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Senior Phase – Grade 9

Today Planning Pack

LIFE ORIENTATION

Contents:

Work Schedule: Page

Grade 9 …………………………………………………………… 2

Lesson Plans:

Grade 9 …………………………………………………………… 4

Rubrics:

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

Note: You need to complete 1 formal assessment task per term for Life Orientation for the Senior Phase. This work schedule shows all the opportunities for formal assessment.

Work schedule for Life Orientation Today – Grade 9 Term Week LO and AS Chapter Assessment Resources

1 1-3 LO3: Personal development LO5: Orientation to the world of work

1: Choosing my way

Informal and formal assessment

Life Orientation Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library

1 4-6 LO3: Personal development LO4: Physical development and movement

2: Movement is my game


Life Orientation Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Brooms Tennis balls

2 7-9 LO1: Health promotion LO2: Social development

3: Our environmental health


Life Orientation Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Piece of paper Colour crayons Koki pens

2 10 -12 LO2: Social development LO3: Personal development

4: Living with others



2 13-16 LO3: Personal development LO5: Orientation to the world of work

5: My future opportunities

Informal and formal assessment. Test

Life Orientation Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Newspapers (classified section) Access to the Internet or library

3 17-20 LO1: Health promotion LO2: Social development

6: My health is my choice



3 21-23 LO2: Social development LO3: Personal development

7: My emotions and relationships 7


Life Orientation Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Copy of the Bill of Rights Access to the Internet or library

3 24-26 LO1: Health Promotion LO3: Personal development LO4: Physical development and movement

8: My physical well-being



4

27-29

LO2: Social development LO3: Personal development

9: My social world



4 30-32 LO2: Social Development LO3: Personal development LO5: Orientation to the world of work

10: Learning to work

Informal and formal assessment Test


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LESSON PLANS – Grade 9 Chapter 1: Choosing my way Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 1 – 3 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO3: Personal Development

Analyses and reflects on positive personal qualities Applies goal-setting and decision-making strategies Critically evaluates own application of problem-solving skills

LO5: Orientation to the World of Work

Outlines a plan for own lifelong learning

Languages LO2

Content/Knowledge: Self-image:

• Personal, positive attributes • Problem-solving • Decision making • Goals

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Success in Grade 9 LB p7

Activity 1: Do you talk positively to yourself? Look at messages to self TG p3

Lesson 2: How to become more positive LB p9

Activity 2: Become your own life coach; develop skills in positive self-image TG p4 Activity 3: Identify positive qualities in self TG p5 Activity 4: Train your inner coach; look at a positive way of viewing situations TG p6

Lesson 3: Problem-solving and decision-making LB p13

Activity 5, Activity 6: Learn and practise skills in decision-making TG p8 Activity 7: What would you do? Role-play a situation TG p10

Lesson 4: Goal setting LB p17

Activity 8: Identify your long-term goals TG p12 Activity 9, Activity 10: Set your medium-term and short-term goals TG p13

Lesson 5: Assessment LB p20

Assessment activity TG p14


Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 2, 3, 5 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 2; Rubric 1 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p14) for Lesson 5

Reinforcement: Discuss what makes people feel good Expanded opportunities: Role-play situations

Teacher reflection:

3

LESSON PLANS – Grade 9 Chapter 2: Movement is my game Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 4 – 6 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO3: Personal Development

Applies goal-setting and decision-making strategies

LO4: Physical Development and Movement

Refines and evaluates own and peer movement performance including rotation, balance and elevation Critically evaluates and executes a game plan for individual or team sport

Arts and Culture LO3

Content/Knowledge: Physical movement:

• Game plans • Rotation • Elevation • Balance

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Balance, elevation and rotation LB p23

Activity 1: Play a balancing game TG p20 Activity 2: Practise balancing tricks TG p20 Activity 3: Design a circus act TG p21 Activity 4: Learn about weight-lifting TG p21 Activity 5: Learn about lifting each other safely TG p22 Activity 6: Investigate rotations TG p23 Activity 7: Create a circle dance TG p23

Lesson 2: Getting your game plan into action LB p30

Activity 8, Activity 9: Develop a game plan TG p24



Life Orientation Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Access to the Internet or library Brooms Tennis balls

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1and 3 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 3 for Lesson 1; memo (TG p25) for Lesson 3

