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PBS

The Lost City of Mapungubwe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has interesting background information of the ancient city of Mapungubwe in South Africa which was hidden from the world by the apartheid government. Now scholars and archaeologists can explore and excavate there with no problems.
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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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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil Rights for Kids: Apartheid

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of apartheid in South Africa including the African National Congress, Nelson Mandela, the Soweto Uprising, and bringing apartheid law to an end on this site.
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Handout
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: International Revolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 21 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12) on the topic International Revolutions. The world's had its fair share of international revolutions as people around the globe sought to create meaningful change. Learn about some of...
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Article
University of California

The Home Front: Domestic Workers Face Low Wages

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how little has changed since Apartheid in South Africa for the women and blacks who work primarily in domestic situations enduring instability and low pay.
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Rivonia Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
In this pictorial narrative, learn about the landmark Rivonia Trial in which leading opponents of apartheid went on trial for sabotage. Often referred to as "the trial that changed South Africa."
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Treason Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
This illustrated report recounts the 1956 Treason Trial, a trial in which 156 people were arrested and accused of treason in South Africa.
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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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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Nelson Mandela Biography

For Students 1st - 7th
Useful biographical information, achievements, and quotes of Nelson Mandela, South African civil rights leader.
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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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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Nelson Mandela Turns 85

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Website
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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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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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biographical information and links for Nelson Mandela.