In term 3, you will learn about why people choose to live where they do, and why certain areas are more popular than others.
Topic Category: Social Sciences
Grade 6 Climate and Vegetation Around the World
In term 3, you will learn all about climates around the world, which include forests and deserts.
Grade 6 Trade
In term 2, we learn about why people trade, what people trade, the concept of fair and unfair trade, as well as resources and their values.
Grade 6 Map Skills
In term 1, we will learn all about latitude and longitude, the hemispheres, the concept of scale, atlases and interesting information about global statistics.
Grade 5 – Minerals and Mining in South Africa
In term 4, you will learn about minerals and coal resources, mining and the environment, as well as mining and people.
Grade 5 – Weather, Climate and Vegetation of South Africa
In term 3, you will learn about the weather, rainfall and climate of South Africa.
Physical Features of South Africa
In term 2, we look at the physical features of South Africa, by viewing the various places, such as, the escarpment or the coastal plains. Within these areas we have a look at the mountains, rivers and other local attractions, and investigate how some of them go their names. Lastly we look at physical features and human activities that take place in these areas and how they change the landscape.
Grade 5 Map Skills
In term 1, we learn about the world map and compass directions, we then look at our African continent, as well as a physical map of Africa, which includes images of interesting rivers, lakes and mountains.