Teaching Natural Science and Technology Grade 7

Natural Science and Technology is taught together in these Grades.

• Grade 4 to 7

• Grades 4 to 6

• Grades 7-9

"Understanding and connecting ideas" is mentioned in the CAPS(2011).

• Specific Aim 2

• Specific Aim 3

• Specific Aim 1

Mechanical Systems is taught in detail in Grade:

• 4

• 6

• 7

The following is an example of a simple machine used for lifting.

• pulley

• robot

• hydraulic jack

The sequence of the Design Process as stated in CAPS( 2012).

• Investigate, Design, Make, Evaluate and Communicate

• Design, Investigate, Evaluate, Make and Communicate

• Explore, engage, evaluate and communicate

The knowledge strand that teaches concepts related to the environment, plants , animals and the human body.

• Science, Technology and Society

• Processing

• Life and Living

As a NST teacher you will need to develop the following process skill so that the learner is able to think and articulate the needs and wants of people in society.

• Critical thinking and Problem solving

• Measuring and Comparing

• Recording and Reporting on collected data

The teaching strategy that is a form of active learning that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios.

• Learner centred approach

• Inquiry based approach

• Direct instruction

The type of informal assessment that actively involves learners in assessment and the teacher acts as a facilitator.

• Discussion

• Peer assessment

• Investigations

The starting point for an assessment is a plan that states the problem, limits that are on the solution, and what the solution must do.

• Design brief

• Model

• MINI-PAT