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South Africa Story: Apartheid, Diamonds & Gold Lesson PlanSouth Africa Story: Apartheid, Diamonds & Gold Lesson Plan
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Students explore South Africa. In this South Africa lesson plan, 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 apartheid once they have heard the story of Xoliswa Vanda.

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10th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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