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Educational Study Guides
Description
As part of our Educator Empowerment Programme and Environmental Schools Programme, we have designed student worksheets aligned with the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) document. We encourage students, parents and teachers to make use of these free resources.
Worksheets
Climate Change Science Experiments
Climate change refers to the change in regional or global climate patterns which include changes in average temperature, humidity, and rainfall patterns over a long period of time. This worksheet includes six science experiments on climate change linked to topics in the CAPS document from Grade 4 to Grade 11.
Climate Change Science Experiments Guide
Estuary Water Quality Workbook
Water quality describes the condition of water with reference to its chemical, physical and biological characteristics. These are monitored with respect to the intended use of the water, in the case of the Knysna estuary for recreational activities such as swimming and the ability of marine animals to live there. This worksheet is linked to topics in the CAPS document from Grade 4 to Grade 11.
Estuary Water Quality Workbook
Salt Marsh Field Trip Guide
This guide provides information on how to conduct a salt marsh field trip for teachers and environmental education coordinators in the Knysna estuary. This guide is linked to topics in the CAPS document from Grade 10 to Grade 11 and is of interest to students in all grades.
Rocky Shores Field Trip Guide
The aim of this guide is to provide a step by step method of how to plan and conduct a rocky shores field trip and provides learners with practical exposure to the theory they have been learning about in class. This guide is linked to topics in the CAPS document from Grade 10 to Grade 11 and is of interest to students in all grades.
Contact
Email at jessica@knysnabasinproject.co.za
Educator Empowerment Programme
Description
Together with Environmental Learning and Teaching, we have developed a teacher training programme. This programme specifically focuses on the natural sciences and correspond with the curriculum subject of Life and Natural Sciences. By empowering our teachers to be competent and confident in their teaching practices, they will be able to facilitate and inspire learners. One good teacher can have a long-lasting positive effect on a number of students, making this approach sustainable and economical in the long-term. The overarching aim of the Educator Empowerment Programme is to empower educators to be competent and confident in their teaching practices to facilitate and inspire learners.
This aim will be achieved by the following objectives:
- Provide teacher training, which is accredited by Rhodes University, and endorsed by the South African Council of Education, with Continued Professional Teacher Development Points provided for those who complete all the requirements of the course
- Develop site specific training resources for Life and Natural Sciences
- Provide support and resources throughout the programme
- Instil a passion for teaching
This project is funded by the Table Mountain Fund
Period
2019-2021
Contact
Email at jessica@knysnabasinproject.co.za
Environmental Schools Programme
Description
Our Environmental Schools program works with local school students and environmental clubs to raise awareness and promote a sustainable lifestyle. As part of the programme, we develop locally significant resources that can be used within local school programs.
Period
Ongoing
Contact
Email at jessica@knysnabasinproject.co.za
