CAPS subject guide

Life Orientation: make the next step clearer.

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Life Orientation across the CAPS phases.

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Foundation phase

Grades R–3

Kwazi's topic map does not list Life Orientation for Grades R–3. This guide does not claim coverage of that phase. Follow the school's subject and language choices and explore theFoundation phase subjects in Kwazi's map.

Intermediate phase

Grades 4–6

Kwazi's topic map does not list Life Orientation for Grades 4–6. This guide does not claim coverage of that phase. Follow the school's subject and language choices and explore theIntermediate phase subjects in Kwazi's map.

Senior phase

Grades 7–9

Ask Kwazi to discuss study habits, wellbeing or the world of work using a general example. Avoid personal disclosures and review the response with a parent or teacher.

Development of the self
Health and wellbeing
Study skills
World of work

FET phase

Grades 10–12

Use Kwazi to discuss a study plan, career research, democracy or a healthy lifestyle as a school topic. Check further-study requirements with the institution itself; Kwazi does not replace professional advice.

Study skills
Careers and further study
Democracy and human rights
Healthy lifestyle

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Grade 10 Life Orientation: explain how to build a study plan with specific goals and realistic breaks.

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