Life Orientation Grade 9 June Common 2010 Memo (English)

Province of the EASTERN CAPE EDUCATION SENIOR PHASE GRADE 9 JUNE 2010 LIFE ORIENTATION MEMORANDUM MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 7 pages.

2 LIFE ORIENTATION (JUNE 2010) SECTION A QUESTION 1 1.1 False 1.2 False 1.3 True 1.4 False 1.5 False (5 x 1) (5) [5] QUESTION 2 2.1 D 2.2 E 2.3 B 2.4 A 2.5 C (5 x 1) (5) 2.2 2.2.1 Mathematics and Science are in demand; a teacher who offers them will be easily employed. Employment opportunities are high. (2) 2.2.2 Any of the following: Science, Engineering and Technology. Business and Economic Sciences. Health Science. (1) 2.2.3 Science, Engineering and Technology (1) 2.2.4 If the career he/she intends to pursue does not require Mathematics e.g. Humanities, Law and Education. (2) 2.2.5 Learner (1) [12]

(SEPTEMBER 2010) LIFE ORIENTATION 3 QUESTION 3 3.1 Example of responses. (a) Women’s day (9 August) About 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings to protest against the carrying of passes and the Pass Law. Communities hold awareness campaigns or celebration days to honour and remember women’s struggle against apartheid. Young people should use this day to consider fighting violence against women. (b) Heritage Day (24 September) This day is meant to celebrate achievements and contribution of people from different cultures. Events are held and different activities are done to celebrate our diverse culture and history. Learners are encouraged to use creativity to promote cultural diversity. (c) Human Rights Day (21 March) The day also known as Sharpeville Massacre on which 69 people were killed and 180 injured during an anti-pass campaign. Celebrations are held to honour remember whose rights were/are violated. The youth is encouraged to respect other people’s rights and to promote non- discrimination. (d) Youth Day (16 June) The beginning of the Soweto uprisings in when students protested against the use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. This day is celebrated in different parts of the country. The youth are encouraged to contribute towards the development empowerment of young people in this country. (e) Workers’ Day (1 May) Workers around the world remember the struggles of the working. This day is a symbol of struggle for workers’ rights. All workers in various industries/workplace celebrate this day in different ways. The youth is made aware about the rights of workers. (3) 3.2 Possible answers (Accept any relevant answer if it has to do with planning).  Fundraising.  Setting a date and arranging a venue.  Planning activities and sending of invitations.  Arranging a venue. (4) 3.3 Any chosen topic Description only – no mark Example only – no mark Description and example (2 marks) (2) 3.4 They can ensure communication between the TWO parties/facilitate negotiations towards resolving the conflict. (1) [10]

4 LIFE ORIENTATION (JUNE 2010) QUESTION 4 4.1 Drug/Dagga and tobacco/Alcohol. (Any relevant response). (2) 4.2 ONE in every THREE teenagers is addicted to substances. (2) 4.3 Negative peer pressure can affect one’s health and safety (any relevant response). Parents as the closest relative and support structure become affected when something happens to their child/children. (Any relevant response) (2) 4.4 Teenagers can avoid self-destruction by:  Involvement in sport activities/participating in community projects  Being assertive/  Having positive role models or mentors/  Occupying themselves with hobbies such as painting, dancing and others. (Any two relevant response). (2) 4.5 Reckless behaviour may result in − Unsafe or unprotected sex/Criminal offence/Causing damage to other people’s property/Destroying human relations etc. (1) 4.6 When friends or people of your age influence you to do something, to act or take part in an activity that has bad consequences. (Any relevant response). (1) 4.7 (a) lie. (b) reap. (2) 4.8 Assertive. (1) [13]

(SEPTEMBER 2010) LIFE ORIENTATION 5 QUESTION 5 Assessment Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total 1. Introduction Not clear Clear and Outstanding Clear and relevant 4 appropriate. 0−1 2−3 3−4 2. Body Inadequate Satisfactory Outstanding Explanatory, 7 relevant and 1−2 3−4 5−7 coherent. 3. Conclusion Not relevant Relevant and Outstanding 4 Relevant to the and coherent facts raised in the coherent body. 2−3 3−4 0−1 15 QUESTION 6 6.1 Anti-retroviral. (1) 6.2 Carol’s CD4 count is normal. (2) 6.3 They lose their hair during the process. (2) 6.4 The doctor has to observe his patient’s condition in order to decide on the most suitable treatment (each patient is unique), The type and dosage of medication has to be adjusted to suit each patient At times a diagnosed disease could be a symptom of or a result of another condition. Some patients react to some medication. Some patients do not respond to some medication etc. (Any 2 x 1) (2) 6.5 5 Patients whose condition is not serious/who are responding well to treatment/who have been immunised so that they cannot spread the diseases or infect others. (2) 6.6 It suggests that health services do not reach/are not available to remote areas. (2) 6.7 A mobile clinic should be organised to visit such places on a regular basis/transport for the farm workers to and from the nearest health centre (clinic or hospital) /health care workers can be allocated to farms. (2)

6 LIFE ORIENTATION (JUNE 2010) 6.8 Any relevant response with full explanation. E.g. TB – its germs are easily spread through coughing, living in an unclean environment, eating contaminated food or using/sharing spoons, cups, etc TB is a deadly and highly contagious disease if it is untreated HIV/AIDS – contracted through contact with blood or unsafe sex. If Ivy’s husband was HIV positive the possibility of having infected his wife who could have transmitted it to her children. Malnutrition- it weakens the immune system and makes its sufferers prone to many sicknesses. Food poisoning – Caused by eating contaminated food such as meat from animals that have died of unknown causes, eating stale or poisoned food. (Any one of the above responses or other relevant answers) (2) [15] QUESTION 7 7.1 TB/HIV/AIDS (any common or communicable disease) that can be influenced by the conditions in the area. (2) 7.2 Housebreaking, rape, assault because of the poverty experienced, unemployment and substance abuse these crimes become rife. (2) 7.3 They do not have a choice – they survive on anything that is available to them. (2) 7.4 The right to a clean environment. The right to shelter. Right to clean and running water. Right to basic medication, etc. (2) 7.5 Challenge to be prioritised − 1 mark Reason − 1 mark (2) [10]

(SEPTEMBER 2010) LIFE ORIENTATION 7 QUESTION 8 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8.1 a. fitness, stamina and exercise b. heart c. lungs d. oxygen e. food f. jogging g. cycling h. 20 minutes i. three times j. slows down (12) 8.2  Avoid landing on your head.  Do not put your whole body weight on your neck  Keep your body straight (Any 2) (2) 8.3  To keep fit  To keep body healthy  To keep correct posture  To increase blood circulation  To open lungs (Any 4) (4) 8.4 heart and lungs (2) [20] TOTAL: 100