Presented By:

Mrs C BholaPitlochry Primary School Educator

Local – an area close to where you live.

History – How people , places and things change over time.

Local History – Change of things ,people and places in your community.

Remember the four sources of History that we have learnt about:

This will help us learn about the present of our local area

1. Information from pictures

2. Information from writing

3. Information from stories and interview

4. Information from objects

An object of local history

The most famous coin in South Africa, if not the world, is the Krugerrand. It was the first gold coin in the

world, and is still the most widely held and actively traded coin of its kind.

It dates back to 1892, in many ways the Krugerrand led the way for South Africa’s unique coin and note

collections.

Object of Local History from the present :

Today each note and coin in the country is a small canvas demonstrating the South Africa’s dedication and love for nature and our form.

The familiar Big Five animals are still present on the back – they are the rhino (R10); elephant (R20); lion (R50); buffalo (R100); and leopard (R200).

Though we encounter the country’s money everyday, many overlook how it reflects the nation’s love towards South Africa’s incredible natural diversity.

South Africa now has a new set of banknotes, with the Nelson Mandela notes to

honour South Africa’s struggle icon and first democratically elected president.

Activity 1INFORMATION FROM OBJECTS

Ask your parent or guardian to show you a coin like the one in the picture

1. What is the date on the coin?

2. What do the designs on the coin recall and show respect for in local history?

Local History through stories and interviews

“Doing history” means asking questions about

events, people and places; searching our towns

for signs of its history; talking with others about

current events and issues; and writing our own

stories about the present and the past.

AACTIVITY 2 : INTERVIEW

YOU ARE LIVING THROUGH HISTORY RIGHT NOW BEING AT HOME ON LOCKDOWN DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS

INTERVIEW YOUR PARENT, GUARDIAN OR ANY FAMILY MEMBER THAT YOU ARE ON LOCKDOWN WITH

1. How are you feeling ? (e.g. feel flu like and tired, or feel well rested)

2. How are you finding homeschooling? ( e.g. challenging or fun)

3. What activities have you most enjoyed doing as a family? ( e.g. baking or watching the news)

4. What are your goals for after this phase ? ( e.g. love your home, spend more time with family)

5. What are you most thankful for right now? (e.g. appreciate life)

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