NST2601/101/0/2023

Tutorial Letter 101/0/2023

Science for classroom 2

NST2601
Year module

Department of Science and Technology

Education

This tutorial letter contains important information

about your module.

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9.5.1 Assignment 01 (MCQs)

ASSIGNMENT 01 (100 MARKS)

This assignment is compulsory and contributes towards your final year mark for
this module.

To be found on the module site for NST2601

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9.5.2 Assignment 02 (Written)

ASSIGNMENT 02 (100 MARKS)

This assignment is compulsory and contributes towards your final year mark for
this module.

QUESTION 1: [10 MARKS]

1.1 In your own words, explain what you understand by the following terms:

a) Indigenous knowledge

b) Indigenous knowledge systems (IKS)

c) Traditional knowledge

d) Traditional ecological knowledge (TEK)

e) Traditional environmental knowledge

QUESTION 2: [20 MARKS]

Discuss past and present scientists in the context of society and the environment.

QUESTION 3: [20 MARKS]

Design and organise learning experiences according to your local circumstances when
teaching Processing (including traditional processing of raw materials; metal
processing; food processing). Your discussion needs to include the following six
aspects. Use the mark allocation to guide the extent of your responses for each aspect.

• Learning outcomes (2.5 marks)

• The role of the teacher (or teacher activities) (5 marks)

• The role of the learners (or learner activities) (5 marks)

• Content to be taught (2.5 marks)

• Resources they would use (2.5 marks)

• The assessment strategy (2.5 marks)

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QUESTION 4: [30 MARKS]

Briefly explain the following concepts and give examples in each where necessary:

a. Traditional energy sources

b. Traditional musical instruments

c. Particle model of matter

QUESTION 5: [20 MARKS]

5.1 Distinguish between the following assessment methods:

• Self-assessment (5)

• Peer assessment (5)

• Group assessment (5)

5.2 List five steps required to develop an annual teaching plan (ATP). (5)

[TOTAL: 100 MARKS]

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9.5.2 Assignment 03 (Written)

ASSIGNMENT 03 (100 MARKS)

This assignment is compulsory and contributes towards your final year mark for
this module.

Assignment 03 comprises the following activities:

QUESTION 1 [10 MARKS]

List and explain three specific aims in Natural Sciences and Technology.

QUESTION 2 [30 MARKS]

2.1 Provide six reasons why you should assess learners as a teacher. (6)

2.2 State and explain four types of assessment in learning activities which you will plan
for your Grade 4 learners. (24)

QUESTION 3 [30 MARKS]

3.1 Explain why indigenous knowledge is important. (10)

3.2 Explain Bohr’s model theory. (10)

3.3 Differentiate between protons and neutrons. (4)

3.4 What are the rules for assigning electrons to orbitals? (6)

QUESTION 4: [10 MARKS]

Natural Sciences is, by its very nature, closely linked to environmental education. All
teachers are being called upon to increase environmental awareness among learners.

a. List five environmental problems that occur in the vicinity where you live and/or
work. (5)

b. Describe what people do to cause each of these environmental problems. (2)

c. How would you make learners aware of environmental problems and of the need to
help solve such problems? (3)

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QUESTION 5: [20 MARKS]

Discuss the following:

a. Renewable resources (10)

b. Non-renewable resources (10)

[TOTAL: 100 MARKS]

9.5 Other assessment methods

None

9.6 The examination

Examination information and details on the format of the examination will be made
available to you online via the myUnisa site. Look out for information that will be shared
with you by your lecturer and e-tutors (where relevant) and for communication from the
University.

