23 March: Birth date of Wernher von Braun

http://www.biography.com/people/
wernher-von-braun-9224912

Wernher von Braun was born on this day, 23 March, in 1912.

Read more about this talented engineer and perhaps the greatest rocket scientist of all times, who played a major role in landing a man on the moon. Follow the links below.

Wikipedia
The Marshall Space Flight History Office
A short biography

Follow me on Twitter

Physical and Technical Science teachers - you can now follow me on Twitter. I plan to put short reminders, etc. on Twitter for your convenience. To the left of the home page is a follow me Twitter button as well.

March memoranda: Corrections/Alternatives/Additions

Corrections/alternatives/additions received so far (16:00 on 17 March) are posted below. If you have further enquiries, please write them in the comments' section at the bottom of this post. The examiners of the papers will answer your enquiries; also in the comments' section.

Grade 10 Practical Task Q2.2.1

The part in brackets, i.e. "Increase in potential energy" is invalid.

Grade 10 Practical Task Q2.2.2

Increase in potential energy is also correct.

Grade 10 Practical Task Q2.2.3

Increase in potential energy is also correct.

Ice melts is also correct.

The part on "water that boils" is incorrect/invalid.

Grade 10 Practical Task Q3.2

"Metal" - the answer on the memo does not make sense. Accept the following: Chloride (or its formula) OR chloride ion OR the non-metal anion.

Grade 10 Control Test Q7.1.5

Grade 10 Control Test Q4.4.1

"Sodium bicarbonate" is an acceptable alternative for "sodium hydrogen carbonate".

Grade 10 Control Test Q3.1.5

Grade 12 Control Test Question 4.1.3


Grade 12 Practical Task (Q1.3), Grade 11 Practical Task (Q2.5.2) and Grade 11 Control Test (Q2.4, 3.3.2 & 3.3.3)
Please download this document with information.

Memoranda for March control tests in Google Cloud

All the memoranda for this morning's control tests are available in the cloud. Please check your emails of yesterday to get the download link.

Best wishes for marking!

First step to end of year results

Today is the first step to the end of year results of 2016. All the control tests and practical tasks of the first term take place for all grades 10-12.

My best wishes to all teachers and learners for this.

IBP programme for memo disucssions and March school holidays

The programme for the IBP broadcasts of memo discussions and the revision during the March school holidays is available. Please download it here.