Reinforcement: Adapt activities for disabled learners Expanded opportunities: Planning your next game

Teacher reflection:

4

LESSON PLANS – Grade 9 Chapter 3: Our environmental health Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 7 – 9 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1: Health Promotion Develops and implements an environmental health programme

Discusses ways to apply insights gained from participating in an activity related to national health or a safety promotion programme

LO2: Social Development

Debates issues with regard to citizens’ rights and personal choices

Social Sciences (History) LO1 Natural Sciences LO1, 3

Content/Knowledge: Environmental health:

• Water usage • Hygiene

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Water is our environmental health LB p35

Activity 1: Identify issues relating to clean drinking water TG p29 Activity 2: Interview older people TG p30 Activity 3: Identify health risks in the water TG p30

Lesson 2: Saving water for our national health LB p39

Activity 4: Drink and be healthy; make a poster TG p31 Activity 5: How much water do we use at home? Do a water audit TG p32 Activity 6, Activity 7: Identify ways of saving water TG p32 Activity 8: Design a water-saving action plan at school TG p33



Life Orientation Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Piece of paper Colour crayons Koki pens Access to the Internet or library

Assessment: Type of assessment: Formal assessment for Lessons 1, 2 and 3 Informal assessment: all other activities can be used for informal assessment Form of assessment: Rubric 1 for Lesson 1; rubric 2 for Lesson 2; memo (TG p34) for Lesson 3

Reinforcement: Read the story and decide if you would drink the water. Discuss why you would or would not drink it Expanded opportunities: Investigate what could be in our water

Teacher reflection:

5

LESSON PLANS – Grade 9 Chapter 4: Living with others Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 10 – 12 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO2: Social Development

Debates issues with regard to citizens’ rights and personal choices Reports on participation in or planning of the local celebration of a national day Critically investigates issues of diversity in South Africa

LO3: Personal Development

Critically discusses own rights and responsibilities Responds appropriately to emotions in challenging situations

Languages LO2, 5

Content/Knowledge: Personal choices and constitutional rights

• Heritage Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Rights and choices LB p47

Activity 1: Discuss whose fault it is; make decisions and have a debate based on a case study TG p37 Activity 2: Brainstorm ideas about the ‘right to life’ TG p38 Activity 3: Think about who has the right; discuss a case study TG p38

Lesson 2: Diversity in our Rainbow Nation LB p50

Activity 4, Activity 5, Activity 6, Activity 7, Activity 8: Learn more about languages we speak and how to use them as polite expressions and greetings TG p39

Lesson 3: Celebrating our inheritance LB p54

Activity 9, Activity 10: A custom we want to keep; discuss and identify customs TG p41 Activity 11: Plan a heritage day celebrations TG p42




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 3 for Lesson 3; memo (TG p43) for Lesson 4

Reinforcement: Make a poster about the cultures known to you Expanded opportunities: Discuss cultures in a group

Teacher reflection:

6

LESSON PLANS – Grade 9 Chapter 5: My future opportunities Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 9 Duration: 8 hours Weeks: 13 – 16 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO3: Personal Development

Analyses and reflects on positive personal qualities in a range of contexts Applies goal-setting and decision-making strategies

LO5: Orientation to the world of work

Motivates own career and study choices Critically reflects and reports on opportunities in the workplace

Languages LO2, 3 Social Sciences (Geography) LO1 Economic and Management Sciences LO1, 4

Content/Knowledge: The future:

• Personality • Interests • Abilities • Needs • Values

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Design your future LB p59

Discuss what you would like to do when you’ve grown up

Lesson 2: Think about yourself LB p59

Activity 1: Examine own personality TG p46 Activity 2: Test your interests TG p47 Activity 3: Test your values TG p48 Activity 4: Identify skills TG p48

Lesson 3: Your career LB p65

Activity 5: Read and analyse case histories of the careers of others TG p49 Activity 6: Research local career opportunities TG p50

Lesson 4: Assessment LB p69 Assessment activity TG p51



Reinforcement: Discuss your likes and dislikes in a group Expanded opportunities: Research local career opportunities

Teacher reflection:

7

LESSON PLANS – Grade 9 Chapter 6: My health is my choice Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 9 Duration: 8 hours Weeks: 17 – 20 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1: Health Promotion