9.6.1 Invigilation/proctoring

Since 2020 Unisa conducts all its assessments online. Given stringent requirements from
professional bodies and increased solicitations of Unisa’s students by third parties to
unlawfully assist them with the completion of assignments and examinations, the
University is obliged to assure its assessment integrity through the utilisation of various
proctoring tools: Turnitin, Moodle Proctoring, the Invigilator App and IRIS. These tools will
authenticate the student’s identity and flag suspicious behaviour to assure credibility of
students’ responses during assessments. The description below is for your benefit as you
may encounter any or all of these in your registered modules:

Turnitin is a plagiarism software that facilitates checks for originality in students’

submissions against internal and external sources. Turnitin assists in identifying academic
fraud and ghost writing. Students are expected to submit typed responses for utilisation of
the Turnitin software.

The Moodle Proctoring tool is a facial recognition software that authenticates students’
identity during their Quiz assessments. This tool requires access to a student’s mobile or
laptop camera. Students must ensure their camera is activated in their browser settings
prior to their assessments.

The Invigilator “mobile application-based service does verification” of the identity of an

assessment participant. The Invigilator Mobile Application detects student dishonesty-by-
proxy and ensures that the assessment participant is the registered student. This

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invigilation tool requires students to download the app from their Play Store (Google,
Huawei and Apple) on their mobile devices (camera enabled) prior to their assessment.

IRIS Invigilation software verifies the identity of a student during assessment and
provides for both manual and automated facial verification. It has the ability to record and
review a student’s assessment session. It flags suspicious behaviour by the students for
review by an academic administrator. IRIS software requires installation on students’
laptop devices that are enabled with a webcam.

Students who are identified and flagged for suspicious dishonest behaviour arising from
the invigilation and proctoring reports are referred to the disciplinary office for formal
proceeding.

Please note:

Students must refer to their module assessment information on their myModule sites to
determine which proctoring or invigilation tool will be utilised for their formative and
summative assessments.

10 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

10.1 Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of taking the words, ideas and thoughts of others and presenting
them as your own. It is a form of theft which involves several dishonest academic
activities, such as the following:

• Cutting and pasting from any source without acknowledging the source
• Not including or using incorrect references
• Paraphrasing without acknowledging the original source of the information

10.2 Cheating

Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Completing assessments on behalf of another student, copying from another

student during an assessment or allowing a student to copy from you
• Using social media (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram) or other platforms to disseminate
assessment information
• Submitting corrupt or irrelevant files
• Buying completed answers from “tutors” or internet sites (contract cheating)

10.3 More information about plagiarism can be downloaded on the link below

You can download more information on plagiarism by following the link below:
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/Study-@-Unisa/Student-values-and-rules

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11 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY

The Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD) provides an
opportunity for staff to interact with new and returning students with disabilities.

• If you are a student with a disability and would like additional support or need
additional time for assessments, you are invited to contact Mr L Masuvhe at
masuvl@unisa.ac.za so that you can be assisted.

12 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Study @ Unisa brochure contains an A–Z guide of the most relevant information.

Frequently asked questions in this module (NST2601) are as follows:

Question: I need extension for my assignment.

Answer: It is not possible to give more than one week’s extension. If you are
compelled by necessity to hand in one of the essay-type assignments late,
you must ask permission to do so before the due date.

Question: I cannot get hold of the official documentation published by the

Department of Basic Education.

Answer: All documentations are available on myUnisa under “Resources”.

Question: I do not have internet access.

Answer: You can access the internet at all Unisa regional offices.

Question: When do we write our exams?

Answer: Your portfolio is your exam.

13 SOURCES CONSULTED

None

14 IN CLOSING

I wish you all the best in your studies.

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15 ADDENDUM

The under-mentioned declaration must accompany written assignments. Your

assignment will be cancelled and returned unmarked if you do not include a fully
completed and signed declaration form.

I (full names):
Student number: ___________________________

Declare that…
1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the University’s policy in this
regard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my own, original work. Where I used someone
else’s work, whether a printed source, the internet or any other source, I give the
proper acknowledgement and include a complete reference list.
3. I did not use another current or previous student’s work, submitting it as my own.
4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of
submitting it as his or her own work.

Signature _________________________ Date: ____________________________

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