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SOCIAL SCIENCES FACILITATOR’S GUIDE: GEOGRAPHY Grade 4

A member of the FUTURELEARN group

Social Sciences Facilitator’s guide: Geography

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Grade 4

CAPS aligned

M Lübcker E van Emmenes

G04 ~ Social Sciences: Geography

Contents

Lesson elements.......................................................................................................................................... 6 Timetable and time management......................................................................................................... 7 Assessment requirements.......................................................................................................................8 Study tips and methods............................................................................................................................ 9 Other useful information......................................................................................................................... 9 Preface......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Year plan......................................................................................................................................................11 Unit 1: People and places.......................................................................................................................13 Lesson 1: Places to live...............................................................................................................................................14 Activity 1..................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Lesson 2: Jobs that people do in different places............................................................................................ 15 Activity 2..................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Lesson 3: Buildings and their uses in different regions............................................................................... 15 Activity 3..................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Lesson 4: How roads and trails are used in settlements............................................................................. 17 Activity 4......................................................................................................................................................................17

Lesson 5: Identify natural and man-made beacons.......................................................................................18

Activity 5..................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Lesson 6: Describe and sketch a short journey................................................................................................19

Activity 6..................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Lesson 7: Needs and wants.......................................................................................................................................19 Activity 7..................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Lesson 8: Basic needs: Water, food, energy, shelter and healthcare.......................................................20 Activity 8..................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Lesson 9: How people meet their needs.............................................................................................................20 Activity 9..................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Revision exercise.....................................................................................................................................................21

Unit 2: Map skills......................................................................................................................................24

Lesson 10: Different views of simple objects.................................................................................................... 25 Activity 10.................................................................................................................................................................. 25

Lesson 11: Pictures or letters as symbols or keys.......................................................................................... 25

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Lesson 12: Large-scale map symbols................................................................................................................... 25 Activity 11.................................................................................................................................................................. 26 Activity 12.................................................................................................................................................................. 26

Lesson 13: Simple grids and grid references.................................................................................................... 27 Activity 13.................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Lesson 14: Read and write directions on a map and in an area............................................................... 27 Unit 3: Reading important maps........................................................................................................ 28

Lesson 15: How we indicate oceans and land on a map..............................................................................29 Lesson 16: South Africa’s provinces and their capitals................................................................................29 Activity 14..................................................................................................................................................................29

Lesson 17: The earth is round and maps are flat…........................................................................................29 Activity 15..................................................................................................................................................................30

Unit 4: Food and farming in South Africa.........................................................................................32 Lesson 18: The food we eat – plants and animals.......................................................................................... 33 Lesson 19: Ways we obtain food............................................................................................................................33 Activity 16..................................................................................................................................................................34

Lesson 20: Subsistence farming and commercial farming.........................................................................34

Activity 17.................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Lesson 21: Cultivating food in towns and cities.............................................................................................. 35 Lesson 22: Different kinds of farming.................................................................................................................. 36

Lesson 23: Crop farming in South Africa............................................................................................................ 36 Lesson 24: Fruit farming in South Africa............................................................................................................ 36

Lesson 25: Livestock: Large animals, small animals and poultry............................................................ 37 Lesson 26: Case study: Cattle farming in South Africa................................................................................. 37 Activity 18.................................................................................................................................................................. 37

Lesson 27: Major crop and livestock farming areas in South Africa.......................................................38 Lesson 28: Processed and unprocessed food...................................................................................................38

Lesson 29: How and why food is processed......................................................................................................39 Lesson 30: From farm to factory, from supermarket to home..................................................................39

Unit 5: Water in South Africa................................................................................................................41

Lesson 31: Uses of water........................................................................................................................................... 42 Activity 19.................................................................................................................................................................. 42

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Lesson 32: Industrial uses water...........................................................................................................................42 Lesson 33: Water as a resource..............................................................................................................................42 Lesson 34: The water cycle....................................................................................................................................... 43 Lesson 35: The importance of water storage................................................................................................... 43 Activity 20..................................................................................................................................................................44

Lesson 36: Natural water sources.........................................................................................................................44

Lesson 37: Personal and daily uses that pollute water................................................................................ 45 Lesson 38: Waste water and sewage recycling................................................................................................ 45 Revision exercise....................................................................................................................................................46

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Learning objectives What learners should

know at the end of the

lesson according to CAPS requirements.

Lesson elements

Important terminology

Tips

New terminology to assist

Any information other

with the understanding of the subject as part of the lesson.

than the content, to guide learners through the learning process.

Activity Define Definitions of concepts to understand the content.

Questions to complete to

test learners’ knowledge of the completed lesson.

