This is the Annual Teaching Plan for Grade 7 Life Orientation. The year covers development of the self in society, constitutional rights and responsibilities, health and social and environmental responsibility, the world of work, and Physical Education every term.
Each term is set out over 10 to 11 weeks by CAPS topic, with Physical Education running alongside the theory. Every term has a formal task of 70 marks plus a Physical Education task (PET) of 30 marks.
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What the Life Orientation Grade 7 ATP covers
Term 1
- Self-image and positive personal qualities
- Puberty and gender constructs
- Physical and emotional changes
- Peer pressure and how to respond
- Reading and study skills
- PE: fitness programme and safety
Formal assessment: Written task (70 marks) and Physical Education task (30 marks).
Term 2
- Human rights in the South African Constitution
- Responsibilities linked to human rights
- Dealing with abuse in different contexts
- Places of safety and where to find help
- Career fields, subjects and study
- PE: community or indigenous invasion games
Formal assessment: Controlled test (70 marks) on Term 1 and 2 work, in Sections A, B and C, and Physical Education task (30 marks).
Term 3
- Types and symptoms of substance abuse
- Protective factors and early detection
- Local environmental health problems
- Action plan for an environmental problem
- Simulation of career-related activities
- PE: rotation, balance, elevation, rhythmic movement
Formal assessment: Project (70 marks) and Physical Education task (30 marks).
Term 4
- Personal diet and nutrition
- Factors that influence diet choices
- Common diseases, e.g. TB, diabetes, HIV
- Dealing with grief, trauma and loss
- Oral traditions and scriptures of major religions
- PE: outdoor recreational programme
Formal assessment: Examination (70 marks) on Term 3 and 4 work and Physical Education task (30 marks).
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2023/24 Annual Teaching Plans. DBE Circular S19 of 2025 keeps the 2023/24 ATPs in use, with some exclusions, so check with your school or district for any changes.