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Duration: 30 minutes
One of the richest men who ever lived didn’t build railways or start a tech company; he helped establish one of the wealthiest empires in human history. Mighty rulers and trade made the Mali Empire flourish well before the arrival of Europeans. In this 30-minute interactive program, students learn about this ancient civilization by examining West Africa’s boatbuilding traditions, the importance of trade, and the ancient city of Timbuktu. Students will also explore the influence of ancient maps and have the opportunity to create their own trade map!
Most of our virtual education programs are scheduled through ZOOM Cloud-based video conferencing. ZOOM is free to use and requires minimal equipment. For more information, please visit: https://zoom.us/
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Locate ancient Mali on a world map.
- Describe three ways the ancient Malians relied heavily on the Niger River.
- Demonstrate cultural competence by identifying two ways in which Ancient Malian culture has influenced the world today.
History (VDOE 2023):
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Pricing:
Payment can be made before the program, or we can invoice following your program.
- Programs at the Museum are $4.50 per student.
All adults accompanying a field trip are free. - Programs at your location are $4.50 per student.
- Virtual education programs are $125 per program.
Reservations are required for all programs and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs fill quickly in the fall and spring, so make your reservations a minimum of two weeks in advance.
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