For the curious Encouragement to do

in-depth research about the content. Expand the

activity and exercise to such an extent that learners are

encouraged to explore. For gifted learners: expanded

Core content

Study/Revision

Emphasise the core of

Time spent studying the

the content; in-depth

explanation of a specific section of the lesson;

learners must understand

content at the end of the

unit and to prepare for a test or examination.

exercises. For Learners with Special Educational Needs

(LSEN): Explain the need to

complete the basic questions to achieve a pass mark.

this content.

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Timetable and time management

According to the CAPS policy, learners must spend three hours per week on Social Sciences. A

term of 10 weeks is therefore divided into 30 hours. The time allocation for Social Sciences:

History is therefore 15 hours per term, and 15 hours per term for Social Sciences: Geography.

Learners must spend 1½ hours per week studying Geography. You will find that some

instructions go quicker than others. It is always a good idea to allocate a little more time for more difficult concepts for extra revision of what is learnt, and time to practise the skills the

learners obtain. This Facilitator’s guide also has many extra activities and details to cover with those learners who finish quicker or are interested in broadening their knowledge above the

requirements.

Remember, time allocation per topic may vary, which means that the length of the lessons

may need to be varied as well. Follow the guidelines given for every unit or lesson, but most importantly, be guided by the learners and how easy or difficult they find each topic to grasp.

According to the study guide:

Term 1 – 10 lessons: In a term consisting of 10 weeks, learners must complete at least one Geography lesson per week.

Term 2 – 10 lessons: In a term consisting of 10 weeks, learners must complete at least one Geography lesson per week.

Term 3 – 10 lessons: In a term consisting of 10 weeks, learners must complete at least one Geography lesson per week.

Term 4 – 7 lessons: In a term consisting of 10 weeks, learners must complete at least one

Geography lesson per week and then spend time revising all the content covered for the

examination. It is also recommended that learners complete the revision exercises at the end

of Units 1 and 5 to refresh the skills obtained. This will enable learners to be properly prepared

for the examination.

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Assessment requirements

The recommended programme of assessment is as follows: Term 1

Term 2 Term 3

Term 4

History Geography History Geography History Geography History Geography

Project Assignment Assignment + June examination Assignment + June examination Term 3 test Term 3 test November examination November examination

Continuous assessment 75%

November examination 25%

Codes and percentages for recording and reporting Code 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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Description of competence/ability Outstanding achievement Meritorious achievement Substantial achievement Adequate achievement Average achievement Basic achievement Not achieved

Percentage 80 – 100 70 – 79 60 – 69 50 – 59 40 – 49 30 – 39 0 – 29

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Study tips and methods

Learners can use a mind map to memorise the information they have learnt. A mind map has

a main goal in the middle, with many side branches with headings and the table of contents

that can be very handy.

Keep the mind map at hand every time a new lesson is added. This way, the mind map is updated and the summaries that need to be done before the examinations are kept to a minimum.

Most lessons have an activity and a review exercise at the end of the unit. Ensure that learners understand the contents of the lesson. Review the activities and revision exercises with the

learners in preparation for the examinations. Each activity and revision test must be as complete as possible, and questions must be answered in full sentences.

Other useful information

If possible, get an atlas for the learners. Atlas skills are very important in Geography. Maps of

your local area are handy for mapwork. There are also a host of lessons and activities available online. Lots of organisations and projects give handy information on their websites.

Google Earth, for example, has wonderful aerial pictures and it makes it possible to study your area in detail. This will make it more relevant to learners. Google Earth has a mobile webpage as well, which you can access on any smartphone with an internet connection.

If possible, visit YouTube and search for, i.e., ‘mining in South Africa’; a host of different videos

and podcasts will pop up for you to watch. This is also useful for curious learners who would

like to learn more about the subject being covered.

This Facilitator’s guide contains lots of helpful hints and tips as well as extra exercises or activities that you can do with the learners. These are often just as important, as it will instil a

keen interest in the topic and encourage further learning.

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Preface

The Facilitator’s guide is only to be used for the facilitator and not the learners. It should be used in conjunction with the Grade 4 Study guide.

The answers to the activities are in this guide, although there are some activities for which there cannot be a specific answer. It will be stated as such.

As facilitator you must – where possible – discuss the lesson with the learners. Talk in general about the topic to test the learners’ existing knowledge. Then link it with the topic you will be

covering, thus making it relevant and easier for learners to grasp.

