society’s challenges. Then you will also be able to play an active and responsible role in the community, and will be able to help and support many people.

Life Skills as subject comprises three sections: • Personal and Social Well-Being (PSW) • Physical Education (PE) • Creative Arts (CA) – Dramatic Arts and Visual Arts

In this study guide, the three sections flow together. The PE activities are not found at the back of the study guide, but are included in each term’s work. You can adjust the lesson content at your own discretion, but you have to ensure that ALL the work is completed during the term. You and your facilitator can adapt the lesson content as you see fit, but you have to ensure that ALL the work is covered during the term. If you, for example, want to do PE more than once a week, you can.

Personal and Social Well-Being teaches you about your role in the relationship between yourself and your environment and community. It gives you the life skills to make informed decisions regarding everyday life. This includes decisions about your personal lifestyle, health and social well-being.

It will help you deal with difficult situations. It mainly focuses on three topics: • Self-development • Health and environmental responsibility • Social responsibility

Physical Education, on the other hand, focuses on physical development. You will learn about healthy eating and exercise habits to boost your health and fitness.

The last part is Creative Arts. This exposes you to dance, drama, music and visual arts. It helps you develop and expand your creativity. Visual Arts focuses on the following three aspects: 1. Visual literacy 2. Designs in 2D 3. Designs in 3D

Dramatic Arts focuses on the following four aspects: 1. Warm-up and games 2. Improvise and create 3. Read, interpret and perform 4. Appreciate and reflect

All the formal assessments are in the portfolio book.