Know the Score: Looking at South Africa Through the Lens of the World Cup

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How is its history of apartheid continuing to affect life and politics in South Africa?

How can South Africa best address the range of concerns regarding its hosting of the World Cup?

In this lesson, students consider South Africa’s history and the legacy of apartheid along with news about the upcoming World Cup. They then engage in a simulation to generate policy recommendations for the South African government, with respect to hosting this international event. (New York Times lesson plan)