Unveiling History: Teaching Values through the Apartheid Era (Grade 8-12) - Exploring CAPS Page 17 & 18 with a Focus on Empathy and Social Justice

Lesson Plan: Understanding the Apartheid Era: The Emphasis of Values and Ethics (Grades 8 - 12) CAPS Page Number: (Please note that as an AI, I do not have the ability to scan the exact CAPS page number pertaining to this topic. However, this lesson plan aligns with the Grade 8 to 12 Life Orientation and History curriculum according to the CAPS framework.) Content/Concept Area: 1. Historical background of the Apartheid Era. 2. The values and ethics that were challenged during the Apartheid era. 3. How the struggle against apartheid fostered the values of resilience, unity, equality, and justice. Lesson Objectives: 1. Students will gain an understanding of the Apartheid era, focusing on its historical significance and the socio-political structures it enforced. 2. Students will explore the various values and moral dimensions that were challenged during this era. 3. Students will reflect on how these historical events shaped the values of South African society today. Lesson Procedure: Introduction (15 mins): Start the lesson with a brief introduction to the Apartheid era. Discuss its implications and the systemic segregation it imposed on South African society. Activity 1: Value exploration (30 mins) 1. Present students with primary sources (e.g., photographs, personal accounts, literature) from the Apartheid era. 2. Have the students analyse these sources in groups to identify which values were challenged, upheld, and disregarded during this era. They can list down the values like fairness, equality, respect for human rights, etc. Group Discussion (20 mins): Allow groups to share their findings and hold a class discussion on why these values were significant during that period and how they compare to modern South African values. Activity 2: Learning from the Past (25 mins): Students will brainstorm ideas about how historical events from the Apartheid era help shape the ethics and values of South Africa today. Discuss important figures like Nelson Mandela and how their actions were guided by their values. Conclusion (10 mins): Conclude the lesson by emphasizing the importance of values in history and how history can guide our choices today. Make it clear that history is not just about getting to know the past but also about learning from it to create a better future. Homework: Ask students to write an essay reflecting on a key event or figure from the Apartheid era who has significantly impacted their personal values. Assessment: 1. Participation in discussions. 2. Source analysis activity. 3. Written reflection/essay.