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DBE CAPS 2026 Subject Hub · Grades R–12

Economic & Management Sciences (EMS) — CAPS Lesson Plans, Worksheets & 2026 ATPs

Official South African DBE CAPS Economic & Management Sciences (EMS) Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs), 60-minute lesson plans, toner-safe A4 learner worksheets, and 20-mark SBA test memorandums across Grades R to 12.

Economic & Management Sciences (EMS) by Grade (Grades R–12)

Click any grade below for the full 40-week Term 1–4 Annual Teaching Plan and printable A4 classroom packs.

Grade R · Foundation Phase

Grade R Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: All About Me & My Senses · Personal Hygiene · Creative & Movement Play (Foundation Phase Grades R–3)

Week 1: I Am Special: My name, my face, my unique fingerprints, and feelings (Grade R Foundation Phase)

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Grade 1 · Foundation Phase

Grade 1 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: Me & My Body · Healthy Habits · Safety at Home & School (Foundation Phase Grades R–3)

Week 1: Beginning Knowledge: My body parts, external features, and personal growth (Grade 1 Foundation Phase)

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Grade 2 · Foundation Phase

Grade 2 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: What We Need to Live · Myself & Others · Seasons of the Year (Foundation Phase Grades R–3)

Week 1: Beginning Knowledge: Basic needs of living things (air, water, food, shelter) (Grade 2 Foundation Phase)

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Grade 3 · Foundation Phase

Grade 3 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: About Me & My Strengths · Health, First Aid & Safety · Insects & Crawlies (Foundation Phase Grades R–3)

Week 1: Personal Strengths: Unique talents, interests, building self-esteem and resilience (Grade 3 Foundation Phase)

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Grade 4 · Intermediate Phase

Grade 4 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: The Economy: History of Money, Needs & Wants, Goods & Services

Week 1: Traditional Societies, Bartering & The Evolution of Money (Grade 4)

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Grade 5 · Intermediate Phase

Grade 5 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: The Economy: History of Money, Needs & Wants, Goods & Services

Week 1: Traditional Societies, Bartering & The Evolution of Money (Grade 5)

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Grade 6 · Intermediate Phase

Grade 6 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: The Economy: History of Money, Needs & Wants, Goods & Services

Week 1: Traditional Societies, Bartering & The Evolution of Money (Grade 6)

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Grade 7 · Senior Phase

Grade 7 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: The Economy: History of Money, Needs & Wants, Goods & Services

Week 1: Traditional Societies, Bartering & The Evolution of Money (Grade 7)

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Grade 8 · Senior Phase

Grade 8 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: The Economy: History of Money, Needs & Wants, Goods & Services

Week 1: Traditional Societies, Bartering & The Evolution of Money (Grade 8)

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Grade 9 · Senior Phase

Grade 9 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: The Economy: History of Money, Needs & Wants, Goods & Services

Week 1: Traditional Societies, Bartering & The Evolution of Money (Grade 9)

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Grade 10 · FET Phase

Grade 10 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: The Economy: History of Money, Needs & Wants, Goods & Services

Week 1: Traditional Societies, Bartering & The Evolution of Money (Grade 10)

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Grade 11 · FET Phase

Grade 11 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: The Economy: History of Money, Needs & Wants, Goods & Services

Week 1: Traditional Societies, Bartering & The Evolution of Money (Grade 11)

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Grade 12 · FET Phase

Grade 12 Economic & Management Sciences (EMS)

Term 1 Focus: The Economy: History of Money, Needs & Wants, Goods & Services

Week 1: Traditional Societies, Bartering & The Evolution of Money (Grade 12)

View Grade 12 ATP →