Year 1
What impact has Nelson Mandela had?
In this lesson, we will learn about the impact that Nelson Mandela has had. We will begin by learning about why he was released from prison, before moving on to learn about his achievements after he came out of prison. We'll learn about how his efforts to bring about change are recognised and celebrated.
Year 1
What impact has Nelson Mandela had?
In this lesson, we will learn about the impact that Nelson Mandela has had. We will begin by learning about why he was released from prison, before moving on to learn about his achievements after he came out of prison. We'll learn about how his efforts to bring about change are recognised and celebrated.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- When Nelson Mandela left prison in 1990, he wanted peace.
- Apartheid officially came to an end in the early 1990s. A new election was held in 1994 in which people of all colours could vote.Nelson Mandela won the election and became the first black president of South Africa.
- Mandela won a Nobel Peace Prize. He is widely known and respected for his courage in fighting for equality and justice and acts as a role model for people all over the world today.
- People all over the world celebrate Mandela day every year on the 18th July (which was his birthday!) to remember how he took action and led to great change.
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3 Questions
Q1.
What did Nelson Mandela want?
He wanted black people to be treated differently from white people.
Q2.
Why did the government send Nelson Mandela to prison?
He had committed a crime.
Q3.
For how long was Nelson Mandela in prison?
17 years.
37 years.
3 Questions
Q1.
Who became President in 1994?
F. W. de Klerk.
Q2.
Black people were allowed to vote in the 1994 election. True or false?
False.
Q3.
When is Mandela Day celebrated?
18th August.
18th June.