Teacher Development Workshop

PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11

CONTENTS PAGE

CONTENTS PAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 2
PROGRAMME OF ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE 11 .............................................................................. 4
EXAM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 11 ............................................................................................. 5
TEACHING PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11 ...................................................................................... 6
ACTIVITY A: MOLECULAR SHAPE .............................................................................................................................. 6
ACTIVITY B: MOLECULAR SHAPE .............................................................................................................................. 8
ACTIVITY C: MOLECULAR STRUCTURE .................................................................................................................. 10
ACTIVITY D: MOLECULAR STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................. 12
HOW PLATINUM CAN HELP YOUR TEACHING. ............................................................................. 15

OVERVIEW OF GRADE 11 TOPICS AND SUBTOPICS IN

PHYSICAL SCIENCES CAPS

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 Physical
Sciences.

EXAM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 11

The information below provides a summary of the examination requirements for
June and end-of-year examinations for Grade 11 Physical Sciences.



Grade 11 Exams

Time

Marks

Mid Year Examination

3 hours

300

Final examination

3 hours

150

Structure of Grade 11 Final Examination Paper 1 Physics

Mechanics

Marks and Time

guide
68

Waves, sound and light

32

Electricity and magnatism

50

Section

Description

Total

150

3 hours

Structure of Grade 11 Final Examination Paper 2 Chemistry

Change

Marks and Time

guide
70

Chemical systems

20

Matter and Materials

60

Section

Description

Total

150

3 hours

TEACHING PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11

Activity A: Molecular Shape

This activity is taken from a Grade 11 Physical Sciences Topic. This example is given
from Platinum Physical Sciences Grade 11.

Topics to be covered:
Grade 11 Molecular Shape
Learning styles

Instructions:
Participants should complete this activity in pairs.
Study the diagrams taken from Platinum Physical Sciences Grade 11.
Answer the questions that follow.

Taken from Platinum Physical Sciences (page 54-55)



Questions:

1. Why is it important to use visuals when teaching Physical Sciences?

Activity B: Molecular Shape

This activity is taken from a Grade 11 Physical Sciences Topic. This example is given
from Platinum Physical Sciences Grade 11.

Topics to be covered:
Grade 11 Molecular Shape
Importance of understanding the information for future application.

Instructions:
Participants should complete this activity in pairs.
Study the extract taken from Platinum Physical Sciences.
Answer the questions that follow.

Taken from Platinum Physical Sciences (page 70)

Taken from Platinum Physical Sciences (page 71)

Questions:
1. Physical Sciences requires a lot of practical demonstrations and tasks.
Discuss the difficulties of large classes and lack of equipment and resources.

Activity C: Molecular Structure

This activity is taken from a Grade 11 Physical Sciences Topic. This example is given
from Platinum Physical Sciences Grade 11.

Topics to be covered:
Grade 11 Molecular Structure
Importance of understanding the information for future application

Instructions:
Participants should complete this activity in pairs.
Study the diagram taken from Platinum Physical Sciences Grade 11
Answer the questions that follow

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Questions:

1. Physical Sciences involves understanding of processes and practical
application. How do you teach this section of work to ensure that the
learners understand it?

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Activity D: Molecular Structure

This activity is taken from a Grade 11 Physical Sciences Topic. This example is given
from Platinum Physical Sciences Grade 11.

Topics to be covered:
Grade 11 Intermolecular Forces
Learning styles

Instructions:
Participants should complete this activity in pairs.
Study the diagram taken from Platinum Grade 11 Physical Sciences.
Answer the questions that follow.

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Questions:

1. The assessment experiment provided is an example of a formal assessment.
Discuss which experiments should be used for formal assessment and which
for informal assessment.

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HOW PLATINUM PHYSICAL SCIENCES CAN HELP YOUR

TEACHING

The Platinum Physical Sciences book covers all of the criteria that are considered
important to most teachers when choosing a textbook.

Sequencing of Content according to the CAPS

The Platinum Physical Sciences book follows 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 Physical Sciences have ensured that the latest CAPS
requirements are covered as well as the latest content required by the subject.
Assessment tasks are all relevant to the age group and environments of the learners.


Specific tasks required for Programme of Assessment e.g. Tests, Projects
etc.

The Platinum Physical Sciences book includes all the required tasks for the
Programme of Assessment and the Teachers 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

The Platinum Physical Sciences book follows the exact sequence of the CAPS. It also
provides a term planning tool, which assists in annual and quarterly planning.


Teachers Guide, which provides assistance and answers for Programme
of Assessment

The Platinum Physical Sciences book has a Teachers Guide that provides guidelines
on how to use the assessments and how to mark them. Rubrics, memoranda and
checklists are also provided where appropriate.

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Variety of revision activities

The Platinum Physical Sciences book provides 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.
Diagrams and pictures to explain content

The Platinum Physical Sciences book has many supporting diagrams and pictures to
support the content. The Platinum Physical Sciences Book in is full-colour with eye-
catching photographs.
Remedial activities to support those learners that may need extra support

The Platinum Physical Sciences book has many activities in the chapters as well as
revision sections at the end of every topic.
The Platinum Physical Sciences book also has remedial worksheets, which can be
found in the Teachers Guide.

Extension activities to support those learners that need expanded
opportunities

The Platinum Physical Sciences book has many activities in the chapters as well as
revision sections at the end of every topic.
The Platinum Physical Sciences book also has extension worksheets, which can be
found in the Teachers Guide.

Platinum Physical Sciences components:

Learners Book
Teachers Guide with Control Test Book and
Question Bank CD

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