Person: Nelson Mandela

Age Group(s): Owlets (12-14); Owlys (15-18)

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PREDICTION / BRAINSTORMING FOR STUDENTS
1. What do you know about Nelson Mandela and his role in South African history?
2. How can individuals make a difference in changing unjust systems or laws?

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN

1. Understand the life and achievements of Nelson Mandela
2. Analyze the complex challenges faced during the apartheid era in South Africa
3. Examine strategies for overcoming adversity and effecting social change
4. Develop critical thinking skills by evaluating historical events and their impacts
5. Explore the concepts of leadership, perseverance, and reconciliation
6. Practice analytical thinking in the context of social and political issues

KEYWORDS

Nelson Mandela, apartheid, South Africa, African National Congress (ANC), civil rights, resistance,
imprisonment, reconciliation, leadership, democracy, analytical thinking, complexity, social justice,
negotiation, perseverance

A QUICK SUMMARY

The biography covers the life of Nelson Mandela, a pivotal figure in South African history and the global fight against racial discrimination. It traces his journey from a young man in rural South Africa to becoming the country’s first Black president. The text emphasizes Mandela’s analytical approach to navigating complex social and political landscapes, highlighting his role in the struggle against apartheid, his 27 years of imprisonment, and his leadership in transitioning South Africa to a democratic nation.

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