Instructions
Let's learn about amazing homes in South Africa! Different weather needs different kinds of houses to keep us comfy. Follow the instructions for each activity below.
Activity 1: Match the Weather
Draw a line from the weather on the left to the best house description on the right.
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Very Hot and Sunny Day
(like in the Karoo)
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Cool and Rainy Day
(like in Cape Town's winter)
A house with a strong, sloped roof so the rain slides off. It might have a fireplace to stay warm and cosy.
A house with thick walls and small windows to keep the hot sun out. It is often painted a light colour.
Activity 2: Circle the Right Choice
Read the question and circle the best answer to help the people in the house.
1. To help a house stay cool in a hot, humid place (like Durban), it should have...
2. A round hut made of mud and grass (like a traditional Zulu or Xhosa home) is special because...
Activity 3: Draw a Weather-Wise House!
Imagine you are building a house in a place that gets a lot of wind. What would your house look like to be safe and strong? Draw it in the box below.
Answer Key
Activity 1: Match the Weather
- The Very Hot and Sunny Day â˜€ï¸ should be connected to: "A house with thick walls and small windows to keep the hot sun out. It is often painted a light colour."
- The Cool and Rainy Day ðŸŒ§ï¸ should be connected to: "A house with a strong, sloped roof so the rain slides off. It might have a fireplace to stay warm and cosy."
Activity 2: Circle the Right Choice
- Correct Answer: A big porch (veranda) for shade and big windows for a breeze
- Correct Answer: It is cool in summer and warm in winter
Activity 3: Draw a Weather-Wise House!
There is no wrong answer! A good drawing for a windy place might show a strong, low house, maybe with few windows on the windy side, or with trees planted around it to block the wind.