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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Sahel

For Students 3rd - 5th
Engaging site containing information about the region of Africa known as the Sahel. Visit this site to learn about the people, economy, and countries of the Sahel. Country closeups detail interesting and helpful facts about animal life,...
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Website
Oxfam

Virtual Journey of Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
As you travel to Mali, you'll discover what's happened in Mali in 2002, and why everyone was so excited. Learn how to make sesame sticks as a sweet treat.
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Interactive
Other

Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive: Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the African nation, Mali and the ongoing humantitarian projects of the CARE organization in the country.
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Website
University of Iowa

University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: People Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Essential information on African countries and African peoples assembled by the University of Iowa.
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Website
Other

Mali: Ancient Crossroads of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Very thorough web site featuring a guide for teaching the history, geography, and economics of the early West African empire of Mali. By clicking on the links on top, you will uncover a wealth of resources providing information,...
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Website
Other

The Carter Center: Postelection Statement on Mali Elections, June 7, 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the final statement issued by The Carter Center regarding the 2002 democratic elections in Mali, Africa. It covers in detail the Mali election process, counting and tabulation, constitutional court, observers, voter...
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fail?

For Students 4th - 8th
Explore different ancient civilizations to learn about some of the reasons these civilizations collapsed. Looks at Maya, Mesopotamia, Chaco Canyon, Mali and Songhai. Includes interactive activities.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Mali in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and current health information.
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Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Collapse: Mali and Songhai: Growth and Decline

For Students 9th - 10th
Engrossing site that explores the settlement and decline of Mali and Songhai. The site examines the city of Timbuktu and the impact of years of turmoil and conquest on the settlement.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Africa's Food Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth article from BBC (2/06) containing maps, interviews, pictures, and news features about the causes of the African famine, and what can be done about it.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Mali Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile provides a concise overview of Mali's history, culture, and economy. In addition to information concerning the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mali: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive and current look at the economy of Mali from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. Read about the development of agriculture and mining in this third world country.
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Website
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Why did great civilizations fall? War, disease, overpopulation or natural disasters? Interactive content and activities allow you, by sifting through archaeological evidence, to investigate the collapse of the Mayan civilization, the...
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Mali: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of Mali showing its regions' borders, major cities and highways, and neighboring countries. Take note of virtual lack of cities in the north. From the Perry Castaneda Collection
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
The devastating impact of conflict and civil strife on internal heritage is clear in Mali. Read about the internal efforts Mali has taken to protect its cultural patrimony.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Islamic Manuscripts From Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
Library of Congress site features 32 Islamic manuscripts in Arabic from Timbukti, Mali, and West Africa.
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Handout
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
View a country map, a capital map, travel advisories, visit the Mali Embassy in the U.S. site, and find links to more information about the country.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Mali

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Mali, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Article
Other

Spread of Islam in West Africa: Rahman Doi

For Students 9th - 10th
A very in-depth essay about the spread and Influence of Islam in West Africa. Organized into the following sections - "Spread of Islam in West Africa," "Islam in the ancient empire of Ghana," "Islam in the empire of Mali," "Islam in the...
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Handout
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: West Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from the University of Calgary that examines the development and growth of Islam in West Africa. The Islamic religion is traced from the beginning of the period through today.
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Handout
University of Calgary

Merchants & Traders: 330 Bce 1500ce

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a brief examination of the merchants and traders of Africa during the early period of African history.
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Interactive
Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: West African Kingdoms: Mansa Musa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, Mansa Musa.
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Mali: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Mali, which has a multi-party democracy. There is also an easy to read chart which names the government officials, and describes the type of government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Website
Other

Accueil: Izf

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a resource for Francophone African students where they can read about their countries in French. It contains links to sites of interest to all French students. Just click on the name of the country at the top of the page.