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Teacher's Guide for FACES ® South Africa

February 2002

Teacher Guide prepared by: Ann Stalcup. Ann Stalcup is the author of many magazine articles; her 7 nonfiction books were published in 1998. She has visited more than 100 countries and is a mentor, teacher, folk art collector, and writer.

Find it on the Map
Locate South Africa's three capital cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. Also locate the Kruger National Park (north east of Pretoria), and Durban. Find and name the two countries that are located within the boundaries of South Africa.

Vocabulary
The following words are listed in the order they appear in the issue. Use the context in the magazine or a dictionary to determine the meaning of each word:
hectare, savannah, irridescent, apartheid, diverse, democracy, hominid, multilingual, revenue, annexed, segregated, censored, discrimination, exiled, controversial, humanitarianism, indentured
What do the following slang words mean?
sis, lekker, howzit, trekkies
Questions
  1. Which animals are known as the "Big Five" and where might you see them?
  2. What is an Afrikaner?
  3. In the 1980s, why was South Africa banned from participating in the Olympic Games?
  4. Why are so many languages spoken in South Africa?
  5. What does the new constitution guarantee with regards to language?
  6. What is the University of Robben Island?
  7. Singer Miriam Makeba works for what causes today?
  8. People from what countries have influenced South Africa's foods?
Research
Divide the class into four groups. Have each group research one of the following:
  • South Africa's wild animal parks
  • mining
  • Shaka Zulu
  • the languages of South Africa
Critical Thinking
Using the information on pages 8 - 10, and elsewhere in the magazine, tell what South Africa would be like today for black families if apartheid had not ended.

Creative Writing
Imagine that you are Nelson Mandela. You have been given a life sentence on Robben Island. Write a letter to your family describing what you might see from your cell, your living conditions, your work, the University of Robben Island, and your dreams for South Africa's future. You will find information to help you on pages 8 - 11, and 29.

Music
Obtain several of the CDs and tapes listed on page 33. Discuss how the musical sound and style differs between the three artists. Perhaps there could be a three-way debate on the merits of each performer.

Art Project
Divide the class into two groups. Have one group research the Ndebele people: their painted houses and their elaborate beadwork costumes. The group will need to research the significance of the various costume pieces. The second group of students will research the Zulu people: their homes, costumes, music, and way of life. A discussion will follow.
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