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The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela - PBS Frontline
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6 to 12
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A detailed look at Mandela's life and the revolution he helped lead. The site contains two biographies, interviews, a timeline, film clips, and a "viewers' and teachers' guide," and...more
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A detailed look at Mandela's life and the revolution he helped lead. The site contains two biographies, interviews, a timeline, film clips, and a "viewers' and teachers' guide," and more. The site is a well-organized companion to the PBS Frontline documentary of the same name.
tag(s): africa (162), biographies (96), Nelson Mandela (29), racism (80), south africa (32)
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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities offered for ideas on how to integrate this site into your classroom! Students can use Blogger, reviewed here or Google Keep, reviewed here to store and share information they learn. This would be a great resource for almost any social studies teacher.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Cote d'Ivoire: A Country Study - Library of Congress
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6 to 12
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The Library of Congress Cote d'Ivoire: A Country Study is a comprehensive, scholarly overview of the history, society, government, economy, and environment of Cote d'Ivoire,...more
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The Library of Congress Cote d'Ivoire: A Country Study is a comprehensive, scholarly overview of the history, society, government, economy, and environment of Cote d'Ivoire, originally published by the Federal Research Division in 1991. It includes detailed narrative text, maps, illustrations, bibliographical references, and an index, and is available online in full text or PDF format. This in-depth resource offers students access to rich primary reference material for studying West African geography, culture, and historical development, and can support research, comparative studies, and global awareness activities in social studies or world history.
tag(s): africa (162)
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Have students analyze excerpts to identify key historical events and discuss how they shaped modern Cote d'Ivoire. Students can compare Cote d'Ivoire with another country, focusing on culture, government, or economic systems. Students can locate major cities, rivers, and regions mentioned in the text and discuss how geography influences culture and economy.
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Ethiopia: A Country Study - Library of Congress
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6 to 12
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Ethiopia: A Country Study is a comprehensive, Library of Congress historical and cultural overview of Ethiopia, created by the Federal Research Division. First published in 1993, this...more
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Ethiopia: A Country Study is a comprehensive, Library of Congress historical and cultural overview of Ethiopia, created by the Federal Research Division. First published in 1993, this country study provides detailed information on Ethiopia's history, society, government, economy, and national security, and it includes bibliographical references and an index to support further research. Available in digital formats such as online text and PDF, it serves as a valuable primary reference source for students studying world history, geography, or global cultures.
tag(s): africa (162)
In the Classroom
Have small groups each study a different topic (history, government, economy, culture) and create a short presentation or infographic using Canva for Education, reviewed here. Students can compare Ethiopia with another country, focusing on government, culture, or geography, and present similarities and differences. The results can be recorded on a Venn diagram using paper or 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by ClassTools, reviewed here.
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Wrapped in Pride - Kente Cloth - Smithsonian Institution
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4 to 12
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For an interesting lesson idea, start with this presentation on the creation and use of Ghanian Kente cloth, used in African festivals and ceremonies. This site from the Smithsonian...more
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For an interesting lesson idea, start with this presentation on the creation and use of Ghanian Kente cloth, used in African festivals and ceremonies. This site from the Smithsonian shows how the cloth is made and describes the various ways in which Africans use it. The content is adaptable to many age levels. Though some of this site uses Flash, there is enough information here and colorful images to make this site worth a visit.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (130), cross cultural understanding (178), holidays (283), kwanzaa (23)
In the Classroom
Use this activity Kente Cloth Lesson Plan for Kids in your own classroom during a unit on African culture. Open the site on the interactive whiteboard or projector to guide the classroom on how and when to wear Kente cloth. Students can do this with their own cloth, just so long as they are still grasping the significance of the real thing. This would be a fun activity during a class period that's devoted to presentations & the like.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Voices from the Gaps
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6 to 12
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This site is part of the University of Minnesota's Voices from the Gaps project detailing the lives and accomplishments of women of color. It includes biographical and literary information...more
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This site is part of the University of Minnesota's Voices from the Gaps project detailing the lives and accomplishments of women of color. It includes biographical and literary information on the author and the relationship between her life and her writing.
tag(s): africa (162), african american (130), women (189)
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Although vague, there are some great classroom ideas on incorporating this site and its' basic concepts into a literature classroom. This would be a great resource for a literature teacher working on expanding upon the variety of authors read in their classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Guide Through the Culture of the Blues - Yale University
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7 to 12
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Use the style and humor of the blues to trace the development of the blues and its parallel, the African-American experience, from the seventeenth century to the present. ...more
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Use the style and humor of the blues to trace the development of the blues and its parallel, the African-American experience, from the seventeenth century to the present.
