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Challenges Facing Diaspora Africans Who Return to Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an examination of African-Americans who return to Africa and how they are accepted and accept African people and African life as well as how they cope with the challenges of adopting their ancestral homeland as foreign outsiders.
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CNN

Cnn: Nelson Mandela Fast Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the important events in the life of Nelson Mandela, first black president of South Africa.
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Kaffir Boy

For Students 9th - 10th
Kaffir Boy is an autobiographical story about a young boy's escape from his life in apartheid South Africa. This site involves a plot summary, character analysis, and a discussion of themes.
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Handout
Other

Hall of Fame Biographies: Desmond Mpilo Tutu

For Students 9th - 10th
An engaging biography of Desmond Tutu, the famous African archbishop. Learn about his leadership and his brave fight against apartheid.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Nelson Mandela

For Students 6th - 8th
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."
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Other

Biko Speaks on Africans

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay written and delivered by Stephen Biko on the state of blacks in South Africa. This is a good way to understand what Biko wanted to accomplish during his life.
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Handout
Other

Hall of Fame Biographies: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the famous African leader, Nelson Mandela. Learn about his early life, his education, and his fight to end apartheid in his country for good.
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Sharpeville Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated story explores the tragic event that took place in South Africa in 1960 when police opened fire on a "peaceful" protest against the pass laws thus becoming known as the Sharpeville Massacre.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alan Paton

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features excellent links to lesson plans and activities for the book "Cry, the Beloved Country."
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Other

Robben Island Museum: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Robben Island Museum has information on the island and the prisoners who were held there. Nelson Mandela was held there for many years (1962 to 1982). Provides a general context for understanding the lives of political...
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BBC

Bbc Audio Interviews: Desmond Tutu

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides audio clips from a 1986 interview with South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Additional content includes a brief biography, a list of key works, and links to further material on the BBC network.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Desmond Tutu

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry summarizes the life of Desmond Tutu, a South African Anglican cleric who in 1984 received the Nobel Prize for Peace for his role in the opposition to apartheid in South Africa.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biographical information and links for Nelson Mandela.
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Robben Island Prison Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic slideshow provides a guided street view tour of Robben Island prison by a former political prisoner. This is the same prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years during his fight to end apartheid.
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Curated OER

Bbc: South Africa's Nelson Mandela Dies in Johannesburg

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Obituary for Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, 2013. Page includes overview of Mandela's remarkable life and timeline of his political activities which led South Africa out of apartheid. Mandela's legacy and public reaction to his...
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Curated OER

Bbc: South Africa's Nelson Mandela Dies in Johannesburg

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Obituary for Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, 2013. Page includes overview of Mandela's remarkable life and timeline of his political activities which led South Africa out of apartheid. Mandela's legacy and public reaction to his...
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Soweto Riots

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic exhibit showcases the Soweto Riots, a series of protests against the instruction of Afrikaans as a language in local schools.
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Mandela's Life and Times

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive collection of BBC news articles about Nelson Mandela.
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Curated OER

Blacks Were Required to Carry a Pass to Enter and Leave Cities During Apartheid

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of radio programs on Nelson Mandela covering the years from the beginning of apartheid, the emergence of the African National Congress, his 27 years of imprisonment on Robben Island, up to his role as President of South...
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Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Desmond Tutu Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about 1984 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Desmond Mpilo Tutu through this multimedia website from The Nobel Foundation, which includes primary and secondary resources as well as video clips.
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Unit Plan
Washington State University

Washington State University: Athol Fugard: "Master Harold"... And the Boys

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical information of playwriter Athol Fugard and information about his play, "Master Harold" . . . and the Boys.
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Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: F. W. De Klerk Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
This Nobel site is a biography of Frederick Willem de Klerk, winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize along with Nelson Mandela.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Nelson Mandela

For Students 2nd - 8th
Meet the man who held a position of leadership in South Africa during Apartheid is featured in this biography.

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