Reconciliation: the story of South Africa
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore the story of reconciliation in South Africa, understanding how the country moved to unity through forgiveness and peace.
Key learning points
- Apartheid was a system of racial separation in South Africa.
- Apartheid unfairly gave more rights to white people while limiting freedoms for Black South Africans.
- People fought against apartheid peacefully and through protests. Nelson Mandela was a famous leader of the movement.
- Many Christians believe Nelson Mandela’s life reflected Jesus' teachings about love, justice and peace.
Keywords
Apartheid - a system in South Africa where the Government made unfair rules to separate people based on their skin colour
Peace - being kind, working together, and living without fighting or fear
Freedom - being able to make choices, speak your mind, and live without unfair rules
Common misconception
Apartheid was a system that existed in an unelected country.
Apartheid was the system under the South African Government.
Teacher tip
You might like to find images that show apartheid in South Africa, being careful to choose images that are age appropriate. There is a famous image of Nelson Mandela in a South African rugby shirt showing unity after the end of apartheid.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is reconciliation?
Q2.What did the people of Coventry choose to do after the bombing?
Q3.Which are true?
Q4.Why is the Cross of Nails important today?
Q5.What is a key aspect of reconciliation?
Q6.What is the Cross of Nails project?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What was apartheid?
Q2.Who was Nelson Mandela?
Q3.What was Nelson Mandela's role in the reconciliation process?
Q4.Many Christians believe Nelson Mandela’s life reflected Jesus' teachings about ...
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