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Grade 11 Life Orientation Project Task

The Grade 11 Life Orientation Project for Term 3 2025 focuses on making informed lifestyle and career choices, with an emphasis on understanding substance use and abuse, solutions for prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, work ethics, and nutrition for recovery. Students are required to answer questions in essay format, including subheadings, a cover page, table of contents, and bibliography, totaling 50 marks. The project spans 6-8 weeks and includes an assessment checklist to ensure all components are completed before submission.

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Grade 11 Life Orientation Project Task

The Grade 11 Life Orientation Project for Term 3 2025 focuses on making informed lifestyle and career choices, with an emphasis on understanding substance use and abuse, solutions for prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, work ethics, and nutrition for recovery. Students are required to answer questions in essay format, including subheadings, a cover page, table of contents, and bibliography, totaling 50 marks. The project spans 6-8 weeks and includes an assessment checklist to ensure all components are completed before submission.

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Grade 11 Life Orientation Project Task –

Term 3 2025
Duration: 6–8 Weeks
Assessment Type: Project
Total Marks: 50
Instructions:

• Answer all questions in essay format.


• Use subheadings and the same numbering as below.
• Include a cover page, table of contents, and bibliography.
• Staple or bind your final project.
• Sign and attach the declaration form.

Project Theme: Making Informed Lifestyle and Career


Choices

Question 1: Understanding Substance Use and Abuse

1.1 In your own words, explain the term substance abuse.

(2 marks)

1.2 Define substance use and name two possible reasons why teenagers turn to substances.

(4 marks: 2 for definition, 1 each for two valid reasons)

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1.3 Discuss how substance abuse affects the safety and wellbeing of a community. Give
two well-explained points.

(4 marks)

1.4 Explain four ways substance abuse can affect an individual’s physical health.

(8 marks: 2 marks per point)

Question 2: Solutions to Prevent Substance Abuse

2.1 Suggest two practical solutions that your community or school can implement to reduce
drug abuse among youth.

(8 marks: 4 marks each for a full explanation)

2.2 How can organised physical activities help reduce the risk of substance abuse? Give two
detailed answers.

(4 marks)

2.3 Design a short awareness message (maximum 40 words) that could be used for a school
campaign poster on the dangers of substance abuse.

(2 marks)

Question 3: Healthy Lifestyle Choices

3.1 List five personal strategies you can use to make healthy lifestyle choices.

(5 marks: 1 mark each)

3.2 Describe two emotional or social factors that may negatively influence a teenager’s
decision-making.

(4 marks: 2 marks per factor)

3.3 Suggest five ways schools can promote healthy behaviours among learners.

(5 marks: 1 mark each)

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Question 4: Work Ethics and Career Preparation

4.1 Explain what is meant by work ethics and give one example of how it can help in the
workplace.

(3 marks: 2 for explanation, 1 for example)

4.2 List three key things to consider when preparing for a job interview.

(3 marks)

Question 5: Nutrition and Recovery

5.1 Critically explain two reasons why healthy nutrition is important for someone
recovering from substance abuse.

(4 marks: 2 marks per reason)

[Total Marks: 50]

✅ Assessment Checklist for Learners

Before you submit, check that your project includes:

• A full cover page (with group member names, school, subject, grade)
• A complete table of contents
• Proper numbering and subheadings
• Essay-style responses for all questions
• A bibliography at the end (websites, books, articles used)
• A signed declaration form
• Neatly stapled or bound work

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