LIFE ORIENTATION PROJECT GRADE 9
LIFE ORIENTATION
PROJECT
GRADE 9
Date:
DURATION: 3 WEEKS
MARKS: 70
This project consists out of 6 pages
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
This project consists of THREE Questions
All questions are compulsory
Write neatly and legibly
Read the instructions of every question CAREFULLY before responding
All the information and resources that will be used by the learners for
reference must be brought to class to enable the Learners to do this in class.
The teacher must explain in detail the instructions and the rubric to the
learners.
The teacher must monitor the learners’ progress and not wait till the date of
submission.
QUESTION 1
TOPIC: THE WORLD OF WORK – Group Activity
Study the following scenarios and in groups of THREE each, answer the questions
based on them.
Daniel is academically inclined and is very interested in Environmental Politics. He is
also very good in Mathematics and Physical Science. He likes to watch National
Geographic programmes about the environment and pollution. It is his passion.
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Lerato, on the other hand, does not do so well at school. She does however, have a
passion for hair. She likes cutting hair, doing nail and making other people look
attractive. She also loves dressing up; doing make-up and painting nails.
1.1 Which subjects would you suggest Daniel choose for his grade 10 – 12?
Explain why you chose those subjects. (4)
1.2 Which subjects do you suggest Lerato should take for her NSC? Explain. (4)
1.3 Which institutions would Daniel and Lerato probably go and study at? Explain
your reasons. (4)
1.4 Do you think Daniel would be happy if he became an environmental scientist?
Discuss your reasons. (4)
1.5 Do you think that Lerato would be happy if she can become a secretary?
Discuss your reasons. (4)
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QUESTION 2
HEALTH, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY.
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VOLUNTARY SERVICES
Read the following case studies and answer the questions that follow.
MANDELA DAY
Following the success of Nelson Mandela’ 90th
birthday celebrations in London, it was
decided that it would be fitting to celebrate
Mandela’s birthday each year with a day
dedicated to his life’s work and that of his
charitable organisations to ensure his legacy
continues forever.
The Mandela Day campaign message is
simple: Mandela gave 67 years of his life to
the fight for the rights of humanity. The
organisers ask that everyone gives 67
minutes of their time, whether it is supporting
your chosen charity or serving your local
community.
Mandela Day is a call to action for individuals
– for people everywhere – to take
CELEBRATING MANDELA DAY
responsibility for changing the world into a
better place, one small step at a time, just as
Mandela did
Adopt a grandparent on Mandela Day 2012
Meals on Wheels Community Services are a
non-profit Organisation that provides cooked
meals to the poor, vulnerable people and the
elderly. The organisation also provides
community support, infrastructure and
services to those in need.
There are many elderly South Africans who
need support and care. This Mandela Day,
Meals on Wheels is facilitating (making
possible) aid given to the elderly by any
companies or individuals interested in helping.
The activity on 18 July is “Adopt a
grandparent on Nelson Mandela Day”.
Here are some examples of the ways in which
you can help needy people and senior
citizens:
o Assisted visits to the hospital or
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pharmacy
o Assisted shopping trips
o Weekly clean-up of their homes
o Emotional support and up-lift ment
o Storytelling to the children
o Social enrichment at old-age homes
and orphanages
2.1 Define the term “Volunteer”. (1)
2.2 Read the following statement and then answer the questions that follow.
“Often volunteers get more out of volunteering than the people whom they help”
2.2.1 Explain what this statement means. (1)
2.2.2 Do you agree with the statement? Give a reason for your answer. (3)
2.3 What is the link between Mandela’s life and volunteering? (2)
2.4 How do you think an organisation like Meals on Wheels began? (3)
2.5 Think of a possible organisation you can launch to serve your community like
Meals on Wheels and explain how such an organisation will function with
specific reference to:
2.5.1. Name the type of organisation you have in mind (2)
2.5.2. Type of service(s) you will render in your community. (3)
2.5.3. List the types of volunteers that your organisation would possibly need (5)
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QUESTION 3
Study this picture very carefully and answer the questions.
3.1 Define the term ‘violence’. (2)
3.2 List five Common acts of violence (5)
3.3 Name four reasons of violence in your community. (4)
3.4 Discuss at least FOUR impacts that violence can have on the individual. (4)
3.5 Explain the impact that violence can have on the community. (2)
3.6 Briefly mention FIVE things that you can do to avoid violence. (5)
3.7 Paste/draw at least FOUR pictures that depict violent behaviour and explain
what is happening in each picture. (8)
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TOTAL FOR THE PROJECT: 70
