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Mandela The Man
Ninth graders explore civil rights by reading several biographies. In this Nelson Mandela lesson, 9th graders discuss the trials and tribulations Nelson Mandela had to face in South Africa and how they were similar to the problems Martin...
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Nelson Mandela, Symbol of Courage
Fifth graders study Nelson Mandela. In this leadership lesson, 5th graders study the life of Nelson Mandela. Throughout their learning, they read biographies on Nelson Mandela, compare their community to those in South Africa, discuss...
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Nelson Mandela
In this famous leaders activity, students read a passage about Nelson Mandela and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Courage to Change the World
Middle schoolers explore the life of Nelson Mandela. In this biographical lesson, students read a biography about Nelson Mandela and discuss his life accomplishments. Middle schoolers watch an Internet video about Mandela and discuss...
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Reading Test -- B1 Level
In this reading test learning exercise, students read about Nelson Mandela. Students read a biography of Nelson Mandela and answer questions about what they read.
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Nobel Peace Prize Winners
Pupils work in groups to complete biography overviews and research, organize information and decorate masks to look like their assigned Nobel Peace Prize winner. They present their information to the class as a group then independently...
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How Can Children Make A Difference In Their World As Human Rights Activists?
Students define term activist, identify and analyze contributions of activists of the past, realize that students can make a difference in their world, identify personal characteristics of students activists, recognize impact on...
A&E Television
Biography: Nelson Mandela
This resource provides biographical information on Nelson Mandela.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela
Extensive biographical information and links for Nelson Mandela.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: 1918 1941 Nelson Mandela: Early Life
Multimedia collection documents the early life of Nelson Mandela from his birth in 1918 until 1941 when he moved to Johannesburg.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kid's Biography: Nelson Mandela
A site discussing Nelson Mandela's biography. Learn about this great civil rights leader from South Africa.
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...
Other
Hall of Fame Biographies: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
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.
Other
Who2 Biographies: Nelson Mandela
A brief biographical page on Mandela. Includes links to various other resources, including excerpts of his autobiography.
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...
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.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Nelson Mandela Biography
Useful biographical information, achievements, and quotes of Nelson Mandela, South African civil rights leader.
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.
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.
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Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela
Extensive biographical information and links for Nelson Mandela
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence
In this lesson plan, students will consider Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Power of Nonviolence. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.