Learn about Sundiata, the first Mansa of Mali, Malian craftsmanship, the famed city of Timbuktu, the reign of Mansa Musa, and his famous hajj where the world was stunned by the golden wealth of Mali. 

Review vocabulary and comprehension questions from the chapter. Cover geography as well by completing accompanying map work. Assemble the timeline and more. 

Head to the library to grab different supplemental books for each chapter. 

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For this chapter, some of the options include a richly illustrated biography of Sundiata, a brief biography of the Muslim scholar and explorer Ibn Battuta who visited Mali, and a fantasy novel set in medieval West Africa. 

Select a hands-on activity from multiple options. One option for this chapter is craft using mud to dye a shirt based on bogolanfini, a traditional fabric from Mali. Another activity option is using mud or playdough and sticks to explore traditional West African building techniques. The Minecraft building prompt guides learners through building the University of Timbuktu. 

For this chapter, add one more element to your growing African lapbook by adding an accordion fold book about the life of Mansa Musa.