Learning Area/ Subject: Topics to be studied: Educator: Afrikaans FAL One paper: 100

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1 2018 Grade 8 - Mid Year Exam Demarcations Learning Area/ Subject: Topics to be studied: Educator: Afrikaans FAL One paper: 100 Ms R. Eagar. Comprehension 20 marks Language (All language structures done in class) 20 marks Literature (Chuck Norris p and all poems done in class) 20 marks Transactional writing 20 marks English Language dealt with in T1 & T2 Mrs. L. Byrne. Punctuation Cartoon Interpretation Interpretation of Advertisements Figures of speech Poetry Poetry Experience Bongani s Secret: Themes / Character Sketches / Content Boy in the Striped Pyjamas: Themes / Character Sketches / Content Formats: Diary entries / Friendly Letter / Point Form Summaries Dictionary Skills Comprehension Skills isizulu Section A Reading and Picture Comprehension, Section B Summary, Section C - 1 seen poem, 1 unseen poem, Section D Language, Section E contextual and short essay questions on 2 stories read in class, Section F 1 long essay. Mrs. S. Leta. Mathematics Numbers and the number system Mrs. W. Harris / Mrs. M. Bogdanova. Bodmas Integers Percentage Operations with fractions Squares and cubes and roots Scientific notation Prime and composite numbers H.C.F and L.C.M Exponents Number patterns

2 Natural Sciences: Physics Natural Sciences: Life Sciences Social Sciences: History Algebraic expressions Algebraic equations (solving and writing) Geometry. Lab safety The Scientific Method Atomic structure Periodicity Naming elements Compounds and mixtures States of matter Expansion and contraction Pressure Density Chemical reactions Photosynthesis Respiration Ecosystems Ecology Feeding relationships Food chains and food webs Adaptation Sustainability The microscope Micro Organisms Harmful and useful bacteria The industrial Revolution and the industrialisation in southern Africa after The Mineral Revolution in South African. The Scramble for Africa. Miss. L. McBride. Miss. L. McBride. Mr. P. Maluleka. Social Sciences: Geography 1. Maps and atlases Latitude and longitude degrees and minutes How latitude and longitude are measured Mrs. J. Turnbull.

3 Creative Arts: Kinds of scale in an atlas world, regional, local Scale line, word, ratio Measuring distances on a map Calculating distances on a map 2. The Globe Hemispheres The earth s rotation on its axis day and night World time, time zones and the international date line South African standard time The earths revolution around the sun Angle of axis The solstices, equinoxes and the change in the angle of the midday sun Seasonal changes in lengths of day and night Seasonal temperature change 3. Satellite images What satellite images look like Information from satellite images How satellite images are used 4. Climate regions Factors that influence temperature and rainfall Learners are required to study all notes handed to them throughout the first half of the school year. Learners have to study from their writing books. The Creative Arts Examination will consist out of: Mr. W. de Beer.

4 Section A which will examine the theory component of the subject and; Section B that will examine the practical component of the subject. What to study for Section A? The Elements of Art. The plan of the Ancient Roman House. What is a fresco? The still life Different Artistic styles such as Realism (Floris van Dijk), Expressionism (Van Gogh), Surrealism (Salvador Dali). Pop Art (Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein) Ancient Egypt Architecture - Vernacular Architecture (Beehive Hut and mud houses), Post and Lintel System, Parthenon Temple, Stonehenge, Temple of Karnak, Arch System, Aqueduct, Coliseum, Pantheon Temple etc.) Ancient Greece and the Five Stages of Greek sculpture. Section B: What to bring for the practical assessment? You will have to make a drawing. You will be given guidelines to do so. You

5 EMS: Business Studies EMS: Accounting Technology Life Orientation must bring a pencil, ruler, colour pencils and pastels to the exam for this purpose. 1. Government: Meaning of government Various levels of government The government and households The government and businesses 2. National budget: Government revenue: direct tax and indirect tax Government expenditure Growth and redressing economic inequalities 3. Standard of living: Lifestyles of different societies Issues of development Study the following chapters and content in Classroom Matters Grade 8 Chapter 1 Accounting Concepts Page Study all tasks covered in the class Chapter 2: Source documents: Page Study al, tasks covered in the class. Chapter 1: Frame structures. Types of forces acting on a frame structures Electrical pylon Chapter 2: Structures that span over space. Structural failure Chapter 4: Complex Machines The wedge, the wheel and axle Gears wheels with teeth Mechanisms that change the direction of motion Communication skills. Study all activities in the textbook. Platinum technology Grade 8 1. Self-concept formation and selfmotivation Mrs. J. Turnbull. Mr. M. Engelbrecht. Mr. M. Engelbrecht. Mrs. J. Turnbull.

6 Computer Applications Technology Self-concept formation and self-motivation Factors that influence self-concept formation and self-motivation Positive self-talk and strategies and skills to extend personal potential 2. Sexuality Understanding one s sexuality: personal feelings that impact on sexuality Factors that impact on and influence one s sexuality Problem-solving skills: identity formation and development 3. Relationships and friendships Relationships at home, school and in the community Appropriate ways to initiate and sustain a relationship Problem-solving and communication skills 4. Learning styles, career categories and the role of work Identify and apply own learning style Six career categories Interests, abilities, skills and school subjects required by and related to each career category Using Microsoft PowerPoint to create an automated, animated slide show Mr. B. Harris.