PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
Site accompanies a PBS special on the inspirational Nelson Mandela. Site chronicles the life and many struggles of Mandela. It specifically breaks his life down into four parts: childhood, revolutionary, prisoner, and husband. Also...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence
In this lesson plan, middle schoolers will consider Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
TES Global
Tes: Poetry: Performing Poetry: "Touch" by Lewin
[Free Registration/Login Required] This downloadable module contains a PowerPoint lesson about how to read and perform the poem "Touch" by Hugh Lewin. A worksheet is provided that will guide students to help them reflect on the poem,...
Read Works
Read Works: A Rally Against Poverty
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage describes a world-wide social movement called "Make Poverty History," an idea that Nelson Mandela helped promote at an international meeting. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece...
CNN
Cnn: Nelson Mandela Fast Facts
A timeline of the important events in the life of Nelson Mandela, first black president of South Africa.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: F. W. De Klerk Biographical
This Nobel site is a biography of Frederick Willem de Klerk, winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize along with Nelson Mandela.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela Biographical
This brief biography from The Nobel Foundation on the life and struggles of Nelson Mandela, who, while in prison, "Was widely accepted as the most significant black leader in South America," includes several resources for further reading...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Nelson Mandela Turns 85
As Nelson Mandela turned 85 in 2003, NPR looks back on his life of the anti-Apartheid leader who became president of South Africa. Audio segment included.
BBC
Bbc News: Mandela's Life and Times
An extensive collection of BBC news articles about Nelson Mandela.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela and the Rainbow Culture
This detailed article from the Nobel e-museum on the life of Nelson Mandela is organized into the following sections: "Equality and Pluralism," "The Development of 'Colour-blindness,'" "The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru,"...
A&E Television
History.com: History in the Headlines: Remembering Mandela
A timeline of major events in Nelson Mandela's life.
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Nelson Mandela's Nobel Peace Prize Lecture
A learning module that begins with "Nelson Mandela's Nobel Peace Prize Lecture" by Nelson Mandela, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Apartheid in South Africa
Learn how apartheid came to be official policy in South Africa. Under apartheid, South Africans were divided into four racial groups: Whites, Asians, Coloreds, and Blacks. Discover what life was like for black South Africans and how...
Other
Brainy Quote: Nelson Mandela Quotes
A collection of wise quotes from Nelson Mandela with pictures and key words for each quote. A link to his biography is also provided.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: South Africa After Ten Years of Freedom (Lesson Plan)
A lesson for exploring the history of South Africa, the system of apartheid, and the changes that have come about since the end of the apartheid era. Lesson has broad applicability to learning about unique methods that can be used to...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kid's Biography: Nelson Mandela
A site discussing Nelson Mandela's biography. Learn about this great civil rights leader from South Africa.
Other
Who2 Biographies: Nelson Mandela
A brief biographical page on Mandela. Includes links to various other resources, including excerpts of his autobiography.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Nelson Mandela
Meet the man who held a position of leadership in South Africa during Apartheid is featured in this biography.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Nelson Mandela
Use this resource to learn about Nelson Mandela's freedom, which marked the end of Apartheid. This article includes images and an excerpt from his book, "Long Walk to Freedom."
A&E Television
History.com: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
A brief profile of Nelson Mandela with links to several historic videos.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Nelson Mandela
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Nelson Mandela.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Day of Prayer for Nelson Mandela
Brief article reports on how the people of South Africa are mourning the death of Nelson Mandela.