Term 3 in Life Orientation Grade 11 focuses on real-life challenges and career readiness, and it gives Grade 11 learners the tools to make smart decisions about their health, their future, and how they handle pressure. This term is divided into three major focus areas:
- Development of the Self in Society
- Careers and Career Choices
- Physical Education (PET & theory)
Let us break it down week by week, topic by topic.
Grade 11 Life Orientation Term 3 Topics
1. Development of the Self in Society (Weeks 1–6)
This part helps you reflect on your own behaviour, the pressures around you, and the factors that affect your health and safety. The content is serious but necessary.
Topics covered:
- Human factors that cause ill-health and accidents like unsafe behaviour, lack of knowledge, peer pressure, or emotional problems.
- Lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS — especially how poverty and gender imbalances make things worse.
- Risky behaviour and its impact, like drug abuse, unsafe sex, or poor hygiene.
- How to make healthier choices and where to seek help.
- Positive influences like family, personal values, belief systems, and cultural or social support that guide good decisions.
By the end of this section, you must be able to explain the link between decisions and consequences — and also how to take control of your physical and emotional wellbeing.
2. Careers and Career Choices (Weeks 7–11)
This chapter is all about preparing for life after school. Whether you want to study further, get a job, or start something on your own, this section teaches you how to approach it smartly and confidently.
You will cover:
- Job contracts, rights, and conditions of service — understanding what is legally required and expected from workers.
- The meaning of work — why having a job is more than just a salary.
- How to prepare for employment:
- Writing a CV and application letter
- Filling in forms (online and hard copy)
- Interview tips and how to present yourself
- Ethics in the workplace
You will also explore further studies, such as certificates, diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate options. You need to match your interests, values, and skills with what the real job market is looking for — including scarce skills and new opportunities.
3. Physical Education and Practical Assessment (Throughout Term 3)
Your PET (Physical Education Task) continues in Term 3. You will participate in relaxation and recreational activities that promote long-term healthy habits.
Practical focus:
- Recreational dance
- Educational gymnastics
- Self-defence
- Orienteering and cross-country running
You are also expected to understand safety procedures, show teamwork, and take leadership roles in structured group activities. Your participation will be monitored using observation sheets, and this forms part of your SBA (School-Based Assessment).
Assessment Overview for Term 3
- Informal tasks: One per week, using different question types — short answers, scenarios, simulations, true/false with reasoning, definitions, and role-plays.
- Formal Assessment (SBA): This includes a project that requires research, time outside of class, and class-based guidance from your teacher.
- Physical Education Task (PET): Practical marks from your participation and behaviour in PE activities.