CAPS Grade 5 Social Sciences

The subject Social Sciences is made up of two subjects: Geography and History.

Geography is the science of the Earth’s surface, its atmosphere and its features. Geography answers the questions the learner has about the physical world they see around them each day.

The Grade 5 Geography syllabus is made up of the following topics:

• Term 1: Map skills
• Term 2: Physical features of South Africa
• Term 3: The weather, climate and vegetation of South Africa
• Term 4: Minerals and mining in South Africa

History, or a study of past events, gives the learner an understanding of the event. History is also a skills-based subject in which the learner develops the ability to become a critical reader and critical thinker.

The Grade 5 History syllabus is made up of the following topics:

• Term 1: Hunter-gatherers and herders in southern Africa
• Term 2: The first farmers in southern Africa
• Term 3: An ancient African society: Egypt
• Term 4: A heritage trail through the provinces of South Africa