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The Creation of South Africa
In this African culture worksheet, learners read a selection about the creation of South Africa and then create a time line and respond to 4 short answer questions.
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South Africa Story: Apartheid, Diamonds & Gold
Students explore South Africa. In this South Africa activity, students investigate the natural resources of the nation and how they have impacted the culture and history of the nation. Students also create a children's book regarding...
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Simon Van Der Stel
In this researching important people learning exercise, students research how Simon Van Der Stel improved the Cape and what great risks he took to attempt the expedition.
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William Adriaan Van Der Stel
In this researching interesting people worksheet, students research and answer 5 key facts about William Adriaan Van Der Stel of South Africa.
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Discussion Questions for Amber Bechtel's Essay on AIDS in South Africa
Students read an essay by Amber Bechtel on the situation of AIDS in South Africa. After reading, they participate in a class discussion answering questions posed by their teacher. To end the lesson, they reflect on the situation in the...
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Social Studies Lesson: Apartheid
Students examine the Apartheid system of South Africa through a role-play activity. The role-play activity ends with a class discussion on how the events affected each individual. A class discussion continues after reading an article...
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Pluralism
Young scholars analyze advantages and disadvantages of living in a plurlistic society. They work in groups, to identify the various groups (blacks, whites, Asians, and Coloureds) in the era of apartheid in South Africa by using primary...
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Nelson Mandela and His Impact on South Africa
Seventh graders explore how Nelson Mandela impacted the country of South Africa. They discuss Nelson Mandela's work and how he changed the country. Students read an article and take notes while watching a PowerPoint presentation on...
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South Africa Story: Apartheid, Diamonds & Gold
Students use the internet to research the history, culture and political issues in South Africa. Using writing activities, they discover more characteristics of the country. They write how the natural resources found in the area affect...
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School Day: South Africa
Learners explore a student protest in South Africa. They observe a film about life in South Africa. Students consider how the image of South Africa is shaped by the media. Learners roleplay interviewing African children.
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Africa and Us
Students read a story about a boy in South Africa. They identify places in South Africa they might want to visit. They compare and contrast life in South Africa with their life in the United States.
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The Long Walk Of Nelson Mandela
Learners are introduced to the influences, philosophies and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela in the context of South Africa's political history. They read summaries, define vocabulary, develop guidelines for creating laws and...
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What Was Apartheid?
Learners research and discuss the former system of Apartheid in South Africa and focus on worldwide anti-Apartheid movements. They identify anti-Apartheid songs and present the lyrics to the class.
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You Are There: Television News Reports on Apartheid
Young scholars, in groups, research apartheid and its effects on South Africa. They present their information to the class.
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A Child's Daily Life in South Africa
Students listen to the book, Not So Fast Songololo, and locate South Africa on a map. They identify similarities between the daily life of a child in South Africa and America, and write a letter and draw a picture to a child in South...
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South Africa After Ten Years of Freedom
Students see how events in South Africa have affected other areas of the world both through the use of economic sanctions and truth and reconciliation commissions. They analyze significance of this election in light of South Africa's...
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The Cultural Geography of Africa South of the Sahara "Kente Cloth"
Students read several articles about West African strip weaving of Kente cloth. They explore the cultural context in which strip weaving occurs. They answer four comprehension questions and compose a magazine article about strip weaving.
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South Africa World Cup 2010 – The Fever Mounts
Ninth graders explore the World Cup in Africa. In this South African instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students complete a quiz on their reading.
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Breaking Down Prejudice
Students examine the clauses in the South African constitution. Using the internet, they identify the roles of the government, citizens and identifying discrimination that still exists in the country. To end the lesson plan, they are...
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Temperature Control - South African Roofing Materials
Students explore how different roofing materials can have an impact on the temperature inside a house through box houses. They compare/contrast different materials in Wisconsin and South Africa. In groups, they build a box house (shoe...
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Life Comparisons Through Letters
Young scholars review the concept of letter writing and investigate the country of South Africa by communicating to another class there. The questions covered in the letters is finding information about the community, environment,...
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Ending Apartheid
Students analyze how the roles are changing for women in South Africa. Using the internet, they research famous women from around the world who helped advance a women's place in society. They create a storybook about their famous...
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Animal Farm
Students work together in small groups to share their knowledge about apartheid in South Africa. They research the role of women in both traditional and contemporary African societies. They focus on such topics as employment, family, and...
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Africa and Us
Students identify places that a child living in South Africa and they themselves might want to visit.