Unit
Topic

Empowering Global Citizens

5.6
Developments in South Africa

Themes ICC; ethics; work and mind habits; economic development;

Region
Length

Goals

1.

3.

Skills

poverty; world history; geography; comparative govern—
ment; arts: literature; and analyze and assess
South Africa

Six weeks

and Objectives

Learn about the different methods and approaches that individuals
have used to resist oppression.

Inspire students to develop an in—depth understanding of how his—
tory has shaped the current processes and forms that one sees in
certain parts of the world.

Act in informed ways when referring to Africa and understand the
diversity of experiences and events of South Africa in particular.

and Knowledge

Students will understand the importance of looking at the past to
examine the present.

Students will become aware of the different ways that individual
and collective rights and freedoms can be gained.

Students will be well versed in the historical context of the oppres-
sions in South Africa.

Students will become aware of Nelson Mandela and of his influen—
tial role in shaping the agenda for reform in South Africa.

Students will relate to the experiences of others, develop empathy,
and articulate emotions.