African History: The Freedom Fighter - Story of Nelson Mandela
In this class, students will learn about the life of Nelson Mandela and how he committed his life to fighting apartheid in order to advance the lives of black people in South Africa. We'll also take a virtual visit to Robben Island via Google Earth.
Dalen A.
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
🌟SAVINGS!! New to Outschool? Use promo code DalenA20 to get $20 off this class! 🌟 In this class, students will learn about the life of one of Africa's freedom fighters and global icon, Nelson Mandela. The class will be delivered through a lecture styled presentation with opportunities given for students to ask questions and share their thoughts throughout the lesson. We will learn about his childhood, career and his active involvement with the African National Congress (ANC) and its activities. We will also discuss the Rivonia Trial which led his imprisonment for 27 years. Students will learn of his dedication to the reconciliation and unification of the people of his country during his Presidency. During the lesson presentation, we will do a quick virtual tour Robben Island Museum. The Island is popular tourist destination and a UNESCO world heritage site, known for serving as the imprisonment site where Mandela spent 18 years of his life. NOTE: Class may extend for few minutes if learners are actively engaged in discussions. Please check the parental guidance section before enrolling. Thank you.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the life of Nelson Mandela, his sacrifice and achievements.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will discuss apartheid and some events associated with it. We will also discuss Mandela’s imprisonment and some of the harsh conditions he and other political prisoners were subjected to while serving their terms. Please assess your learner’s ability take in this information before enrolling. Your guidance is advised.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
-Mandela, N. (1995) Long walk to freedom: the autobiography of Nelson Mandela. 1St pbk. edn. Boston: Back Bay Books.
-Nelson Mandela Foundation
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Univeersity of Ghana
Bachelor's Degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
I have a BA and MPhil in Sociology. I have taken courses in African history. I understand the importance researching the subject from reputable sources before creating and teaching the lesson in class.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
4-12 learners per class
