2.4 To talk about using stars to make predictions

Natural sciences

The earth and beyond

The stars

Educator section

Memorandum

Assignment 3:

1. Aries Capricorn

Leo Gemini

Libra Pisces

Cancer Virgo

Scorpio Aquarius

Taurus Sagittarius

2. You , Cosmopolitan , Argus , Cape Times , Huisgenoot , Die Burger , etc.

Let the learners bring various magazines and newspapers to class. Play a game to identify more magazines and papers.

3. Moral norms and values are addressed. This is an important aspect that deserves attention, but that should be treated with sensitivity and circumspection.

Let learners speak to their parents / family / church about their view on horoscopes.

Leaner section

Content

Activity: to talk about using stars to make predictions [lo 3.1]

Astronomers are scientists who study the objects in the universe and in space. Astrologers, however, are persons who interpret the movements of planets and stars and assert that this can influence the lives and behaviour of people.

• The “signs of the Zodiac”, like the Ram, Lion and Scales are names that were given to twelve constellations 130 years before the birth of Christ. Astrologers use this to work out horoscopes (predictions of what may affect the daily lives of people).

ASSIGNMENT 3

1. Find out what the other signs of the Zodiac are.

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2. Find out how many newspapers and magazines regularly publish horoscopes.

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3. Use the opportunity to talk to your parents or other people who have authority about the desirability of consulting horoscopes regularly. Also find out what the attitude towards horoscopes is in your religion.

• Write your findings in the frame given on the next page and decorate the page.

Horoscope: Our family’s/belief’s point of view.

Assessment

Learning Outcome 3: Science, SOCIETY and the environment The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between science and technology, society and the environment.

Assessment Standard 3.1: We know this when the learner understands science and technology in the historical context.