Term 3 Project For Life Orientation Grade 11
Term 3 Project For Life Orientation Grade 11
Term 3 Project For Life Orientation Grade 11
Grade 11
Project
Teacher’s
Guide
Life Orientation
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Name of project: Substance Abuse
Possible areas for integration with other subjects: Social Science, Languages and Life Sciences
Driving question Scenario: Substance Abuse History: John has been abusing drugs for the past 8 years, first starting with marijuana and then progressing to
cocaine and heroin. He has been in and out of drug rehab programs but has not been able to stay clean for more than a few months at a time.
Driving Question: Recommend possible solutions to eliminate substance abuse in our communities
Project summary and The Project seeks to empower learners with research skills and values to exercise responsibility when making decisions and avoid unhealthy
objectives lifestyle choices. To effectively deal with the societal challenges such as drug abuse, eventually leading to unhealthy choices that impact
negatively on career in later stages
Public presentation Learners will Conduct the talk-show based on the project you they did as the group. Teacher will help learners to reach broader audience by
inviting other members of school community to the talk show. Teacher can further create a link on social media platforms so that other
members of the community can have access to the talk show (live streaming). furthermore, teacher together with the learners can select two
LIFE ORIENTATION
GRADE 11
MEMORANDUM
TOTAL: 90
FORM OF Project
ASSESSMENT:
1. Your Project must have a cover page with the following information:
School name.
(1)
Group members name and surname
Grade
Subject
1. Books.
Author's surname and initials, year of publication, title (underlined), edition, place of
publication, and publisher.
Example:
Marais, B.V.C. and Horne, K.W.W. 2011. The influence of the media on public opinion,
Pretoria: Juta
2. Journals.
Author's surname and initials, year of publication of the journal, title of the article, title of
the journal (underlines), volume, and pages.
Example:
Wobbe, T. 2001. How to organize the unorganized, Human Resource Management,
12(8), 8-9.
3. Chapters in books.
Author’s surname and initials, the title of the chapter, title of the book (underlined), editor
of book, place of publication, publisher, pages.
Example:
Gericke, H.B. The place democracy has in our country, in South Africa, the democratic
ideal edited by J.J. Matthews. London: Benton: 44-45.
4. Newspaper articles.
Author surname and initials, year, title, newspaper (underlined), date and month, page.
Example:
Louw, S.2002. Water crisis, what’s next? Daily news. 29 January: 7
5. Internet Referencing.
Author surname and initials, year, title (online) Available: (full web address) Date
accessed.
Example:
Unknown (2004) Sentient microfilaments: A tempest in a tubule (Online). Available:
http:somecomputer.printer.edu/pub/harnad/psyc.95.3.26/consciousness/11/bixley
Date accessed: 5 May 2011.
6. Personal Interview.
Surname and initials. Year. Personal Interview. Date, Place.
Example:
Malan, B.D. 2011. Personal Interview. 5 May, Stellenbosch.
6. The mark allocation guides you on the length and depth of your answer.
9. Fill in the declaration form on the page and sign. Cut it out and attach to
your Project.
Mark allocation:
Definition:
Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive
substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs () in uncontrollable way
().
AND
Mark allocation:
One mark () each of the TWO factors
Peer pressure ()
Lack of knowledge about the consequences ()
Bad role models ()
Parental/Family history of substance use. ()
Poor parental monitoring/ guidance. ()
Family rejection of sexual orientation or gender identity. ()
Depression/anxiety/ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder) ()
Easy accessibility/availability ()
Media influence ()
Socio-economic factors like poverty.
How does substance abuse impact an individual's physical health? (4X2) (8)
Mark allocation:
Mark allocation:
Four () marks for two well-articulated responses.
Drug abuse can be eliminated by having prevention programs in a (2X4) (8)
community. () These programs can help young people, who are at a
higher risk of drug abuse (), by focusing on developing life skills,
building self-esteem, and providing education about the risks associated
with drug use (). Thus, leaving youth with coping skill ()
Another solution to eliminate drug abuse is to provide treatment and
rehabilitation programs (). These programs can include counselling,
medication-assisted treatment (). Rehabilitation this program can also
help individuals address the underlying issues that may have led to their
drug abuse (), this will empower addict to avoid succumbing to drugs.
()
Examine the risk factors on community safety () this will enable
identification of spaces that may be used to sell illegal substances ()
this will limit youth to access drugs () and in this way communities will
be safer and there will be no drugs in the community ()
Have mass awareness campaigns () this will help to educate the
community on the dangers of drug abuse () this will lead to people
making informed decision () thus reducing the rate of drug use in the
community ()
Any TWO of the above responses for four marks each)
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Mark allocation:
One () mark for each of the five responses
Educating young people may….
form part of their path to accepting responsibility, forming
identities, and becoming independent young adults. ()
understand risk differently from adults teaching them
might help for better understanding. ()
assist in channeling their energy into safe and constructive
activities ().
help to understand behavior and consequence related to (5x1) (5)
each type of behavior ()
result in strong moral fiber for youth ()
help young people establish their identities and learn from their
successes as well as their failures. ()
help youth to know about and understand the consequences of
risky behaviours so that they can make better choices and avoid
negative behaviour. ()
Being knowledgeable will help them understand how their
actions affect other people, rather than just themselves. ()
Any FIVE of the above responses for one mark each (5x1) (5)
Mark allocation:
One () mark for each of the five responses
Have a diet plan to guide you on healthy eating ()
Commit to lifestyle plan to live a balance life ()
Have time management tools such as study plan to avoid stress
related to pressure ()
(5x1) (5)
Don’t be silenced if you are abused, have a trusted adult to talk
to ()
Engage in physical activities/exercise or listen to music. ()
Set clear and realistic goals for yourself. ()
Have systems of support ()
Any FIVE of the above responses for one mark each (5x1) (5)
Mark allocation:
One () mark for each of the five responses
Mark allocation:
Two marks () for of two well explained responses.
