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BBC

Bbc: The Story of Africa: Collapse of Apartheid

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the BBC's The Story of Africa, this page explores the collapse of apartheid with quotes, images, audio files, and speeches by Nelson Mandela. Click on the links on the left to learn more about South Africa, Apartheid, the Cold...
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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at South Africa from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Descriptive Writing With Virginia Hamilton

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Excellent site geared towards student writers interesting in learning how to journal. Follow Virginia Hamilton, an author, and learn her techniques from examples. Very comprehensive learning site.
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Lesson Plan
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: A South African Storm

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Years after apartheid South Africa still faces racism. Help young scholars see the struggles of racism and explore possible solutions to it with this lesson plan.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in South Africa, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Other

African National Congress: Resistance and Negotiation [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly discussion of Gandhi's strategy of passive resistance for the people of South Africa in their struggle for equal rights.
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Handout
Other

South African San Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives the history of the San people, an indigenous group living in South Africa. There are also details on how the UN and other groups are trying to help the San.
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eBook
California Digital Library

E Scholarship Editions: The Opening of the Apartheid Mind

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this entire book online, through this link. Site includes a suggested citation for the work, as well as links to individual chapters. Clickable footnotes are also a nice touch.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: South Africa Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
The Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection from the University of Texas provides an assortment of maps from South Africa detailing its provinces, politics, and relief. Content also includes various historical, city, and territory maps.
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Website
US Department of State

United States Mission to Madagascar

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in Madagascar, including cultural, development, and traveler issues.
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PPT
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Week of 12 9 13: Nelson Mandela: His Life in Pictures

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A series of photographs with captions present information about the life and work of Nelson Mandela.
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Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Nelson Mandela, 1918 2013

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of news reports and commentaries about Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his death in December 2013. Includes reactions from around the world to his passing, commentaries on his life and the impact of his leadership in South...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: On the Brink

For Students 9th - 10th
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section examines "how severe environmental problems can lead to political crises and increased hostilities around the world." Includes video clips and educational resources.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Seas of Grass

For Students 9th - 10th
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section explores the world's grasslands, some of which are in environmental danger. Includes video and educational resources.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: South Africa: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the current governmental system in South Africa in the post-apartheid period. You can see how the election process works and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background...
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Archbishop Desmond Tutu

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of the life and work of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu who spoke out against Apartheid and has devoted his life to promoting peace in the world.
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Website
Other

Kaiser Family Foundation: South Africa: About South Africa: Love Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Foundation is dedicated to South African development and deals in issues like AIDS, national health system, and the "Needs of women, children, and youth."
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Womens Anti Pass March

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition tells the story of the 1956 Women's Anti-Pass March in South Africa which was an organized demonstration against the new pass laws.
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Website
The Guardian

Guardian: South Africa News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to the most recent news articles about South Africa.
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Website
A&E Television

Biography: Nelson Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides biographical information on Nelson Mandela.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Mystery of Great Zimbabwe

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the racist views of European imperialists when they encountered the ruins of Greater Zimbabwe. Also describes the archaeological history of the ruins and explores the question: who built them?
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Primary
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: South African Nuclear History

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand South African nuclear policy through this digital document collection that spans over twenty-five years. Collection provides information about how it started with obtaining uranium supplies under the United States-South Africa...
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Other

United Nations: Photo Gallery: Historical Images of Apartheid in South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A gallery of photographs from UN archives all connected to apartheid in South Africa.