Natural Sciences

This document is a comprehensive summary of all the core topics for Grade 8 Natural Sciences, based on the Via Afrika textbook. It covers terms 1 to 4 and includes themes such as photosynthesis, micro-organisms, chemical reactions, electricity, visible light, and space. Each unit contains key terms, explanations, processes, and examples, making it ideal for exam revision and test preparation.

Hierdie dokument is ’n volledige opsomming van die Graad 8 Natuurwetenskappe-kurrikulum gebaseer op die Via Afrika-handboek, met inhoud vir al vier kwartale. Dit sluit hoofafdelings soos Lewe en Lewende Dinge, Materie en Materiale, Energie en Verandering, en Planeet Aarde en die Ruimte in. Elke eenheid is duidelik gestruktureer met definisies, sleutelterme, illustrasies en praktiese voorbeelde om leerinhoud te versterk. Ideaal vir eksamenvoorbereiding of hersiening deur die jaar.

A clear, well written pdf document, of the 3 types of micro organisms, and their properties/causes

Grade 8 Natural Sciences (NS) Summaries - Term 2 (Via Afrika): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 2 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Strand 2:  Matter and materials Topic 1:  Atoms Topic 2:  Particle model of matter Topic 3:  Chemical reactions

Grade 8 Natural Sciences (NS) Summaries - Term 1 (Via Afrika): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 1 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Strand 1:  Life and living Topic 1:  Photosynthesis and respiration Topic 2:  Interactions and interdependence within the environment Topic 3:  Micro-organisms

Graad 8 Natuurwetenskappe (NW) Opsommings Kwartaal 2: Die opsommings is saamgestel deur die Via Afrika handboek se werk op te som. Opsommings is in Afrikaans met aanvullende en skriftelike notas wat deur die opsteller saam gestel is. Afdeling 2:  Materie en materiale Onderwerp 1:  Atome Onderwerp 2:  Deeltjiemodel van materie Onderwerp 3:  Chemiese reaksies

Graad 8 Natuurwetenskappe (NW) Opsommings Kwartaal 1: Die opsommings is saamgestel deur die Via Afrika handboek se werk op te som. Opsommings is in Afrikaans met aanvullende en skriftelike notas wat deur die opsteller saam gestel is. Afdeling 1 -  Lewe en lewende dinge Onderwerp 1:  Fotosintese en respirasie Onderwerp 2:  Interaksies en interafhanklikheid binne die omgewing Onderwerp 3:  Mikro-organismes

Grade 8 Natural Sciences (NS) Summaries - Term 4 (Via Afrika): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 4 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Strand 4 - Planet Earth and beyond Topic 1:  The Solar System Topic 2:  Beyond the Solar System Topic 3:  Looking into space

Grade 8 Natural Sciences (NS) Summaries - Term 3 (Via Afrika): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 3 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Strand 3 - Energy and change Topic 1:  Static electricity Topic 2:  Energy transfer in electrical systems Topic 3:  Series and parallel circuits Topic 4:  Visible light