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GEOGRAPHY GRADE 11

                                               

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CONTENTS PAGE  

 

CONTENTS  PAGE  .......................................................................................................................................  2  

PROGRAMME  OF  ASSESSMENT  FOR  GRADE  11  ..............................................................................  4  

EXAM  REQUIREMENTS  FOR  GRADE  11  .............................................................................................  5  

TEACHING  GEOGRAPHY  GRADE  11  ....................................................................................................  6  

ACTIVITY  A:  GEOGRAPHY  SKILLS  AND  TECHNIQUES  ..............................................................................................  6  

ACTIVITY  B:  MAPWORK  SKILLS:  CALCULATING  VERTICAL  EXAGGERATION  AND  GRADIENT  .........................  8  

ACTIVITY  C:  FIELDWORK  TASKS  .............................................................................................................................  10  

ACTIVITY  D:  EXAM  PRACTICE  .................................................................................................................................  12  

HOW  PLATINUM  AND  FOCUS  BOOKS  CAN  HELP  YOUR  TEACHING.  .......................................  15  

 

     

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OVERVIEW OF GRADE 11 TOPICS AND SUBTOPICS IN

GEOGRAPHY CAPS      

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PROGRAMME OF ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE 11  CAPS  provides  every  subject  with  a  detailed  Programme  of  Assessment.    The  table  below  indicates  the  formal  assessment  task  for  the  year  for  Grade  11  Geography.        

Assessment Total Marks

Term 1 Assessment task 1 20

Test 10

Term 2 Assessment task 2 20

Midyear exam 20

Term 3 Test 10

Term 4 Assessment task 3 20

Year mark 100

Term 4 Final exam 300

Total Marks 400 (100+300)              

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EXAM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 11  

The  information  below  provides  a  summary  of  the  exam  requirements  for  June  and  end  of  year  examinations  for  Grade  11  Geography.    

 

 

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TEACHING GEOGRAPHY GRADE 11    Activity  A:  Geography  skills  and  techniques    This  activity  is  taken  from  a  Grade  11  Geography  Topic.    This  example  is  given  from  Platinum  Geography  Grade  11.    Topics  to  be  covered:  

• Grade  11  Geography  skills  and  techniques  • Learning  styles  and  teaching  methods  of  calculating  

 Instructions:  

• Participants  should  complete  this  activity  in  pairs.  • Study  the  extracts  taken  from  Platinum  Grade  11  Geography.  • Answer  the  questions  that  follow.  

 Taken  from  Platinum  Geography  (page  8)    

   Taken  from  Platinum  Geography  (page  13)  

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 Taken  from  Platinum  Geography  (page18)    Questions:    

1. Discuss  the  process  you  would  use  to  take  the  learners  through  calculating  distance  on  a  topographical  map.      

 2. Discuss  the  methods  that  can  be  used  to  help  learner  grasp  this  skill.  

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Activity  B:  Mapwork  Skills:  Calculating  vertical  exaggeration  and  gradient    This  activity  is  taken  from  a  Grade  11  Geography  Topic.    This  example  is  given  from  Platinum  Geography  Grade  11.    Topics  to  be  covered:  

• Grade  11  Calculating  vertical  exaggeration  and  gradient  • Practical  application  of  theory  

 Instructions:  

• Participants  should  complete  this  activity  in  pairs.  • Study  the  diagram  taken  from  Platinum  Grade  11  Geography.  • Answer  the  questions  that  follow.      

   Taken  from  Platinum  Geography  (page  31)    

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 Taken  from  Platinum  Geography  (page  34)    Questions:    

1. Read  the  text  above.  2. Identify  the  skills  and  knowledge  your  learners  would  need  to  have  in  order  

to  complete  the  task.  3. How  would  you  address  a  lack  of  skills  and  or  knowledge  with  your  class?  

 

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Activity  C:  Fieldwork  Tasks    This  activity  is  taken  from  a  Grade  11  Geography  Topic.    This  example  is  given  from  Focus  Geography  Grade  11.    Topics  to  be  covered:  

• Grade  11  Fieldwork  Tasks  • Assessment  

 

Instructions:  • Participants  should  complete  this  activity  in  pairs.  • Study  the  extract  taken  from  Focus  Geography  Grade  11.  • Answer  the  questions  that  follow.  

 

   

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   Taken  from  Focus  Geography  (pages  65–66)    Questions:  

 1. Fieldwork  tasks  require  a  large  amount  of  preparation  from  the  teacher  and  

the  learner.    Discuss  the  preparation  and  briefing  involved  in  organizing  fieldwork.  

