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LESSON PLANNING

GRADE 6 TERM 4 DATE: WEEK: 1


TEACHERS Topic Methodology Resources
WHAT I am
going to teach? HOW I am going to TEACH? WHAT I am going to use?

 Nation- Introduction: Paper based


building and • Nation-building and cultural resources
cultural heritage: Definition of concepts Activity 1
heritage How cultural heritage unifies the Activity 2
 National nation: national symbols, national Activity 3
symbols days Teacher notes / handouts
 Celebrating Development:
national days National symbols such as flag,
anthem, code of arms, etc.
Celebrating national days: Human
Rights day, Freedom Day, Heritage
Day, Reconciliation Day, Youth
Day, Women’s Day…
Conclusion
• Have learners contribute their
answers and concepts

LEARNERS’
ACTIVITIES STEP 1
Read the information regarding Nation-building and Cultural Heritage
STEP 2
Complete Activity 1: Translate the National Anthem into English
STEP 3
Complete Activity 2: National Flag and Coat of Arms
STEP 4
Complete Activity 3: National Days

Informal
Nation-building and cultural heritage informal activities
Assessment

Nation-building is a term used to describe the process of creating a national common identity – a
feeling that everyone in the country belongs to one big family. Nation-building usually occurs when a
country is being ‘rebuilt’ after a war or some other event has broken the country down. In the case of
South Africa, when apartheid was abolished, the government had a duty to build a new national
identity – one based on equality and mutual respect. Nation-building should develop a feeling of
belonging and, with it, accountability and responsible behaviour.
South Africa is a land of many different cultures. People speak different languages, have different
religions and come from different backgrounds. In order to make sure that South Africa becomes
economically and socially successful it is necessary for its citizens to have a shared identity – a common
‘South Africanness’. Think about the soccer world cup and how our different cultures united behind
Bafana Bafana – we were all South Africans.

Cultural heritage is everything that people in a country have inherited from past generations. This
includes things like buildings, art, books, monuments, languages, customs, traditions and knowledge.
People can have a family heritage (practices and traditions that are passed on from parents to children)
as well as a national heritage (practices and places unique to a particular country).

How do we Unify our Nation?

In order to unify our nation, we need to know about our nation’s history. We need to be proud of all
the rich traditions, music and art of all South Africans. We can learn about our nation’s history by doing
things such as: Going to museums; Reading books; Talking to adults about the past and; Participating in
events such as Heritage Day celebrations. One of South Africa’s strongest nation-building tools is the
National Anthem. It combines different cultures and music styles to show that we are a united nation.

Activity 1
Translate the South African National Anthem into English.

National Symbols
National symbols are things like places, objects, activities or people that are unique1 to a particular
nation and are used to represent a community in a way that unites its people. These national symbols
are used in national events and celebrations to inspire patriotism. They are designed to include every
member of that particular nation, regardless of colour, age or culture. National symbols can be visual
(the national flower), verbal (the national anthem) or iconic (the flag).

Visual National Symbols of South Africa


The Coat of Arms: Its central image is a secretary bird with uplifted wings and a sun rising above it.
Below the bird, is the national flower (Protea) that represents the country flowering as a nation. The
ears of wheat are emblems of the fertilite of the land and the tusks of the African elephant symbolise
wisdom, steadfastness and strength. At the centre, a shield signifies the protection of South Africans.
The spear and knobkerrie are positioned to show defence of peace. Within the shield are images of the
Khoisan people, the first inhabitants of South Africa. The motto of the coat of arms - !ke e:/xarra//ke -
is in the Khoisan language and means "people who are different joining together".
Iconic National Symbols of South Africa
The National Flag: The national flag was adopted on Freedom Day, 27 April 1994, and first
flown 10 May 1994. The individual colours have different meanings for different people and
therefore no universal meaning should be attached to any of the colours.

Flying the flag


When the flag is displayed vertically against a wall, the red band should be to the left of the viewer
with the hoist or the cord seam at the top. When it is displayed horizontally, the hoist should be to the
left of the viewer and the red band at the top.
ACTIVITY 2
2.1 What does Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrica mean

______________________________________________________________ (1)

2.2 What is the Afrikaans part in our National Anthem called?

_____________________________________ (1)

2..3 Colour the National Flag in (5)

2.4 Study the coat of arms of South Africa. Name the different parts and what they symbolise.
National Celebrations
South Africans celebrate a number of national days so that they can remember important
events in the history of our country or to show respect for important ideas and ideals.

South African Human Right’s Day (21 March)


Before 1994, Human Right’s Day was known as Sharpeville Day. Today, South Africans
celebrate Human Right’s day to commemorate the 69 people who were killed and the180
people who were wounded on 21 March, 1960, when police opened fire on people who were
taking part in a campaign to end the use of ‘pass books’. The Pass Book was a document
which Black South Africans were required to carry on them to 'prove' that they were allowed to
enter a 'white area'. Failure to produce the reference book on demand, by the police, was a
punishable offence in the 1960s.

Freedom Day (27 April)


The first democratic elections in South Africa took place on 27 April in 1994. This date marks
the official end of apartheid in South Africa and our nation remembers how fortunate we are to
live in a democratic country by celebrating this day every year.

Youth Day (16 June)


Before 1994, Youth Day was known as Soweto Day. In 1976, protests started in Black schools
when the Education Department decided that Afrikaans had to be used as a language of
instruction in High Schools. The Black people were already dissatisfied with the ‘Bantu
Education’ schooling system because it had poor facilities, overcrowded classrooms and
untrained teachers. The Black people knew that forcing children to learn and be taught in
Afrikaans would make the education system even worse than it already was. On 16 June,
1976, more than 20 000 pupils from Soweto began a protest march. During clashes with the
police and the violence that occurred during the next few weeks, approximately 700 people,
many of them children, were killed. Youth Day commemorates these events and honours the
young people who stood up for their right to a good education.

Mandela Day (18 July)


In 2009, the United Nations declared the 18 July Nelson Mandela International Day. The 18 th
July is the day that Nelson Mandela was born. Nelson Mandela spent 67 years of his life
fighting for human rights and equality. Because of this, on Mandela Day, people are asked to
give 67 minutes of their time to community service or charity work.

Heritage Day (24 September)


Heritage Day is a celebration of our country’s diverse people. Each year, the Government
decides on a special theme for Heritage Day and people of all cultures celebrate their customs
and traditions.

Arbor Day (1-7 September)


The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872. It was the brainchild of Julius Morton, a
journalist and politician. He proposed that a special day be set aside for tree planting and
increasing awareness of the importance of trees. The first Arbor Day was an amazing success.
More than one million trees were planted.

In South Africa, Arbor Day is celebrated for an entire week. South Africans celebrate Arbor
Day from 1–7 September. Usually, the Government chooses two trees to highlight and
increase public awareness of indigenous trees. Various "greening" activities are usually
undertaken by schools, businesses and other organisations.
ACTIVITY 3

Give the date for each of these public holidays. Also describe why these days are celebrated.

3.1 Heritage Day

3.2 Youth Day

3.3 Human Rights Day

3.4 Women’s Day

3.5 Mandela Day

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