Author Topic: South Africa / South African Culture (Read 5082 times)

DMZ · « **on:** March 24, 2011, 02:35:51 pm »

Unexpected deskwarming led me to make this powerpoint about my home country, South Africa. It's very broad and fairly long so feel free to cut and edit and do with it as you will. It's sort of just FYI for teachers that are curious. It can also be used a foundation for a culture lesson for winter/summer camp and as a gap filler.

I posted some youtube addresses that are relevant to the content in the powerpoint itself. I'm useless at embedding and I couldn't get them to link - sorry! Just copy and paste into your tool bar.

Edit: There is a naughty word on the slide with all the animals in the backyard. It's very small which is why I didn't notice it but please cover it before showing kids, or otherwise download the updated version at the bottom of this thread!

DMZ · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2011, 02:53:23 pm »

And in ppt...

foreverJ · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:03:49 pm »

Looks cool! (but my powerpoint 2007 is acting up because I've never updated it, and some images could not be displayed.)
it's very informative!
I also made an SA PPT during my winter deskwarming time! it was intended to be used to introduce myself and my country, but I never ended up using it!
It's tailored to elementary students, and also highlights where I'm from (CT) but there's still alot of general info.
I've been meaning to share it, as I put some effort into it, hope u don't mind me posting it here
cheers

DMZ · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:12:34 pm »

Yours looks good too! Can't believe I forgot the national flower and the good old ZAR.

I just posted the ppt so hopefully the configuration will work out and you can view it nicely on 97-2003

confusedsafferinkorea · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:25:39 pm »

Great PPT, perhaps add some animals too. Good stuff anyway.

juanpaul · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:32:11 pm »

I feel like having a braai now!

Thanks guys!

DMZ · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:35:57 pm »

Quote from: confusedsafferinkorea on March 24, 2011, 03:25:39 pm

Great PPT, perhaps add some animals too. Good stuff anyway.

I thought about this but decided to steer away from any stereotypes. Can't tell you how many kids have asked me what animal I ride to school

Will add it in and update though!

DMZ · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:39:29 pm »

Warning! I didn't realise but there's a bad word on the picture I used on slide 77. It's tiny but cover it up before you show kids...

Sorry

juliehrrs · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2011, 03:46:00 pm »

haha I am just working on powerpoint now as well! Good job guys! Had goosebumps all the way through Mango Groove's song!

SBracken · « **Reply #9 on:** March 24, 2011, 05:34:20 pm »

I tried to do a short introduction with my students the first week, and they seemed clueless about anything smaller than 'USA'. many of them had blank faces when I said 'New York' even, that's with my coteach translating. I may try a lesson a bit later in the year though about different english-speaking countries, so thanks for the great ppt!

Quote from: foreverjinxed on March 24, 2011, 03:03:49 pm

and also highlights where I'm from (CT) but there's still alot of general info

Where in CT? (my hometown as well!)

DMZ · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2011, 07:24:23 am »

Quote from: SBracken on March 24, 2011, 05:34:20 pm

I tried to do a short introduction with my students the first week, and they seemed clueless about anything smaller than 'USA'. many of them had blank faces when I said 'New York' even, that's with my coteach translating. I may try a lesson a bit later in the year though about different english-speaking countries, so thanks for the great ppt!

Quote from: foreverjinxed on March 24, 2011, 03:03:49 pm
and also highlights where I'm from (CT) but there's still alot of general info
Where in CT? (my hometown as well!)

Yip, this is usually how my introductory lesson goes:

Teacher: I'm from South Africa
Students: *Blank stare*
Teacher: Where the world cup was last year? Vuvuzela?
Students: Ohhhhh

I don't know what South African teachers did before we had the world cup!

tazzibear · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2011, 08:00:18 am »

i love this SO much!!!im from cape town and im rubbish at making powerpoints so im so excited to use this!thanx!

dvanness · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2011, 08:42:02 am »

Thanks! I usually play this along with the lesson because the kids really agree with it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v439zTOJVho

DMZ · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:02:59 am »

Quote from: dvanness on March 25, 2011, 08:42:02 am

Thanks! I usually play this along with the lesson because the kids really agree with it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v439zTOJVho

I hope this is a joke... Maybe I'm having a slow morning but I'm not sure I get it?

Rendi Teacher · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:12:03 am »

Thanks so much guys! I'm also from Cape Town (durbanville) and this is helping me so much! You both are ppt legends.

DMZ · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2011, 08:46:33 am »

After some helpful suggestions I've updated my PPT to include ZAR, the national animal/bird/flower and some more African animals... I also hid the naughty word on slide 81...

DMZ · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2011, 08:58:23 am »

And for 97-2003...

DirtySexyMoney · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2011, 09:23:08 am »

Quote from: dvanness on March 25, 2011, 08:42:02 am

Thanks! I usually play this along with the lesson because the kids really agree with it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v439zTOJVho

"Har har har"... you are SOOOO funny! Gtfoh!

margidaisy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2011, 09:30:17 am »

i absolutely love this!
thank you will definitely be using it. and freedom day is coming up so it will be a good intro...
although it made me quite homesick.
well done

cat.in.korea · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2011, 12:21:38 pm »

Thank you all for the great posts! Joined and modified some bits from here and there, and also from 'where are you from' thread- BIG thank you to those that contributed!! Its just a super quick ppt for elementary level, missing stuff like the national flower and ZAR..
NOTE slide 32 is of my family, the little ones loved seeing Mommy and Daddy, so just replace those.

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Author Topic: South Africa / South African Culture (Read 5082 times)