Learners in the Intermediate Phase enjoy the practical activities and investigations, which are integral parts of Natural Sciences and Technology. It is something they can get excited about and that can be taken outside of the classroom. Try to allocate a large portion of your teaching time to perform investigations or design and build technology projects. This is one of the specific aims of the Natural Sciences and Technology curriculum. Learners put their knowledge into practice by performing practical activities.
Learners should be able to see the practical uses of science and technology. In
order to do this, try not to only build up the learners’ knowledge, but help them make connections to the world around them. For example, understanding the frame structure of the human skeleton to support the body and keep its shape will help learners understand the importance of frame structures in buildings. The link between Natural Sciences and Technology is clear here.
By making these links, you will help the learners to develop the major processes
and design skills needed for Natural Sciences and Technology. These skills include observing and comparing phenomena in the world around them, identifying problems and using knowledge to design solutions to these problems. Where possible, provide real and local examples of how theories in Natural Sciences have helped design technological solutions in the world around them.
The practical activities also provide an excellent opportunity for you to promote
healthy attitudes and values, such as respect for living things and the environment. Learners must not strip leaves off of plants and must handle animals with care. These attitudes can be promoted from Grade 4 and will help them understand more complicated concepts later on, such as the need for renewable energy in Grade 6.
Inclusive teaching What is inclusive teaching?
In the Intermediate Phase, it is crucial that learners find themselves in an environment where they can develop an interest in learning and the belief that they can learn. Inclusive education is defined as a learning environment that promotes the full personal, academic and professional development of all learners irrespective of race, class, gender, disability, religion, culture, sexual preference, learning styles and language.
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