DBE CAPS 2026 Subject Hub · Grades R–12

Natural Sciences & Technology — CAPS Lesson Plans, Worksheets & 2026 ATPs

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

Open Natural Sciences & Technology Generator → All 12 CAPS Subjects

Natural Sciences & Technology 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 Natural Sciences & Technology

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 Natural Sciences & Technology

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 Natural Sciences & Technology

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 Natural Sciences & Technology

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