2. Discuss  the  possible  resources  needed  for  this  fieldwork.    How  does  one  get  around  this  issue,  if  there  is  a  shortage  of  resources?    Discuss  different  possibilities.  

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 Activity  D:  Exam  Practice    This  activity  is  taken  from  a  Grade  11  Geography  Topic.    This  example  is  given  from  Focus  Geography  Grade  11.    Topics  to  be  covered:  

• Grade  11  Mapwork  skills  • Assessment  • Exam  Practice  

   

Discussion:    Study  the  Exam  Revision  Example  from  the  Focus  Geography  and  discuss  the  following:    

1. Discuss  the  advantages  of  having  the  Exam  Practice  include  full  colour  maps  for  the  learners  in  their  books.  

                                             

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 Taken  from  Focus  Geography  (pages  68)  

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Taken  from  Focus  Geography  (pages  69)  

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HOW PLATINUM AND FOCUS BOOKS CAN HELP YOUR

TEACHING    Platinum  and  Focus  Geography  Books  cover  all  of  the  criteria  that  are  considered  important  to  most  teachers  when  choosing  a  textbook.    Sequencing of Content according to the CAPS    Platinum  and  Focus  Geography  Books  follow  the  exact  sequence  of  the  CAPS.    Teachers  are  able  to  follow  the  sequence  of  the  textbook  and  be  confident  that  they  have  covered  everything  required  by  CAPS,  in  the  correct  order.      Relevant and up–to-date content    The  authors  of  Platinum  and  Focus  Geography  books  have  ensured  that  the  latest  CAPS  requirements  are  covered  as  well  as  the  latest  content  required  by  the  subject.    Assessment  tasks  all  contain  up-­‐to-­‐date  case  studies  from  a  variety  of  provinces.    A  variety  of  colour  maps  support  the  development  of  mapwork  skills.  Accurate  artwork  and  colour  photos  support  the  acquisition  of  content.      Specific tasks required for Programme of Assessment  Platinum  and  Focus  Geography  Books  include  all  the  required  tasks  for  the  Programme  of  Assessment.  The  Teacher’s  Guide  includes  all  of  the  guidelines  and  answers.    These  can  also  be  used  for  revision,  extension  and  expanded  opportunities.      Annual teaching plan according to the CAPS with term-by-term overview    Platinum  and  Focus  Geography  Books  follow  the  exact  sequence  of  the  CAPS.    They  also  provide  a  term  planning  tool  which  assists  in  annual  and  quarterly  planning.      Teacher’s Guide, which provides guidance and answers for Programme of Assessment    Platinum  and  Focus  Geography  Books  both  have  a  Teacher’s  Guide  that  provides  guidelines  on  how  to  use  the  assessments  and  how  to  mark  them.    Rubrics,  and  memoranda  are  also  provided  where  appropriate.    

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Variety of revision activities    Platinum  and  Focus  Geography  Books  both  provide  many  different  activities,  which  test  knowledge  and  understanding  on  a  variety  of  levels.    Teachers  are  able  to  see  the  learners’  understanding  of  the  content  matter  straight  away.  These  activities  are  very  practical  and  assess  the  content  in  the  CAPS.  Progression  is  evident  within  and  across  activities.   Diagrams and pictures to explain content    Platinum  and  Focus  Geography  Books  both  have  many  supporting  diagrams  and  pictures  to  support  the  content.  Platinum  and  Focus  are  in  full  colour  with  eye-­‐catching  photographs.    A  variety  of  colour  maps  support  the  development  of  mapwork  skills.  Accurate  artwork  and  colour  photos  support  the  acquisition  of  content.     Remedial activities to support those learners that may need extra support      Platinum  and  Focus  Geography  Books  have  many  activities  in  the  chapters  as  well  as  revision  sections  at  the  end  of  every  topic  as  well  as  remedial  and  extension  questions  in  the  Teacher’s  guide.  The  Platinum  Geography  Book  also  has  remedial  worksheets,  which  can  be  found  in  the  Teacher’s  Guide.  These  provide  additional  practice  for  those  learners  that  need  it.    Extension activities to support those learners that need expanded opportunities  Platinum  and  Focus  Geography  Books  have  many  activities  in  the  chapters  as  well  as  revision  sections  at  the  end  of  every  topic.  The  Platinum  Geography  Book  also  has  extension  worksheets,  which  can  be  found  in  the  Teacher’s  Guide.    These  extend  the  learners  that  need  it.      Focus  Geography  components:   Platinum  Geography  components:  

• Learner’s  Book  • Teacher’s  Guide  with  Control  Test  

Book  and  Question  Bank  CD  

• Learner’s  Book  • Teacher’s  Guide  with  Control  Test  

Book  and  Question  Bank  CD