Illustrates and evaluates the influence of ecological, social, economic, cultural and political factors on own personal choice of diet Investigates personal and social factors Critically evaluates resources on health information

LO2: Social Development

Debates issues with regard to citizens’ rights and personal choices Reports on participation in or planning of a local celebration Critically discusses social relationships Critically investigates issues of diversity in South Africa Reflects on and discusses the contributions of various religions


Analyses and reflects on positive personal qualities Critically discusses own rights and responsibilities

Languages LO2, 4, 5 Arts and Culture LO1, 3 Social Sciences (Geography) LO1

Content/Knowledge: Health:

• Food choices • Drug and alcohol abuse • HIV/AIDS

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: You are what you eat LB p71

Activity 1: Analyse own food choices TG p56 Activity 2: Look at different cultures; make a pamphlet TG p56

Lesson 2: Drug abuse LB p75

Activity 3: Investigate drug rehabilitation though a case study; make a flyer TG p57 Activity 4: Research reasons for drug abuse TG p59 Activity 5, Activity 6: Discuss and make a rap song about healthy alternatives TG p59

Lesson 3: Health and HIV/AIDS LB p79

Activity 7, Activity 8: Research and collect information about health provision TG p60 Activity 9: Find out more about HIV/AIDS TG p61 Activity 10: Research treatment options for HIV/AIDS TG p62





Reinforcement: Assign a specific culture to research Expanded opportunities: Do further research

Teacher reflection:

8

LESSON PLANS – Grade 9 Chapter 7: My emotions and relationships Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 21 – 23 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO2: Social Development

Debates issues with regard to citizens’ rights and personal choices.


Critically discusses own rights and responsibilities in interpersonal relationships Responds appropriately to emotions in challenging situations Explains what has been learned from a challenging personal interaction by critically reflecting on own behaviour

Languages LO2, 4 Arts and Culture LO3

Content/Knowledge: Personal relationships:

• Responsibility • Solutions to negative relationships • Self-reflection skills

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Interpersonal relationships LB p85

Activity 1: Talk about relationships TG p66 Activity 2: Discuss rights and responsibilities TG p67 Activity 3: Evaluate relationship skills TG p67 Activity 4: Discuss rights and responsibilities in relationships TG p68 Activity 5: Who is right and who is responsible? Have a debate TG p69

Lesson 2: Emotions in relationships LB p90

Activity 6: Role-play situations in a relationship TG p70 Activity 7: Learn about the feelings of others; discuss a case study TG p71 Activity 8: Write about your own learning experiences TG 72



Life Orientation Today Grade 9 Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide Poster Access to the Internet or library


Reinforcement: Reread case study together Expanded opportunities: Write about a challenge or interaction you have had

Teacher reflection:

9

LESSON PLANS – Grade 9 Chapter 8: My physical well-being Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 9 Duration: hours Weeks: 24 – 26 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO1: Health Promotion Discusses ways to apply insights gained from participating in an

activity related to national health or a safety promotion programme LO3: Personal Development

Explains what has been learned from a challenging personal interaction by critically reflecting on own behaviour

LO4: Physical Development and Movement

Participates in and evaluates own performance in an adventurous recreational outdoor activity Assesses own physical wellness level and sets personal goals for improvement Reports on and discusses sport ethics

Languages LO2 Mathematics LO1

Content/Knowledge: Physical well-being:

• Exercise • Ethics in sport

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Physical wellness LB p97

Activity 1: Investigate what wellness means TG p76 Activity 2: Evaluate own health and wellness TG p76 Activity 3: Answer questions about smoking TG p77 Activity 4: Do daily exercises TG p77

Lesson 2: Ethics in sport LB p102

Activity 5, Activity 6: Write a Code of Ethics for players and for spectators TG p78 Activity 7: Develop skills in trust TG p79

Lesson 3: Let’s have an adventure LB p104

Activity 8, Activity 9: Play team-building games TG p79





Reinforcement: Discuss what you can do to be healthy Expanded opportunities: Do the adventure with ants (LB p107)

Teacher reflection:

10

LESSON PLANS – Grade 9 Chapter 9: My social world Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 27 – 29 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO2: Social Development

