This history timeline, ‘South African Diamonds and Gold’ features important dates and factual background information about the discovery of diamonds and gold in South Africa and the immediate impact this had on the country. This is a great resource for broadening students’ historical and cultural knowledge about South Africa and could be used as a …More
This reading comprehension activity ‘Dazzling Diamonds’, asks students to answer comprehension questions on a text about the history and mining of diamonds.
This postcard ‘Northern Cape: Big Hole’ features important factual background information on the world’s largest human-made hole. The postcard template encourages students to research the location in order to write creatively about it as though recounting a visit. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the environmental, cultural and historical landmarks of South Africa …More
This reading comprehension activity, ‘The Fossil Finder’, is available at three different reading levels to allow for differentiated instruction. It asks students to answer comprehension questions on a text about a boy who discovers dinosaur bones.
This geography article, ‘Uranium’, features factual information about this controversial element. It is aimed at broadening students’ cultural, geographical, and historical awareness in an engaging manner.
This fun and engaging worksheet ‘Diamond or Gold Nugget’, uses the popular Would You Rather game as a writing prompt for students to consider which of these two South African treasures they would rather be and why. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with South African culture and …More
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