Nokuthula Nobazi
ST10211619
TISS7412
ICE TASK 1
1. What inquiry-based activity have you done (or seen done) in Geography? (2 marks)
In class, we did an investigation about water access in different parts of South Africa. We compared
areas like Cape Town and rural Limpopo, using data from maps, articles, and interviews. It helped us
understand the water crisis and how it affects people differently across the country.
2. Why is spatial thinking a key life skill today? (4 marks)
Spatial thinking helps us understand how places are connected and why things happen where they do.
In South Africa, it's important for understanding issues like service delivery, informal settlements, or even
planning safe routes in cities. We also use it with tools like Google Maps or GPS. It helps us make
smarter decisions about travel, jobs, or even disaster risks like floods or droughts.
3. How can teachers continue to evolve Geography education? (4 marks)
Teachers in South Africa can use more local case studies, like Eskom load shedding maps or climate
change in the Karoo. They can include technology like GIS and satellite images to make lessons more
interactive. Taking students on local field trips or involving them in community mapping projects also
helps. Lastly, connecting Geography to real-life issues like inequality, land use, or conservation makes it
more meaningful.