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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1988: Naguib Mahfouz

For Students 9th - 10th
This the Nobel Foundation page on Naguib Mahfouz, winner of the Nobel Prize for literature in 1988. You'll find bibliographic information, his Nobel speech, and articles written about him.
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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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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: 1913 Land Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibit takes a photographic look at the 1913 Land Act, legislation which restricted the rights of black people and their acquisition of land in South Africa.
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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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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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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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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Mandela Released

For Students 9th - 10th
View a slideshow exhibit of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in South Africa, February 10, 1990.
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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: South Africa History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of South Africa including early tribes, Dutch settlers, British rule, Boer Wars, apartheid, and Nelson Mandela.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil Rights for Kids: Glossary and Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about Civil Rights glossary and terms including segregation, Jim Crow laws, disabilities, apartheid, suffrage, poll tax, and more. Definitions and words you need to know.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Nelson Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History features Nelson Mandela, a black nationalist and first black president of South Africa (1994-99). His negotiations in the early 1990s with South African Pres. F.W. de Klerk...
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PBS

Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in South Africa during the 1990s.
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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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Travel Document Systems

Tds: South Africa: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the improvements South Africa is making in its economy in its attempt to improve the lives of its citizens. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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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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TES Global

Tes: Poetry: Performing Poetry: "Touch" by Lewin

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This downloadable module contains a PowerPoint lesson about how to read and perform the poem "Touch" by Hugh Lewin. A worksheet is provided that will guide students to help them reflect on the poem,...
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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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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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A&E Television

History.com: History in the Headlines: Remembering Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of major events in Nelson Mandela's life.
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Curated OER

Homelands Picture

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a history of apartheid in South Africa.
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Curated OER

Crowd Picture

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a history of apartheid in South Africa.
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Curated OER

Nelson Mandela

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.

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