1.2 It is time to really understand the environment

History

Grade 4

History begins in our own environment

Module 3

It is time to really understand the environment

Most probably time is the most important concept in history. if you have a thorough understanding of time, you will understand the past history of your environment so much better. the following activity will help you!

SNOOPING AROUND!

Activity 1

To offer causes and consequences [lo 2.3]

(a) Read the following instructions from Linda Goodman’s letter on how to make a cushion.

• Is it clear to you which step she accidentally left out?
• What will the consequence be?

(b) Have a class discussion on what causes some people to be happy/unhappy in your environment? How does it affect the community (consequences)?

Activity 1

To distinguish between different periods [lo 2.3]

Grandma Sophia likes to draw. Over the years she has drawn a series of pictures of how Mountain Springs developed.

• First place the pictures in the right sequence.
• Which stage of the development would you have liked the least? Why?

Activity 2

To understand time [lo 2.2]

Assessment

LEARNING OUTCOME 2: HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The learner will be able to demonstrate historical knowledge and understanding.

Assessment standard

We know this when the learner:

2.2 cause and effect: gives reasons for and explains the results of actions of people in the past in a given context;

• similarity and difference: identifies similarities and differences between past and present ways of doing things in a given context.

Memorandum

• Must still be stuffed
• d, f, a, e, h, b, c, g
• (There are also other possibilities!)