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Year plan

Keep the following in mind when planning your year:

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Be realistic and flexible

Keep your other subject timetables in mind

Allow for enough time to study for tests and examinations

Term

Unit and lesson

Date started

Date completed

Unit 1: People and places Lesson 1: Places to live

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Lesson 2: Jobs that people do in different places Lesson 3: Buildings and their uses in different regions Lesson 4: How roads and trails are used in settlements Lesson 5: Identify natural and man-made beacons Lesson 6: Describe and sketch a short journey

Lesson 7: Needs and wants Lesson 8: Basic needs: Water, food, energy, shelter and healthcare Lesson 9: How people meet their needs Unit 2: Map skills

Lesson 10: Different views of simple objects

Lesson 11: Pictures or letters as symbols or keys Lesson 12: Large-scale map symbols 2

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Lesson 13: Simple grids and grid references Lesson 14: Read and write directions on a map and in an area Unit 3: Reading important maps

Lesson 15: How we indicate oceans and land on a map Lesson 16: South Africa’s provinces and their capitals Lesson 17: The earth is round and maps are flat

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Facilitator’s Guide Unit 4: Food and farming in South Africa Lesson 18: The food we eat – plants and animals Lesson 19: Ways we obtain food Lesson 20: Subsistence farming and commercial farming Lesson 21: Cultivating food in towns and cities Lesson 22: Different kinds of farming

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Lesson 23: Crop farming in South Africa

Lesson 24: Fruit farming in South Africa Lesson 25: Livestock: Large animals, small animals and poultry Lesson 26: Case study: Cattle farming in South Africa Lesson 27: Major crop and livestock farming areas in South Africa Lesson 28: Processed and unprocessed food Lesson 29: How and why food is processed Lesson 30: From farm to factory, from supermarket to home Unit 5: Water in South Africa

Lesson 31: Uses of water

Lesson 32: Industrial uses of water 4

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Lesson 33: Water as a resource Lesson 34: The water cycle

Lesson 35: The importance of water storage

Lesson 36: Natural water sources Lesson 37: Personal and daily uses that pollute water Lesson 38: Waste water and sewage recycling

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Unit 1

People and places

Learning objectives After completing this unit, learners must be able to do the following: ●●

Identify and describe the various places people live, including farms, villages,

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Identify and explain various types of buildings and their uses, including houses,

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towns, and cities.

Identify and describe the various places people work.

animal shelters, shops, schools, clinics, banks, offices, places of worship,

factories, garages and train stations.

Understand roads and footpaths and how each is used within settlements.

Identify various landmarks.

Understand the difference between natural and man-made landmarks.

Describe and draw a short journey, such as explaining the route they take to school or a shopping centre.

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Explain how to get from one place to another using terminology such as left,

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Differentiate between needs and wants.

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right and straight.

Identify significant landmarks and correctly name roads or streets.

Identify the basic human needs, including water, food, shelter, healthcare and energy.

Understand the different ways in which people meet their needs.

Apply the knowledge they have learnt with a case study or relevant situation.

Introduction It is highly recommended that learners add to the terminology list in the Study guide. They need

to understand the terminology to understand the content especially for tests or examinations.

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Along with each topic covered, there are several suggested internet links for learners to

follow as well as additional information, games and activities to complete. These are highly

recommended, but not compulsory. However, at the end of each lesson, you must ensure that learners obtained the necessary skills to comply with the outcomes.

Lesson 1 Places to live

Discuss the different places where people live. Talk about why people live where they do, e.g., farmers living on farms. Focus on your immediate surroundings or places the learners recently

visited. Let them discuss different buildings they have seen, what they think are important elements in a place to live and what is vital for survival.

The aim of this lesson is for learners to differentiate between different settlements, including farms, villages, towns and cities. They do not need to differentiate between rural and urban

settlements yet, but if you think they will understand these concepts, feel free to discuss it.

Allocate approximately one hour to complete this lesson but allow for extra time to complete the activity. You may add any information to the mind map or do some extra tasks.

For the curious Watch this short YouTube video on the difference between city life and country life. bit.ly/2TgJ7VA

Activity 1 Learners’ answers will differ.

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Lesson 2 Jobs that people do in different places

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In this lesson learners must be able to link the jobs that people can do with the place or settlement in which they live. It obviously varies from settlement to settlement, but there will

usually be some common ground. Try to have a look at jobs from all three industry sectors,

i.e., primary (raw materials), secondary (manufacturing or production) and tertiary (sales of goods or services). Learners do not need to understand these terms yet, it’s merely for future

reference.

Activity 2 1.

On a farm

In the city

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plant maize 

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milk cows 

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plough fields 

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harvest wheat 

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sow grain 

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farm manager 

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sheep shearer 

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2.

herd cattle 

attorney 

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police officer 

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doctor 

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banker 

teacher  chef 

hairdresser 

firefighter 

2.1. Pastor/priest/reverend (accept any religious occupation) 

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2.2. Doctor  (1) [18]

Lesson 3 Buildings and their uses in different regions This lesson studies the various types of buildings. It is a very interesting and practical topic.

