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Year 2 - History

Nelson Mandela, the man who forgave

Significant individuals: how did they change the world?

Unit Summary

These stories of significant individuals from different periods help students understand when change has occurred due to individual agency. They learn about the diversity of those who have brought about change and gain a broader sense of history and curiosity about the past.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how Nelson Mandela worked to change unfair laws and chose forgiveness instead of anger.

Key Notes

  • Mandela fought against unfair laws called apartheid.
  • He worked with others and protested against the unfair laws.
  • He was imprisoned for many years.
  • He forgave his enemies and became president.
  • His ideas inspired peace around the world.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • law: rules people must follow
  • apartheid: unfair laws in South Africa that separated people and treated black people badly
  • protest: showing you think something is wrong
  • peace: when people live without fighting
  • forgiveness: choosing not to hate someone when they have wronged you

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may think that Mandela ended apartheid on his own.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

Mandela fought against unfair laws called apartheid. He worked with others and protested against the unfair laws.

2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'law'

rules people must follow.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: Pupils may think that Mandela ended apartheid on his own. Correction: Remind pupils that he worked with many others to change the laws.

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