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Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities on this site! This would be an excellent resource for a US or World history classroom!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Great Plains Live: Live African Hidecams - Great Plains Conservation
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4 to 12
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The Great Plains Conservation live African wildlife webcam offers a real-time view into the daily lives of wild animals in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, streaming scenes from waterholes...more
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The Great Plains Conservation live African wildlife webcam offers a real-time view into the daily lives of wild animals in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, streaming scenes from waterholes and plains where elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, and a variety of other wildlife can appear at any moment. This live "hidecam" experience brings authentic African safari sights and sounds into the classroom or home, supporting observation of animal behavior, ecosystems, and biodiversity. The organization also shares additional wildlife livestreams and related videos on YouTube, making it easy to explore beyond the live feed for extended learning and classroom use.
In the Classroom
This is an excellent site to supplement a unit on Africa specifically, or one that is focused on different environments over the world. Save the site as a favorite on classroom computers, and have students look at in pairs or cooperative learning groups. Use the site to show kids how different the African country-side is from their own. Because one can not predict when or where animals will appear, it is probably best to have students check periodically through the day or classroom period. Have students observe the camera-view, and write a comparative piece on the differences between the region shown and their own. Post pictures of the site and students work to display around the classroom during the unit!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Folk Tales Collected by Phillip Martin - Phillip Martin
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3 to 8
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This website, by artist and educator Phillip Martin, offers a rich collection of Liberia-focused folktales, along with stories from countries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and...more
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This website, by artist and educator Phillip Martin, offers a rich collection of Liberia-focused folktales, along with stories from countries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Teachers can explore traditional tales from Liberia and from countries such as China, Japan, India, Mexico, Brazil, and many others represented in the broader folktale collection. The site also provides scripts adapted for student performances, brief lesson ideas for introducing global art and storytelling, and an extensive library of free clip art created by Martin. These resources make it a helpful tool for supporting lessons on world cultures, folktales, and visual arts in the classroom.
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tag(s): africa (162), african american (130), europe (82)
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After reading a short folktale from Liberia or another country on the site, have students complete a 5-minute sketch of one scene using inspiration from Phillip Martin's clip art style. They can share their sketches in pairs and explain why they chose that moment. Let students select one of the included folktale play scripts (or adapt a story themselves) and perform it as a short reader's theater. They can design simple props or background art inspired by Martin's clip art. Display a world map and have students place markers on the countries where the folktales originate (e.g., Liberia, China, Japan, India, Mexico, Brazil). Have students briefly discuss similarities and differences they notice across regions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mandela Day Ideas For Schools - Twinkl
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K to 8
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The Twinkl article "Mandela Day Ideas for Schools: 11 Activities for Your Class" offers educators a collection of ready-to-use activities to help students learn about Nelson Mandela's...more
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The Twinkl article "Mandela Day Ideas for Schools: 11 Activities for Your Class" offers educators a collection of ready-to-use activities to help students learn about Nelson Mandela's life, values, and legacy while promoting kindness, service, and global citizenship. The activities include discussion prompts, writing tasks, art projects, community service ideas, and reflection exercises that encourage students to explore themes such as leadership, equality, perseverance, and social justice. Many of the suggestions incorporate printable resources and classroom materials available through Twinkl, making the site a useful source of ideas for celebrating Mandela Day or teaching about human rights and civic responsibility throughout the school year.
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tag(s): Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
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In honor of Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service, challenge students to complete 67 minutes of acts of kindness. Students can help younger students, create thank-you cards for school staff, organize classroom materials, or participate in a community service project. Have students create an acrostic poem using the letters in "MANDELA" or design a poster highlighting Mandela's character traits and achievements. Encourage students to include quotes, illustrations, and examples from his life. Use the Mandela Day theme of service to plan a class project that benefits the school or community. Students can collect supplies for a local organization, create welcome kits, organize a recycling campaign, or develop a kindness initiative. Have students reflect on how their project connects to Mandela's belief that everyone has the power to create positive change.
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Introducing South Africa - Google Arts and Culture
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4 to 12
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Explore beautiful landscapes and visit famous South African sites with this Arts and Culture presentation from Google. Scroll through the page to take a 360-degree look at Cape Peninsula...more
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Explore beautiful landscapes and visit famous South African sites with this Arts and Culture presentation from Google. Scroll through the page to take a 360-degree look at Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain. Learn about the Cape of Good Hope and Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias. Additional images share the flora that is unique to the country and more snippets of history. On a more serious note, visit Robben Island, home to the imprisoned African leader Nelson Mandela from 1964 - 1982.
tag(s): africa (162), civil rights (219), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (32)
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Engage students with this interesting site by asking them to explore it independently to introduce your unit on African countries or when learning about Nelson Mandela and his home. Be sure to show students how to use the arrows to view images from the many different angles provided. As students begin your lessons, create a Figjam, reviewed here to share interesting information learned from students' explorations. Use their notes to guide students toward enhancing learning by choosing specific areas to explore further. For example, some students may want to learn more about the geography found in South Africa, while others may want to learn about animals or famous people. Have students share their research findings by writing blogs using edublogs, reviewed here, or use Google My Maps, reviewed here to create virtual tours around South Africa that include links to images, videos, or student writing projects to tell the story of the country.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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