Mark allocation:
Psychological
Risky behaviours may…
Impact negatively on self-worth and cause sense of resentment
() as one might be paralyzed forever with no chances of
recovery () which can lead to increased sense of hopelessness
and self-pity ()
Individuals who engage in risky behaviors may experience
feelings of guilt and shame. () as they may feel that they have
let themselves down or that they have disappointed others.
()These feelings can lead to low self-esteem, depression, and
anxiety. ()
(1x3) (3)
Engaging in risky behaviors can also cause individuals to
experience fear and anxiety (). This will lead worry about the
consequences of their actions, such as getting caught or getting
hurt (). Thereby increasing vulnerability to stress ()
Risky behaviors can sometimes lead to traumatic events, such
as accidents or injuries (). Individuals who experience trauma
may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (), which
can cause flashbacks, nightmares, and other symptoms. ()
Risky behaviors can also lead to addiction (), which can have a
significant impact on one's mental health () and that may lead
individuals to experience withdrawal symptoms ()
Emotional (1x3) (3)
(1x3) (3)
Social
Any THREE of the above responses for three marks each. (3x3) (9)
Mark allocation:
Four () marks for two well-articulated responses.
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4. Conduct the talk-show based on the project you did as the group.
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The group must work collaboratively to plan for the talk-show and
formulate questions and responses for the specialists.
There must be two questions from the audience.
Teacher [10]
Mark allocation 0-2 mark 3-4 mark 4-6 marks
allocation
Content Learners Learners Learners
knowledge had had had
elementary substantial outstanding ___/6
content content content
knowledge knowledge knowledge
TOTAL /10
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Discuss TWO most important aspects that you learned from the interview, provide
motivation as to why you consider them most important?
(2x2) (4)
5. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Acknowledge all sources used for the completion of the project. (2)
GRAND TOTAL: 90
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1. Read and understand the Rubric: Familiarise yourself with the rubric and understand
the distinction between "Emerging", "Growing", and "Proficient" levels for each
competency: Communication, Critical Thinking, and Collaboration.
3. Continuous Observation: Use the rubric throughout the project, not just at the end. It's
important to consistently monitor learners' progress. You might want to create your own
observation template that you keep with you throughout the term, it could look something
like this, every time you see a learner practicing one of these competencies you can just
make a mark on your observation template. There is a template at the end of this
document if you want to use it.
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4. Evidence-based Assessment: Make sure that any score you give a learner is based on
observable evidence. You can use the observation template as your evidence. You could
take brief notes on what you see. Remember, any marks awarded for the 21 st-Century
Skills are not for marks and should not influence promotion or progression.
5. Assessment for Learning: Use this tool as an assessment for learning opportunities.
Reflect on what you see. Do learners have the opportunities to practice collaboration for
example, are there enough opportunities in the project for learners to work together, and
if not, what can you do to provide learners with opportunities to work together?
While learners are working on their tasks throughout this project your role as a facilitator is to
observe, listen, and record the process of their learning during the lesson. These observations are
the foundation for the assessment of this project, so make a few notes, these will help you when you
do the final assessment. With regards to 21st-Century Skills here are some specific things you can
look out for during the project.
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REFLECTION
JOURNAL
Reflecting on how a lesson or activity went is essential to improve your teaching practice. By reflecting
on the lesson, we can make adjustments to the project and enhance our future lessons. Self-
reflection is crucial for teacher professional development because it allows us to learn from our
experiences, grow as a teacher, and improve our instructional effectiveness. By continually
improving our teaching practice, we can better support our learners' learning and help them achieve
their academic goals. Therefore, taking the time to reflect on each lesson is an investment in our
professional development and the success of our learners.
WEEK ONE
Weekly reflection checklist
At the end of every teaching week, take a few minutes to sit down with your checklist. Reflect on the
past week of teaching. Think about your lessons, learner interactions, and the progress you've noticed
in your learners. Consider any challenges you faced and how you addressed them. For each
statement on the checklist, consider to what extent it reflects your experience during the week. Use
the Likert scale to rate each statement. Remember, the purpose of this reflection checklist is to
provide a structured way for you to think about your teaching practices and identify areas for growth.
It's not about perfectly scoring every time—it's about ongoing learning and development. Be honest
with yourself and remember that teaching is a journey, not a destination.
What iterations (changes based on your reflections) do you want to make for next week?
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WEEK TWO
Weekly reflection checklist
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WEEK THREE
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WEEK FOUR
Weekly reflection checklist
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WEEK FIVE
Weekly reflection checklist
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WEEK SIX
Weekly reflection checklist
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WEEK SEVEN
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WEEK EIGHT
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WEEK NINE
Weekly reflection checklist
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WEEK TEN
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