Revised National Curriculum Statement Grades R-9 (Schools) - Grade R

Learning Area: Social Sciences (History)

Learning Outcome 1:  Historical Enquiry

The learner will be able to use enquiry skills to investigate the past and present.

Assessment standards

We know this when the learner:

• Answers simple questions about stories of the past [answers the question].
• Retells stories about the past and draws pictures illustrating these stories [communicates the answer].

Learning Outcome 2:  Historical Knowledge and Understanding

The learner will be able to demonstrate historical knowledge and understanding.

Assessment standards

We know this when the learner:

• Discusses personal experiences in the past and present [chronology and time].
• Discusses own age in years [chronology and time].

Learning Outcome 3:  Historical Interpretation

The learner will be able to interpret aspects of history.

Assessment standards

We know this when the learner:

• Responds to stories about the past (e.g. listens to a story about the past and makes comments) [source interpretation].