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What Does That Flag Mean?
Students describe how symbolism is used in flags as they research the symbolism in country flags and create a new flag design. They begin investigating the meaning behind the Olympic flag and then continue with the flags of South Africa...
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World Cup 2010: WebQuest and Activities
Middle schoolers discover the history of the World Cup and the current host country, South Africa. In this athletics lesson, students utilize the Internet to research and complete a WebQuest about South Africa. Middle schoolers discuss...
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The Flag of South Africa
In this South African flag worksheet, students read a short passage about South Africa, then color the flag of the Republic the correct colors. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Flags
Flags are a topic that students can find interesting. A short reading passage is followed by 10 comprehension and vocabulary questions in this reading activity.
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Hunt the Fact Monster Hunt #22
In this internet research worksheet, students use the internet to answer ten questions. Six of the questions are multiple choice, four are short answer questions.
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Germany Rejects Spanish ‘Transfer Bid’ for Octopus
Tenth graders explore the importance of Paul the octopus. In this World Cup lesson, 10th graders research the location of Germany and its cities on a map. Students read an article and answer questions.
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Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People
Fifth graders explore poems of African Americans. They research a famous African American, write a report, create a timeline of events in African American history, create a map of the New World, and research Molly Walsh. After...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: South Africa
Thorough reference directory for finding information on South Africa. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history, geography, economy,...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: South Africa
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of South Africa. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: South Africa
The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of South Africa is on this site.
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Science Kids: Science Images: South Africa Flag
The national flag of South Africa, a country located at the southern end of the African continent.
BBC
Bbc News: South Sudan Independence
This article examines South Sudan's desire for independence and what independence will mean for the country in the future. Links to related articles are provided. (July 4, 2011)
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Madagascar
Offers an excellent online resource and country profile of the Southern African island of Madagascar, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the island's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: South Africa
Learn about religion in South Africa, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Angola
Offers a country profile, virtual travel guide, and background details on the South African nation of Angola, plus numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Zimbabwe
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to the South African nation of Zimbabwe. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Lesotho
Provides a broad country profile of the South African nation of Lesotho, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Malawi
Great reference directory for finding information on the African nation of Malawi. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Mozambique
Here you can find a country profile and travel guide to the Southeastern African nation of Mozambique, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Swaziland
Includes a complete country profile and travel guide to the South African nation of Swaziland that includes background details and numerous links to sources with comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography,...
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Nations Online: Namibia
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the South African nation of Namibia, background details, and numerous links to in- depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...