Grade 7 Life Orientation (LO) Summaries Term 4 (Oxford Headstart)

This document provides summaries and keywords for Grade 7 Life Orientation (LO) Term 4 units, focusing on the development of the self in society.

Unit 1: Personal Diet and Nutrition

• Nutritious food and water are essential for health.
• Dietary choices are influenced by ecological, social, economic, cultural, and political factors.
• A healthy diet should be balanced across food groups: carbohydrates, vegetables and fruit, dairy products, proteins, and fats, oils and sweets.
  • One-third should be fruit and vegetables, one-third carbohydrates, and the last third dairy and proteins.
• Healthy eating habits include regular meals, drinking 6–8 glasses of water daily, eating fresh fruit and vegetables, and limiting fatty and sugary foods.

Unit 3: Common Diseases

• Diseases can be infectious (e.g., TB, HIV, flu) or non-infectious (e.g., diabetes, obesity, epilepsy, anorexia).
• Strategies for living with diseases, such as TB, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Obesity, Anorexia, and HIV and Aids, involve early diagnosis, correct treatment, and support.
• Resources like the South African National Tuberculosis Association, Epilepsy South Africa, Diabetes South Africa, and The Aids Foundation offer information and support.

Unit 5: Role of Oral Traditions and Scriptures in Major Religions in South Africa

• South African citizens have freedom of religion, belief, and opinion, including the constitutional right to choose a religion or none at all.
• Religious practices are allowed at schools as long as attendance is not mandatory.
• The document provides details on the role of oral traditions and scriptures in Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, African Traditional, San Religions, and the Baha’i Faith.

Outdoor Recreational Programmes (Units 2, 4, and 6)

• Outdoor recreational activities are for relaxation and enjoyment when not at school or working.
• They help keep bodies healthy, active, and fit in a fun way, allowing exercise at one’s own pace without fear of competition.
• Activities include traditional dances, dance aerobics (for cardiovascular workout), and ball games like soccernet, which assesses listening skills, ability to carry out instructions, and speed.
• Safety issues include warming up and cooling down, and ensuring the area is clean and free of objects that could cause injury.