Nelson Mandela

Famous People

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read about the former leader of the African National Congress (ANC), which helped bring an end to apartheid in South Africa. Students learn new vocabulary, answer comprehension questions, and discuss political systems.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
South Africa
racial justice
politics

Vocabulary

vote
famous
protest
suffer
allow
democracy
retire
village
economy
inspire
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane