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GET Term 4 Take Home Package
Life Skills PSW
Grade 6
ACTIVITY 1:
Study the poster below and answer the questions that follow:
1.1 What is the Coronavirus that everyone is talking about? Explain in your own words.
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1.2 In your own words, what does the word etiquette mean?
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1.3 According to the poster you should not give handshakes, what should be done?
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1.4 Why should you not touch your face?
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1.5 In the poster there is a picture which indicates that you should disinfect your phone, why?
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1.6 How does keeping a social distance of 1,5 – 2m help prevent the spread of the virus?
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1.7 In your opinion, what is the difference between Level 5 and Level 1 lockdown protocols?
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ACTIVITY 2:
Look at the pictures below and answer the questions accordingly:
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2.1 If you study Picture A, why do you think the person in the background is laughing?
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2.2 Looking at Picture A, the person in front (in the swing), why do you think she looks upset?
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2.3 If you were to guess what the person in Picture A, in the swing is thinking, what would it be?
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2.4 What do you think Picture B is representing?
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2.5 Name 3 types of bullying you can see in the Picture B.
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2.6 Give a short explanation of how you would curb/stop bullying in your school?
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ACTIVITY 3:
Match the following words with their meanings. Write the appropriate letter next to the number.
3.1 An incorrect belief about how someone should or would behave A. STEREOTYPE
because of their gender.
3.2 A belief that you are better than someone else because you are C. GENDER STEREOTYPE
male or female.
3.3 The state of being male or female that is determined by how a B. SEX
person behaves socially and culturally.
3.4 The physical characteristics that make someone male or female D. SEXISM
3.5 A mistaken or unfair idea about a thing, person or group. E. GENDER
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3.6 What are two jobs that are assumed to be suitable for men? Why?
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3.7 What are two jobs that are assumed to be suitable for woman? Why?
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3.8 Who do you think has life easier - boys or girls? Why?
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3.9 What do you think of boys who cry? Why do think this of them?
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3.10 Give an example of where you have seen a certain gender is favoured above another?
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ACTIVITY 4:
Below are good tips for studying, match the picture with the appropriate tip, use a line and arrows to
link them e.g.
Use flow charts & diagrams Plan your exam day Explain your answers to others Snack on brain food
Organize study groups with friends Take regular breaks Organize your study space Practice on old exams
4.1 Which study tip, that works for you, could you add to the list above?
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4.2 Why are regular breaks necessary when you are studying?
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4.3 How does organizing study groups help you with your studies?
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4.4 Have you ever written a test or assessment without studying? How did that work out for you?
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ACTIVITY 5:
5.1 Is it more common for women to abuse men, or for men to abuse woman? Why?
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5.2 Why do some men or boys think it is acceptable to treat girls or women badly?
Give two reasons.
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5.3 What are three consequences of gender-based violence for the victims?
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5.4 In your opinion, what are two steps that can be taken to help prevent gender-based violence?
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5.5 If a girl hit a boy on the playground, people will normally laugh at that, but when a boy hits a girl,
everyone is shocked and upset about it. Is this true? Why do you think so?
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5.6 What can be done to combat/stop gender-based violence at schools?
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ACTIVITY 6:
6.1 Highlight or Circle the correct pictures with the situation.
Cuts and Grazes Cuts and Grazes Cuts and Grazes Cuts and Grazes
Sunburn Sunburn Sunburn Sunburn
Burns and scalds Burns and scalds Burns and scalds Burns and scalds
Chocking Chocking Chocking Chocking
6.2 Circle the correct injury that matches the injury in the picture below.
Cuts and Grazes Cuts and Grazes Cuts and Grazes Cuts and Grazes
Sunburn Sunburn Sunburn Sunburn
Burns and scalds Burns and scalds Burns and scalds Burns and scalds
Chocking Chocking Chocking Chocking
Choose whether the following are TRUE or FALSE statement, circle the correct answer:
6.3 If a person is chocking, hit them firmly on their chest five times. T/F
6.4 If you are still suffering from pain with burns and scalds, take a Panado. T/F
6.5 Place a warm cloth for 10 minutes on a bruised area. T/F
6.6 If stung by a bee, wash the area with soap and water. T/F
6.7 If you have been sunburnt, drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. T/F
