PART 1:
ALL STUDENTS READ ABOUT NELSON MANDELA AND MAHATMA GANDHI BEFORE STARTING THIS PROJECT:
Nelson Mandela:
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1993/mandela-bio.html
Mahatma Gandhi:
http://southasia.ucla.edu/history-politics/gandhi/
PART 2:
EACH GROUP MEMBER SHOULD RESEARCH ONE TOPIC AND RECORD YOUR ANSWERS ON THE PROVIDED DOCUMENTS UNDER RESOURCES. REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR TOPICS IN EACH DOCUMENT. PLEASE PRINT COPIES.
Journalist 1:
Identify 5 major things that happened in their lives. Then compare and contrast them.
For example:
Gandhi:
1883: Marries Kasturba
Mandela:
1958 - Marries Winnie Madikizela
Short Chronology of Gandhi:
https://gandhiashramsabarmati.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=501&lang=en
Short Chronology of Mandela:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/07/18/us-safrica-mandela-birthday-timeline-idUSL183156020080718
Use the Timeline Document.
Journalist 2:
Read Mandela's and Gandhi's quotes. Identify any 4 quotes that are similar in their meanings and list 4 quotes that are different in their meanings.
Nelson Mandela's:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/n/nelson_mandela.html
Mahatma Gandhi:
https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/mahatma_gandhi
Also, Identify the main differences and similarities between Gandhi and Mandela.
For example:
Mandela and Gandhi were both considered leaders in their nations in their struggle against apartheid.
http://recomparison.com/comparisons/101449/gandhi-vs-nelson-mandela/
http://www.slideshare.net/kglenn05/gandhi-and-mandela-4927488
Use the Similarities and Differences Document. Make sure each section uses an individual document.
Journalist 3:
Compare and contrast Gandhi and Mandela prison life.
Gandhi, the prisoner
http://www.mkgandhi.org/articles/speechnm1.htm
Mandela's prison life
http://www.dw.com/en/robben-island-a-view-into-mandelas-prison-life/a-16916471
Use Compare and contrast documents attached.
Journalist 4:
Compare and Contrast Racism in South Africa and India
Racism in South Africa
http://www.sahistory.org.za/article/history-apartheid-south-africa
http://www.southafrica.com/blog/the-legacy-of-apartheid
Racism in India
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/ethnic-and-religious-conflicts-india
https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2017/02/racism-in-india-an-existential-hazard/
Use Compare and Contrast Document.
PART 3: GROUP PROJECT
As Journalists, our work should be professionally done and presented. Hence, all groups please carry out the tasks below:
NOTE: Groups will then hand in their newspapers for critiquing.
ALL STUDENTS READ ABOUT NELSON MANDELA AND MAHATMA GANDHI BEFORE STARTING THIS PROJECT:
Nelson Mandela:
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1993/mandela-bio.html
Mahatma Gandhi:
http://southasia.ucla.edu/history-politics/gandhi/
PART 2:
EACH GROUP MEMBER SHOULD RESEARCH ONE TOPIC AND RECORD YOUR ANSWERS ON THE PROVIDED DOCUMENTS UNDER RESOURCES. REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR TOPICS IN EACH DOCUMENT. PLEASE PRINT COPIES.
Journalist 1:
Identify 5 major things that happened in their lives. Then compare and contrast them.
For example:
Gandhi:
1883: Marries Kasturba
Mandela:
1958 - Marries Winnie Madikizela
Short Chronology of Gandhi:
https://gandhiashramsabarmati.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=501&lang=en
Short Chronology of Mandela:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/07/18/us-safrica-mandela-birthday-timeline-idUSL183156020080718
Use the Timeline Document.
Journalist 2:
Read Mandela's and Gandhi's quotes. Identify any 4 quotes that are similar in their meanings and list 4 quotes that are different in their meanings.
Nelson Mandela's:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/n/nelson_mandela.html
Mahatma Gandhi:
https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/mahatma_gandhi
Also, Identify the main differences and similarities between Gandhi and Mandela.
For example:
Mandela and Gandhi were both considered leaders in their nations in their struggle against apartheid.
http://recomparison.com/comparisons/101449/gandhi-vs-nelson-mandela/
http://www.slideshare.net/kglenn05/gandhi-and-mandela-4927488
Use the Similarities and Differences Document. Make sure each section uses an individual document.
Journalist 3:
Compare and contrast Gandhi and Mandela prison life.
Gandhi, the prisoner
http://www.mkgandhi.org/articles/speechnm1.htm
Mandela's prison life
http://www.dw.com/en/robben-island-a-view-into-mandelas-prison-life/a-16916471
Use Compare and contrast documents attached.
Journalist 4:
Compare and Contrast Racism in South Africa and India
Racism in South Africa
http://www.sahistory.org.za/article/history-apartheid-south-africa
http://www.southafrica.com/blog/the-legacy-of-apartheid
Racism in India
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/ethnic-and-religious-conflicts-india
https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2017/02/racism-in-india-an-existential-hazard/
Use Compare and Contrast Document.
PART 3: GROUP PROJECT
As Journalists, our work should be professionally done and presented. Hence, all groups please carry out the tasks below:
- Create a newspaper based on all the information you have collected.
- Make sure the title of your newspaper is appropriate.
- Place the information on the newspaper.
- There must be one article in the newspaper that answers the question of whether or not your group considers these men heroes.
NOTE: Groups will then hand in their newspapers for critiquing.