Course Facilitator: Ms Hanlie van Zyl
Teacher Bio: Ms Hanlie van Zyl, B. Sc. Hons. Zoology; HED; 26 years experience in teaching.
Introduction: As a subject, Physical Science is within the natural sciences area of learning, but has thematic links to other subjects across the curriculum. The main aim of the Physical Science content is to provide basic scientific background for our learners with the hope of producing the much-needed scientists for the country.
Course Outline:
- Topic 1: Scientific processes
- Topic 2: Matter
- Topic 3: Acids, alkalis (bases), metals and nonmetals
- Topic 4: Mechanics
- Topic 5: Electricity and magnetism
Herewith, an introductory video clip from the subject facilitator:
Subject Content
TOPIC 2 Matter
TOPIC 4 Mechanics
Topic 3 Acids and bases and Metals and Non-metals