Grade 4 introduces learners to Social Sciences (Sosiale Wetenskappe), divided into Geography and History. In History, learners begin by exploring their immediate surroundings and local stories before moving on to influential leaders and technological advancements like transport and communication.
This guide outlines the 2026 History (Afrikaans) Annual Teaching Plan (ATP), providing a structured weekly roadmap to help teachers guide learners through concepts like plaaslike geskiedenis (local history), leiers (leaders), and kommunikasie (communication).
History (Afrikaans) Grade 4 ATP 2026
The curriculum is divided into four terms, focusing on specific historical themes and skills such as working with sources and understanding chronology.
Kwartaal 1: Plaaslike Geskiedenis (Local History)
Focus: The first term focuses on investigating the history of the local area using various sources of information.
- Weke 1–3: Hoe ons uitvind oor die verlede (Finding out about the past)
- Bronne: Finding information from photos (foto’s), writings (geskrifte), objects (voorwerpe), and interviews (onderhoude) with people.
- Vergelyking: How people lived long ago vs. now (Hoe mense toe en nou geleef het), including food, clothes, and transport.
- Objekte: Examining tools, toys, and cooking utensils used by older family members.
- Weke 4–7: Projek (Project)
- Onderwerp: Investigating the history of a local area (Plaaslike Geskiedenis).
- Vaardighede: Gathering information, organizing it, and creating a coherent story.
- Assessering: Formele Assessering (Projek) – 25 Punte.
Kwartaal 2: Leer van Leiers (Learning from Leaders)
Focus: The second term explores the qualities of good leadership through the life stories of iconic figures.
- Weke 1–2: Eienskappe van ‘n Goeie Leier (Qualities of a Good Leader)
- A good leader listens to people, works for the benefit of others, has courage (moed), is dedicated (toegewyd), and is willing to sacrifice (offer).
- Weke 3–5: Nelson Mandela
- Lewensverhaal: Study the life of Nelson Mandela.
- Vrae: Why is he a good example? Is it easy to be a good leader? Are leaders always popular?
- Weke 6–8: Mahatma Gandhi
- Lewensverhaal: Study the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Invloed: How ordinary people can follow the example of good leaders.
- Assessering: Beheer Toets (Control Test) – 25 Punte (Covers Local History & Leaders).
Kwartaal 3: Vervoer oor Tyd Heen (Transport Through Time)
Focus: The third term tracks the development of transport on land, water, and in the air.
- Weke 1–2: Vervoer op Land (Land Transport)
- Diere: Animals used for transport (donkeys, horses).
- Wiele: Carts (karre), wagons (waens), and carriages (koetse).
- Weke 3–5: Die Fiets en Trein (Bicycle and Train)
- The invention of the bicycle.
- The steam engine (stoomenjin) and the train.
- Modern forms of land transport and their environmental impact (exhaust fumes).
- Weke 6–7: Vervoer op Water (Water Transport)
- Vroeë Vorms: Rafts (vlotte), canoes (kano’s), and reed boats.
- Skepe: Sailing ships (seilskepe) and the first steamships (stoomskepe).
- Weke 8–9: Vervoer in die Lug (Air Transport)
- Uitvinders: The Wright brothers and the first airplane.
- Ander Vorms: Balloons (ballonne) and airships (lugskepe).
- Assessering: Beheer Toets (Control Test) – 25 Punte.
Kwartaal 4: Kommunikasie oor Tyd Heen (Communication Through Time)
Focus: The final term looks at how human communication has evolved from ancient methods to the digital age.
- Weke 1–2: Oudste Vorms (Oldest Forms)
- Language, symbols, songs, art, and dance.
- San: The San hunter-gatherers (San-jagter-versamelaars) as an example of early communication in Southern Africa.
- Weke 3–5: Moderne Veranderinge (Modern Changes)
- The postal system (Posstelsel).
- The radio and television (Televisie).
- Weke 6–7: Masjiene en Tegnologie (Machines and Technology)
- Early typewriters (tikmasjiene) before electricity.
- The telegraph (telegraaf), telephone (telefoon), and cellphone (selfoon).
- Weke 8–9: Die Digitale Era
- The computer (rekenaar) and the Internet.
- Assessering: Beheer Toets (Control Test) – 25 Punte (Covers Transport & Communication).
FAQ: History Grade 4 (Afrikaans)
Q: Wat is ‘n “Goeie Leier”? A: According to the ATP, a good leader (goeie leier) is someone who listens to people, serves others, works in a team, has courage, is dedicated, and is willing to make sacrifices.
Q: Watter bronne word gebruik vir Plaaslike Geskiedenis? A: Learners use photos (foto’s), written documents (geskrifte), interviews with people (onderhoude), and old objects (voorwerpe) to find information.
Q: Is daar ‘n eksamen in Graad 4 Geskiedenis? A: The assessment consists of Beheer Toetse (Control Tests) and Projekte (Projects). There isn’t a single large “exam” in the traditional sense, but rather formal tasks at the end of each term worth 25 marks each.