Nelson Mandela and the End of Apartheid in South Africa Webquest

Students will gain basic knowledge about Nelson Mandela by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Nelson Mandela Webquest uses a great website created by the BBC. The website allows students to explore the key events of Nelson Mandela’s life in a very kid friendly website.

IMPORTANT: Please check this BBC Kids Website on your school computer, a small amount of schools block archived websites.

Click here to view the website.

The webquest contains 59 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about Nelson Mandela and end of apartheid in South Africa. An answer sheet is included for the teacher.A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. The webquest takes most students one class period to complete. Feel free to modify this activity if needed to fit the needs of your students. Word and PDF versions are included.

The clip art is from Teacher Resource Force.

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