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Trekking to Timbuktu: Trade in West Africa (Lesson 2)
Learners examine the importance of trade in West Africa. Using a virtual time capsule, they travel back to ancient times and travel along with a caravan. They answer specific questions related to the journey and items they are trading....
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The Great Lighthouse at Alexandria
Students read and research about Alexandria's Great Lighthouse. In this Greek architecture lesson plan, students create a timeline of events in Alexandria, and design a lighthouse. Students research lighthouses online and write a report.
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Do You Really Know What Wealth Is?
Students explore what it means to have wealth in Mali and in the United States. For this economics lesson, students read "Music in the Fields." Student groups answer discussion questions. Students reflect on the purpose music...