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Unit 1: Goal-setting skills: Personal lifestyle choices

Influences on personal lifestyle choices:

Media: Television shows and movies shape behavior and fashion choices.

Environment: Home and social settings significantly impact decision-

making; a safe and supportive environment encourages positive choices.

Friends and peers: Influence lifestyle choices through shared activities and
behaviors.

Culture: Cultural norms and values dictate acceptable behavior and

influence decision-making.

Religion: Religious beliefs provide guidelines for behavior and moral

values.

Community: Community standards and expectations affect lifestyle

choices, including education and social activities.

Appropriate responses to influences:

Informed decision-making skills: Understanding consequences and

weighing options before making decisions.

Teenagers' desires and aversions: Balancing desires for independence

and fun with aversions to conflicts and embarrassment.

Assertiveness skills: Confidently expressing opinions, refusing

unreasonable requests, and negotiating compromises.

Unit 4: Sexual behaviour and health

Risk factors leading to unhealthy sexual behaviour:

Individual factors: Low self-esteem, peer pressure, lack of future

aspirations, involvement in substance abuse.

Family factors: Poor communication, lack of parental guidance and

supervision, family conflicts.

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 Environmental factors: Negative school environment, exposure to risky
behaviors in the neighborhood.

Unwanted results of unhealthy sexual behavior:

Teenage pregnancy: Educational, financial, and emotional challenges for

both teenage mothers and their babies.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Serious health consequences,

including long-term damage and even death if left untreated.

HIV and AIDS: Transmission through high-risk behaviors and the potential
for lifelong health complications.

Low self-image and emotional scars: Emotional consequences of

engaging in sexual activities before emotional readiness, leading to shame,
anxiety, and fear.

Factors that influence personal behavior:

Family, friends, peers, community norms: Influence behavior through

social interactions, acceptance of certain behaviors, and community
standards.

Strategies for dealing with unhealthy sexual behavior:

Abstinence: Choosing to abstain from sexual activity as the safest option

to prevent STIs and unplanned pregnancy.

Proper condom use: Consistent and correct use of condoms to reduce the
risk of STIs and pregnancy.

Saying no assertively: Using assertive communication skills to refuse

unwanted sexual advances and pressure.

Adverse consequences and implications of teenage pregnancy:

Educational and financial challenges for teenage parents.

Emotional strain and potential resentment towards the baby.

Increased risk of school difficulties and inadequate care for the baby.

Where to find protection, help, and support:

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 Positive relationships with family, friends, and trusted adults provide
support and guidance.

Hotlines and support services offer information, advice, and assistance for
teenagers facing sexual health issues.

Unit 6: Time management skills

Using time effectively and efficiently:

Identifying responsibilities: Recognizing and prioritizing tasks at home,

school, and in the community.

Choosing actions carefully: Making deliberate choices to allocate time to

various activities based on their importance and impact.

Unit 7: Reading and writing for different purposes

Purpose of different texts:

Research: Gathering information for school projects or personal interests.

Social networking: Interacting with friends and strangers on various online

platforms.

Selling: Promoting products or services to potential buyers.

Catching up with friends: Communicating with friends through emails,

instant messages, or social media.

Job hunting: Searching for employment opportunities through

newspapers, websites, or job listings.

Relaxation: Reading magazines, encyclopedias, or other leisure materials

for enjoyment.

Commemorative Days
Africa Day: Celebrated on 25 May to mark the founding of the Organisation of
African Unity (OAU) in 1963 and promote African unity.

World Refugee Day: Observed on 20 June to raise awareness about refugees,

who flee their countries due to war or human rights violations.

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 Mandela Day: Held on 18 July, commemorating Nelson Mandela's 67 years of
political activism. People are encouraged to spend 67 minutes doing
community service.

Constitutional Values
The South African Constitution aims to create a society based on democratic
values, social justice, and fundamental human rights.

Key values include human dignity, equality, and the right to life.

Everyone has the right to participate in cultural life and use the language of
their choice.

Role Models
Positive Role Models: Inspire and motivate by upholding constitutional values,
making good choices, and respecting others.

Negative Role Models: Influence others negatively, making irresponsible

behavior seem acceptable.

Leaders Upholding Constitutional Values: Contribute to nation-building and

set examples through their actions in various fields.

National Orders: Awards recognizing exceptional contributions to South

Africa:

Order of Mapungubwe: For excellence and exceptional achievement (e.g.,

Valerie Mizrahi for work on tuberculosis).

Order of Ikhamanga: For excellence in arts, culture, literature, music,

journalism, and sport (e.g., Jonathan "Johnny" Clegg, Miriam Makeba).

Mendi Decoration for Bravery: For acts of bravery.

Applying Constitutional Values in Daily Life

The Bill of Rights in the South African Constitution ensures the protection of
human dignity, equality, and freedom.

The concept of ubuntu emphasizes humanity through mutual respect and

kindness.

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 Healthy relationships are built on respect and repair after wrongdoing, while
unhealthy relationships involve power struggles and lack of respect.

Education and Career Planning (Post Grade 9)

Personal Responsibility: Students must actively plan their futures, considering
competition and opportunities.

Options After Grade 9:

Complete Grade 12 for a National Senior Certificate (NSC).

Attend a Further Education and Training (FET) College for a National

Certificate Vocational (NCV).

FET Colleges: Offer practical training in various fields and can lead to an N6
Diploma.

Learnership Programmes: Combine work experience with education,

managed by Sectoral Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).

National Senior Certificate (NSC): Offers broad options for further study at
private colleges, universities of technology, or traditional universities.

University: Requires high academic achievement and offers degrees

necessary for certain professions (e.g., doctor, lawyer).

University of Technology: Combines academic and practical courses,

offering degrees in specialized fields.

Private Colleges: Offer a variety of courses but require careful validation

for legitimacy and recognition.

Rights and Responsibilities at Work

Basic Conditions of Employment Act (1997): Protects employees' rights
regarding working hours, breaks, leave, and pay.

Both employers and employees must respect each other's rights and comply
with the Bill of Rights. Knowing and fulfilling responsibilities in the workplace is
crucial.

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