WRITTEN TASK

WRITTEN TASK 1-TERM 1 (80 MARKS)




WRITTEN TASK: RESEARCH

GRADE 10


LIFE ORIENTATION

FIRST TERM (MARCH 2016)



MARKS:  80
DATE OF ISSUE:
FINAL SUBMISSION DATE:
Instructions to learners
·         The final written task must be handed in on the final date of submission
·         Use the Internet, Library, Newspaper Articles, Textbooks, and any relevant sources for your research.
·         Write clear, legible and neat.
·         Answer as complete as possible and in your own words.
·         The marks allocated are an indication of the length of your answer. (eg. 2 marks =2 facts.
·         In South Africa, as in other democratic countries of the world, the traditional roles of men and women are changing.
However it is still the women who becomes pregnant and give birth. The role of gender inequality in relationships plays a huge role in teenage pregnancies in South-Africa.

A.   Regarding teenage pregnancies:

1.    Discuss reasons why Teenage Pregnancies has become such a challenge   in South Africa. Focus on the following headings:
1.1.1     Levels of Education of all concerned and involved/does it play a role? How?                    (3)
1.1.2     Social Positions  (only poor teenagers fall pregnant/ it doesn’t  happen if your parent is a Priest/Educator/ nurse/ other)                                                       (3)
1.1.3 Poverty                                                                                                                         (3)
1.1.4 Sexuality Education (at home/ at school)                                                        (3)
1.1.5 Women, men and power in relationships                                                               (3)
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2.    Discuss the consequences of Teenage Pregnancies on the following
Aspects of the teenager’s life:

1.2.1 Schooling                                                                                                                      (3)
1.2.2 Health                                                                                                                             (3)
1.2.3 The unborn baby                                                                                                         (3)
1.2.4 The family                                                                                                                    (3)
1.2.5 Friendships                                                                                                                 (3)
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B. Many learners do not have a vision for a future career. They just want to finish
School , take a gap year, and then decide what to do with the rest of   their lives.


1.    Discuss effective career guidance to grade 10 learners under the following headings:
1.1.1     The importance of a positive self-awareness and self-esteem in  deciding on a career                                                                                                          (5)
1.1.2   Mention factors that influences these aspects of your live in choosing a career.                                                                                                                    (5)
1.1.3                     Explain how the following circumstances can influence your choice of career:
1.1.3.1 socio-economic environment                                                                                (2)
1.1.3.2   Financial circumstances                                                                              (2)
1.1.3.3   Influence of the parents                                                                                      (2)
1.1.3.4   Teenage pregnancy                                                                                             (2)
1.1.3.5   Accessibility                                                                                                (2)
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C. South Africa is a democratic country. This implies that all South Africans   have the right to choose their own leaders. We have the right and the responsibility to put people in power who are worthy of their leadership.

1. Discuss the qualities of a leader that would be fitting to lead a democratic country.                                                                                                                 (5)
2.  Discuss the impact of human rights on all South Africans.                                 (5)
3.  Mention five instances of human rights violation that you are aware of that still occurs in South Africa according to local, and national reports.                                      (5)
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D. Discuss the benefits of participation in exercise programmes under the following headings:
1. Promotion of health and wellness                                                                               (5)
2. Social interaction                                                                                                  (5)
3. Relaxation and enjoyment                                                                                    (5)
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TOTAL GRAND: 80

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