Grade 11 Life Orientation

🟧 TERM 1: Weeks 1–3

1. Plan and Achieve Life Goals

• Definition of goals: Specific plans or outcomes a person wants to achieve.
• Types of goals: Short-term (days/weeks), Medium-term (months), Long-term (years)
• SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-based
• Five-step method: Write the goal → Check if it's SMART → Create an action plan → Carry out the plan → Evaluate progress

2. Problem-Solving Skills

• Define the problem
• Gather information
• List possible solutions
• Evaluate consequences
• Choose the best solution

3. Values, Choices and Goals

• Values guide decisions and goal setting (e.g. honesty, education, family)
• Connection between personal values and life choices

🟧 TERM 1: Weeks 2–3

4. Relationships and Their Influence

• Types: Family, peer, romantic, professional
• Influences: Emotional support, self-esteem, decision-making
• Healthy traits: Respect, trust, honesty

5. Negative Relationships

• Harmful factors: Power imbalance, abuse, lack of respect
• Rights and responsibilities in all relationships
• Cultural & media influence on values and expectations

🟦 TERM 2: Weeks 1–4

6. Unequal Power Relations and Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

• Forms of GBV: Domestic violence, Emotional/physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Femicide
• Causes: Patriarchy, stereotypes, sexism, social norms, abuse of power

7. Impact of GBV

• Emotional, physical, psychological trauma
• Damage to families and communities
• Strain on healthcare and justice systems

8. Prevention & Support

• Campaigns: 16 Days of Activism, educational outreach
• Support: NGOs, counselling, safe houses
• Legal protections and rights under the Constitution

🟨 TERM 3: Weeks 1–5

9. Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle

• Aspects: Physical (exercise, nutrition), Emotional (stress management), Social (support networks), Spiritual (purpose, beliefs)
• Positive Influences: Role models, cultural identity, supportive relationships
• Negative Influences: Peer pressure, poverty, substance abuse

10. Risky Behaviour

• Unsafe sex, drug use, reckless behaviour, poor hygiene
• Consequences: STIs, unplanned pregnancy, emotional trauma

🌍 Visual Summary: Development of the Self in Society