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Trekking to Timbuktu: Restoring the Past

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Students investigate the environmental factors that threaten Timbuktu. Students investigate what measures are being taken to restore their mosques, and the condition of their ancient manuscripts. Students discover information about the Timbuktu salt trade and the Sahara Desert.

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2003
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