Below you’ll find an expanded, CAPS-aligned set of Grade 11 Life Orientation

notes for all eight topics. I’ve added deeper definitions, additional examples,
relevant CAPS learning outcomes and suggested classroom activities. Let me
know if you’d like me to drill down even further on any point!

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1. Financial Assistance & Goal-Setting

CAPS LO 1: Personal development

1. Bursaries

Definition: Non-repayable funds awarded by government, institutions or pri-

Criteria: Academic merit (e.g. top NSC results), financial need (household in-
come ≤ R350 000 p.a.), special talent (sport, culture) or community service.

Example: NSFAS for students from households earning ≤ the threshold; UCT
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship (top 2% NSC).

Activity: Research two bursary application forms; identify required documenta-

2. SMART Goals

Specific: “Improve my APS by 3 points.”

Measurable: “Submit portfolio by 30 May.”

Achievable: Based on available study time.

Relevant: Tied to career of choice (e.g. medicine).

Time-bound: Deadline end of term.

Class task: Draft one short-, one medium- and one long-term goal; peer re-
view.
3. Perseverance vs. Persistence

Perseverance: Sustained effort despite obstacles (e.g. rewriting NBT after fail-
ing once).

Persistence: Continual action toward a goal (e.g. weekly CV updates).

Example: Applying to three universities even if first choice rejects you.

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2. Unequal Power Relations & GBV

CAPS LO 3: Social development

1. Patriarchy & Bigotry

Patriarchy: System where men hold decision-making power in families, politics

Bigotry: Prejudice resulting in denial of rights (e.g. refusing leadership roles to

Example: Boardrooms with < 20 % female directors.

2. Femicide & Rape

Femicide: Gender-based killing of women; SA rate ~12 per 100 000 (highest
globally).

Rape: Legally defined in Sexual Offences Act 32 of 2007 as non-consensual

Case Study: “#AmINext” campaign—raises awareness of femicide hotspots.

Psychological trauma: Disruption of self-identity, flashbacks, nightmares.

Emotional trauma: Persistent shame, guilt, depression.

Intervention: Referral to trauma counsellors (Thuthuzela Care Centres).

4. 16 Days of Activism & CSE

16 Days (25 Nov–10 Dec): Local NGO “Pow Wow” hosts marches, school work-
shops on consent.

CSE: Teaches human rights, gender equality, sexual health—integrated across

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3. Physical Education (PE)

CAPS LO 2: Health promotion

1. Warm-up & Cool-down

Warm-up:

Pulse raisers: 5 min jog or skipping.

Dynamic stretches: Leg swings, arm circles.

Cool-down:

Active recovery: 5 min walking.

Static stretches: Hold hamstring stretch for 30 s.

2. Physical Activities & Fitness Components

Cardiovascular endurance: 20 m shuttle run (Beep Test).

Muscular strength/endurance: Press-ups, plank hold.

Flexibility: Sit-and-reach test.

Class Practical: Design a 20-minute circuit covering all components.

3. Culture & Sport

Traditional Games:

Diketo (stone-collecting), Morabaraba (board game)—foster strategic thinking.

Social Media:

Live-stream inter-house matches on school Facebook page.

Outcome: Appreciate diverse cultures; promote active citizenship.

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4. Admission Requirements & APS

CAPS LO 5: Career and career choices

1. APS Calculation

Convert NSC symbols (7=7 pts … 1=1 pt) for best 7 subjects.
Example: English 6 + Maths 5 + Life Orientation 4 + 4 other subjects = APS
24.

2. NBTs

Modules: Academic Literacy (AL), Quantitative Literacy (QL), Mathematics

Use: Many universities use NBT + APS for placement and bridging pro-
grammes.

3. Portfolio & Applications

Portfolio: CV, leadership certificates, community-service log, motivational let-

Forms: University-specific deadlines—UFH closes 30 June; UCT 30 Sept.

Activity: Compile a mock application to one SA university.

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5. Environmental Ill-Health

CAPS LO 4: Environmental responsibility

1. Harmful Substances

Pesticides: Organophosphates linked to neurological issues.

Antibiotics in livestock: Contribute to antibiotic resistance.

2. Inhuman Farming Methods

Example: Battery-cage eggs—chickens never see daylight.

3. Climate Change Impacts

Heat waves: ↑ cases of heatstroke in informal settlements.

Flooding: Water-borne diseases (cholera) outbreak after heavy rains.

Project: Map climate-related health incidents in your province.

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6. Public Participation

CAPS LO 6: Human rights

1. Definition & Purpose

Engage citizens in policy decisions; improve transparency and accountability.

2. Process Steps

1. Notice: Gazette/ward notices.

2. Consultation: Focus-groups, public hearings.

3. Feedback: Report back on how input was used.

4. Implementation & Monitoring: Citizens sit on oversight committees.

4. Class Activity: Simulate a municipal hearing on open-space development.

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7. Relationships & Law-Making

CAPS LO 3 & 6

1. Rights & Responsibilities

Rights: Dignity (Ch 2 Bill of Rights), privacy, freedom of expression.

Responsibilities: Honesty, fidelity, respecting partner’s autonomy.

2. Law-Making Process

1. Green Paper: White Paper → Public comments.

2. Draft Bill: Parliamentary debate (Portfolio Committee).

3. Public hearings: Stakeholder input.

4. Presidential Assent: Becomes an Act (e.g. Domestic Violence Act 116 of

3. Case Study: How the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 was shaped by NGO submis-
sions.
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8. Role of Sport in Nation-Building

CAPS LO 2 & 3

1. Social Cohesion & Identity

Springboks’ 2019 RWC win united diverse groups under “One South Africa.”

2. Negative Incidents

Crowd violence at derbies (Kaizer Chiefs vs. Orlando Pirates)—triggers crime

3. Goal-Setting in Sport

Individual: Improve 100 m sprint by 0.2 s in 6 weeks.

Team: Increase penalty-conversion rate from 65 % to 80 %.

4. Psychological Trauma

Sports injuries: ACL tear—12 months rehab; risk of depression.

Support: Access to sports psychologists (SANSP).

5. Activity: Conduct a mini-survey on how major sporting events affect com-

✏️Next steps:

Assign yourself one “deep-dive” topic and prepare a 5-minute presentation

Let me know if you’d like worksheets, past exam questions or specific text -
book references for any section!