CAPS subjects / Physical Sciences

CAPS subject guide

Physical Sciences: make the next step clearer.

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Physical Sciences across the CAPS phases.

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Foundation phase

Grades R–3

Kwazi's topic map does not list Physical Sciences 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 Physical Sciences 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

Kwazi's topic map does not list Physical Sciences for Grades 7–9. This guide does not claim coverage of that phase. Follow the school's subject and language choices and explore theSenior phase subjects in Kwazi's map.

FET phase

Grades 10–12

Use Kwazi to discuss forces, motion, circuits, waves or chemical reactions. Ask for the units and reasoning in a calculation, then compare the result with the class method or available official memo.

  • Newton's laws and motion
  • Momentum and impulse
  • Work, energy and power
  • Electric circuits
  • Electrodynamics
  • Waves, sound and light
  • Chemical bonding
  • Stoichiometry
  • Rates and equilibrium
  • Acids and bases
  • Electrochemistry
  • Organic chemistry

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Grade 11 Physical Sciences: use Newton’s second law to explain the acceleration of a 2 kg object with a net force of 6 N. Include units.

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