Nelson Mandela: A Leader's Early Life

LO: To know how Nelson Mandela helped us to have a better life.

WALT: What We Are Learning Today

Find out who Nelson Mandela was Learn about his early life Find South Africa on a map Talk about his kindness and dreams

Success Criteria: How We Know We've Learned

I can say who Nelson Mandela was I can point to South Africa on a map I can talk about his kindness I can make a fact sheet about him

Meet Nelson Mandela

Nelson's Early Life

Born in 1918 in South Africa. His real name was Rolihlahla He lived in a mud hut. He had no TV or games. He played outside, herded sheep, and listened to stories from the elders. He loved going to school. He was very kind to others. At school, his teacher gave him a new name: Nelson. He dreamed of everyone being friends. As a boy, Nelson saw unfairness. He dreamed that one day, everyone would be treated the same.

Find South Africa!

Look at your map with your partner Can you find the big continent of Africa? Can you find South Africa?

What Made Nelson Special?

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Think and Share

How can you be kind like Nelson? What are your dreams for making friends? Turn to your partner and share one idea!

What have you we learned today?

Quiz Time: Nelson's Early Life

What was Nelson's home country? Where did Nelson grow up as a boy? Who names him Nelson? What was Nelson Mandela's dream as a little boy?

Hot seat game

One person is Nelson Mandela. What question would you like to ask him? For example: Where were you born? Did you go to school? what did you dream about when you were a child?