DEPARTEMENTSHOOF: Dr. J. Krause
NATUURWETENSKAPPE / NATURAL SCIENCES
The Natural Sciences Learning Area comprises of a wide variety of fields of inquiry, ranging from the study of how stars form to how microscopically small animals live and the study of crystals and chemical reactions.
Hierdie leerarea is slegs vir Gr 8 en 9. Dit word hoofsaaklik ingedeel in die volgende areas:
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Lewe, die omgewing en biodiversiteit
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Energie en veranderinge (oordrag van energie by fisiese en biologiese sisteme)
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Planeet aarde
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Materie en Materiale (chemiese sisteme se veranderinge en reaksies)
FISIESE WETENSKAPPE / PHYSICAL SCIENCE
VAKINLIGTING
Hierdie vakgebied stel die leerder in staat om basiese kennis te verwerf wat betref wetenskaplike prosesse en denkwyse. Leerders se vermoë om logies te redeneer, verbande in te sien, gevolgtrekkings te maak en ook Wiskundige berekeninge te doen, word ontwikkel.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Physical Sciences component (Physics and Chemistry) of Natural Sciences passed in gr. 9 on level 3.
BENADERINGSWYSE
Praktiese werk geniet ‘n hoë prioriteit. Leer deur self te doen en te ontdek. Leerders se vermoë om logies te redeneer, verbande in te sien en gevolgtrekkings te maak, word ontwikkel. Die rol van hierdie vak in die lewe van elke Suid-Afrikaner: Die fisiese wetenskappe beïnvloed wetenskaplike en tegnologiese ontwikkeling wat die basis is vir ‘n land se ekonomiese groei en sosiale welvaart. Hierdie vakgebied stel die leerder in staat om basiese kennis te verwerf wat betref tegnologiese ontwikkeling op die terreine van behuising, die kos wat ons eet, die klere wat ons dra, materiale wat ons gebruik, mediese diagnoses en behandelings, rekenaars en ander inligtingstegnologie. Die nuwe kurrikulum van die fisiese wetenskappe stel hom ten doel om die verwerwing van wetenskaplike kennis en wetenskaplike geletterdheid meer toeganklik te maak vir alle Suid-Afrikaners.
SYLLABUS
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Engineering, natural sciences, medical science, dentistry, vetenary science, agricultural studies, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, optometry, pilot, etc.
VAKPRESTASIES:
2008
Onderskeidings: 6
LEWENSWETENSKAPPE / LIFE SCIENCE
A systematic study of life in the changing natural and man-made environment. The study involves critical inquiry, reflection and the understanding of concepts, processes and their application in society. Learners will develop scientific inquiry, problem solving, critical thinking and other skills, which will be applied to interpret Life Sciences and explain certain phenomena. Learners will be able to apply scientific knowledge in their personal lives as responsible citizens in ways that will contribute to a healthy lifestyle and the sustainable management of resources. Through the study of Life Sciences, learners can develop and understanding of the nature of science, the influence of ethics and the interrelationship of science, technology, indigenous knowledge, environment and society.
Lewenswetenskappe word onderverdeel in die volgende kennisareas:
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Omgewingstudies (Bevolkings- en Gemeenskapsekologie)
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Lewensprosesse in plante en diere (reaksie op die omgewing en voortplanting)
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Lewe op molekulêre, sellulêre en weefselvlak (DNS, Genetika en genetiese modifikasie)
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Diversiteit, verandering en kontinuïteit (Evolusie)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Scientific inquiry and problem-solving skills
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Application of knowledge of Life Sciences
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Life, sciences, technology, environment and community. The learner should demonstrate and understanding of the role of ethics and the interrelationship between science, technology, knowledge, environment and society.
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Researcher, biochemist, nature conservationist, environmentalist, ecologist, parapsychologist, geneticist, food technologist.
VAKPRESTASIES:
2008
Onderskeidings: 7
2009
Onderskeidings: 5