Visit and take photos of the different types of buildings that occur in the neighbourhood. If there are any unique ones, or buildings that serve a specific purpose, discuss them with the

learners. This lesson should take approximately an hour to complete, and allow some extra time for practical work and to complete the activity.

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For the curious Watch the YouTube video on the Union Buildings. bit.ly/2MDWLfH

For the curious Put on your safety belt and take a tour through the streets of Sandton by watching the following YouTube video. bit.ly/2BbIPF5

Activity 3 1.

1.1.

place of worship 

1.2.

farmhouse 

1.5.

flats 

1.8.

hospital/clinic 

1.3.

1.4.

1.6.

1.7.

1.9.

train station  airport 

bank 

petrol station  house 

1.10. school 

1.11. shopping centre  1.12. animal shelter 

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Accept any relevant answer. Guidelines: 2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

2.4.

2.5.

Where believers gather to worship their god. 

A house on a farm in which a farmer and his family live.  Where people travel by train to other stations. 

Where airplanes take off and land to transport passengers/goods over great distances to other airports. 

Multiple small apartments stacked on top of one another. 

2.6.

Where you can store and exchange your money. 

2.9.

A structure in which people live to protect them against the elements. 

2.7.

2.8.

Where you can fill up your car with petrol/diesel.  Where people receive basic healthcare services. 

2.10. Where children gather to be educated. 

2.11. A large centre with various shops, restaurants and entertainment areas.  2.12. A place where abused/stray animals are cared for. 

(12 × 1) = (12) [24]

Lesson 4 How roads and trails are used in settlements Learners must be able to differentiate between a road and a trail and discuss the uses of each.

They should recognise pictures of both and be able to explain how each is used in a settlement.

Spend approximately an hour on this topic, and try and visit different kinds of roads that were discussed.

Activity 4 1.

A town is a settlement with streets, houses, shops and buildings such as schools and banks. 

A city is bigger than a town. There are more shops and bigger/busier streets, and large cities usually have an airport. 

A farm is a piece of land on which people farm animals and/or grow 2.

crops.

Learners’ answers must be relevant. Use your own discretion.

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3.1. False 

(1)

3.4. True 

(1)

3.2. False 

(1)

3.3. False 

(1)

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Lesson 5 Identify natural and man-made beacons Learners need to understand the concept of a landmark and that it is unique to the area in

which it is located. They must also differentiate between man-made and natural landmarks.

They must be able to identify the type of landmark from a picture or object. Allow no more than an hour for this topic, including the time it takes to complete the activity.

For the curious Watch the YouTube video on Table Mountain. bit.ly/2WtLkvt

For the curious Watch the YouTube video on the Nelson Mandela bridge. bit.ly/2MHPk6Z

For the curious These little activities are rather important as it will instil a greater enthusiasm for learning.

Ensure that learners complete them on their own as far as possible.

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Natural 

4.

Natural/man-made 

2.

3.

5.

6.

Natural/man-made 

9.

Man-made 

Man-made 

7.

Natural 

10. Man-made 

Man-made 

8.

Natural  Natural 

Lesson 6 Describe and sketch a short journey

(10 × 1) = [10]

Complete the activity with the learners. If possible, drive them to a regular spot, but let them give the directions. Spend approximately two hours on this topic and have the learners complete the route actions by drawing a basic map and using words to give directions.

Activity 6 1.

Turn left  onto River Road,  turn left  onto First Avenue  and turn left again  onto

2.

Turn left onto River Road,  left  onto First Avenue,  left  onto Main Street,  and

Main Street. 

(6)

right  onto Workers Way.  The bank is on the left. 

(8)

[14]

Lesson 7 Needs and wants Spend an hour on this topic. Learners must know the difference between needs and wants. As an introduction, let them make a list of things they must have in order to survive and a separate

list of things they would like to have. Let them aim for at least 10 items. Then go through the

list with the learners and identify whether they have put their items under the correct heading.

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Facilitator’s Guide Activity 7 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Need  Need 

Want  Need 

Want 

Lesson 8 Basic needs: Water, food, energy, shelter and healthcare

(5 × 1) = [5]

This is an important concept that learners must understand and you should allocate approximately two hours for discussion, including the time it takes to complete the activity.

Activity 8 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Food 

Energy 

Water 

Shelter 

Healthcare 

Lesson 9 How people meet their needs

(5 × 1) = [5]

It is important to link prior knowledge to this lesson. Spend an hour at most on this lesson.

Activity 9 1.

Farmer 

4.

Miner 

2.

3.

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Firefighter 

Hairdresser 

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