Reports on participation in or planning of a local celebration Critically discusses social relationships in a variety of situations Reflects on and discusses the contributions of various religions


Critically discusses own rights and responsibilities in interpersonal relationships

Arts and Culture LO1 Social Sciences (History) LO1

Content/Knowledge: Personal relationships:

• Knowledge • Skills • Values

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Our heritage day celebrations LB p111

Activity 1: Walk towards your heritage; discuss and answer questions about heritage TG p84

Lesson 2: How religions promote peace LB p111

Activity 2: Look at actions for peace TG p84 Activity 3: Make decisions TG p85 Activity 4: Write a Peace Policy TG p85

Lesson 3: Living with my friends, family and community LB p114

Activity 5: Role-play good acts of friendship TG p86 Activity 6: Discuss ideas for good relationships between genders TG p86 Activity 7: Are boyfriends and girlfriends equal? Discuss a case study TG p87 Activity 8: Discuss issues worrying care-givers TG p87 Activity 9: Sing your thank-yous; celebrate older people TG 88





Reinforcement: Discuss how to promote peace Expanded opportunities: Discuss how you will care for old people in your community

Teacher reflection:

11

LESSON PLANS – Grade 9 Chapter 10: Learning to work Learning Areas: Life Orientation Grade: 9 Duration: 6 hours Weeks: 30 – 32 Learning Outcome Assessment Standards Integration LO2: Social Development

Debates issues with regard to citizens’ rights and personal choices Critically discusses social relationships in a variety of situations


Critically discusses own rights and responsibilities Applies goal-setting and decision-making strategies

LO5: Orientation to the World of Work

Researches study and career funding providers Critically reflects and reports on opportunities in the workplace Discusses rights and responsibilities in the workplace Outlines a plan for own lifelong learning

Languages LO2, 3 Social Sciences (Geography) LO1 Economic and Management Sciences LO1, 4

Content/Knowledge: Career planning;

• CV • Funding • Work opportunities • Rights and responsibilities • Lifelong learning

Learning activities Teaching methods/approach Resources Lesson 1: Take charge and find out LB p121

Discuss how you will research your chosen career

Lesson 2: Curriculum Vitae LB p122

Activity 1, Activity 2: Write your own CV TG p92

Lesson 3: Career providers LB p124

Activity 3: What choices do I have? Understand study options TG p93 Activity 4: Research entrance requirements TG p94

Lesson 4: Funding providers LB p126

Activity 5: Pay your way; look at own funding situation TG p96

Lesson 5: The work place: opportunities and lifelong learning LB p127

Activity 6: Comparing opportunities TG p96 Activity 7, Activity 8: Discuss rights and responsibilities TG p98





Reinforcement: Use a template to write a CV Expanded opportunities: Do newspaper research

Teacher reflection:

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RUBRIC 1: Presentation of interview/ debate/ argument/ discussion/ role play 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

Present with understanding key concepts and ideas

Express own ideas and points of view; structure an argument; interview

Accurate information

Listen to and evaluate ideas of others

Effective use of body language

Use correct vocabulary and terminology

Speak clearly and audibly

14

RUBRIC 2: Visual presentation (poster; collage; mind map) Activity:

Name:

Date:

Grade:








Appearance Exceptionally eye-catching; outstandingly creative

Eye-catching; creative

Attractive; fairly creative

Merely presentable; little creativity

Visually unappealing

Slapdash presentation

Information Expresses excellent evidence of topic; factually accurate

Good clear evidence of topic; factually correct knowledge

Some reasonable ideas and evidence of topic; mostly correct knowledge

Some evidence of topic; merely adequate presentation of knowledge

No clear ideas; little factual knowledge presented

No clear ideas expressed; inaccurate knowledge

Depth of understanding

Shows maturity and great insight

Shows some maturity and insight

Shows partial maturity and insight

Shows little maturity and insight

No evidence of insight or maturity

No insight or evidence of care or thoughtfulness

Audience Appropriate for target audience

Only fairly appropriate for target audience

Inappropriate for target audience

Activity misunderstood or incomplete

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RUBRIC 3: Group or team participation Activity:

Name:

Date:

Grade:








Follow instructions

Work in a group/ as a team member

Support others

Engage fully in the activity

Evaluate own participation

Share responsibilities/ delegate as a leader

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