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Equity in South Africa: A Podcast Project

By Platform Administrator · Submitted Sep 30, 2026

Content Area
History and Social Science
Grade
7

The theme of the unit is Consequences of South Africa's history of apartheid. Students research the advances South Africans have made towards equity using textbooks, the internet, and charts/graphs. They then write a script for a podcast that clearly cites their research and in which they present original proposals for steps an international aid organization and the South African government could take to advance equity, based on their knowledge of how change happens. Students record, edit and publish their podcasts using Google Chromebooks and tools.

MA Standards

SL.7.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate vocabulary, eye contact, volume, and pronunciation. (See grade 7 Language standards 4-6 for specific expectations regarding vocabulary.)
WCA.6-8.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WCA.6-8.8
When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

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