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Art and Culture
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Anthropology |
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Architecture |
History and Social Studies
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World History - Africa |
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World History - Ancient World |
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World History - Asia/Far East |
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Time Required |
| Activity 1: 2 class periods (1 for lesson; 1 for assessment)
Activity 2: 2 class periods
Activity 3: 2 class periods
Activity 4: 2 class periods
Activity 5: 2 class periods
Activity 6: 2 class periods
Activity 7: 2 class periods
Activity 8: indeterminate
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Skills |
| Map skills
Observation and description
Historical interpretation and analysis
Critical Thinking
Information gathering
Visual analysis
Communication
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Curriculum Unit |
Trekking to Timbuktu—Teacher Version
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Additional Data |
| Date Created: 10/15/03
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Author(s) |
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Suzanne Art
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Date Posted |
| 10/28/2003 |
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Trekking to Timbuktu: Assessment of Lessons 1-7 — Teacher Version
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Assessment of Lessons 1-7
- Using several pieces of poster board taped together, make an illustrated timeline of the history of Timbuktu. For the illustrations, use graphics downloaded from websites visited during this unit or draw pictures freehand. As a guide for important dates, consult Timeline
Extending the lesson:
- The fame of Sundiata, a ruler of the ancient empire of Mali, is documented in the epic poem “Sundjata.” Have students read this story (available in libraries and online) and learn about his rise to power. For background information, go to Epic Poetry and Sundiata.
- Ibn Battuta's trip—Not long after the death of Mansa Musa, a famous traveler—Ibn Battuta—arrived in Mali and wrote about Timbuktu. Learn more about this man and his descriptions of trip by visiting the following websites: Battuta's Trip Twelve, Ibn Battuta and Ibn Batuta: Travels in Asia and Africa
- Watch a video in which an Islamic scholar of Timbuktu is interviewed. Go to Retelling the Story and click on the videos about Sankore and the ancient manuscripts.
- Take a visit to modern Timbuktu by accessing Travel (to Timbuktu)
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