Contents:

Chapter 1: Educators' Guides

• A key to the codes used in the unit
• Guide to using this unit
• Guide to Curriculum 2005
• Planning OBE lessons using this unit
• Suggested methods of assessment for this unit
• Examples of assessment sheets

Chapter 2: Programme Organisers (sub-themes)

Weather and Climate: An introduction

• Notes on using this sub-theme
• Weather chart diagrams
• Activities
• Table linking the critical cross-field outcomes, specific outcomes, performance indicators, range statements and assessment criteria of the activities in this sub-theme

Temperature

• Notes on using this sub-theme
• Activities
• Table linking the critical cross-field outcomes, specific outcomes, performance indicators, range statements, and assessment criteria of the activities in this sub-theme

Wind

• Notes on using this sub-theme
• Activities
• Table linking the critical cross-field outcomes, specific outcomes, performance indicators, range statements, and assessment criteria of the activities in this sub-theme

Water in the atmosphere

• Notes on using this sub-theme
• Activities
• Table linking the critical cross-field outcomes, specific outcomes, performance indicators, range statements, and assessment criteria of the activities in this sub-theme

The seasons

• Notes on using this sub-theme
• Activities
• Table linking the critical cross-field outcomes, specific outcomes, performance indicators, range statements, and assessment criteria of the activities in this sub-theme

Chapter 3

• Additional activities that can be used in phonics and numeracy programmes
• Picture blocks
• Table linking the critical cross-field outcomes, specific outcomes, performance indicators, range statements, and assessment criteria of the activities in this sub-theme

Chapter 4

• Blank table for educators to use when adding activities to this theme
• Guide to additional resources

Examples of activities

Examples of Grade 3 unit

Cost and contact information

The activity unit costs R57.00 (VAT included), including postage, and can be ordered directly from the South African Weather Service.

Contact person:

Publications Officer
S A Weather Service
Private Bag X097
Pretoria
0001

Tel no: 082 233 8686