South Africa

South Africa

Sunday, June 24, 2012

South African history - part 2

Some South African history - colonialism and apartheid (introduction).






Students were curious about what teens do for fun.  This is what I've seen in Cape Town:


Thursday, May 10, 2012

Junior High School Questions

These JrHS students have questions on a wide range of topics:

What kind of animals are endangered in South Africa?

The students below are curious about my favorite or most "different" experience, the national park I will be staying at, money, numbers, weather, sports, and communication.











Monday, May 7, 2012

More High School and Junior High Questions

Here are some more questions from high school students:
What kind of clothes (brands, etc.) do people wear?
What is the typical food people eat?
What is your favorite food in South Africa?
In South Africa, are there more poor people, middle class people, or rich people?
How many gold mines does South Africa have, and where are they?
Are the US and South Africa "friends"?
Why is the country of Lesotho surrounded by South Africa?
Is the sun very hot?
Are there large plains?

The students below want to know about religion, food (and how food is eaten), Spongebob, families, clothing, animals, and houses.











Monday, April 30, 2012

High School Questions, part 3

Questions about culture and environment.  These students want to know about education, race and gender, animals, food, weather, and shops.










High School Questions, part 2

Questions about daily life in South Africa from high school students.  They want to know about everyday activities of teenagers and other people, education, and comparisons of lifestyle and environment between South Africa and the US.