AFRICAN TRUNK

Ouelessebougou and Mali Africa

Teach students about our African "sister" community in a unique and fun way.

Second Grade Teachers

Overview

In the year 2000, the Utah State Board of Education introduced the study of Ouelessebougou and Mali as part of the 2nd grade core curriculum. The main objective is for students to compare life in Ouelessebougou to life in their own community.

Ouelessebougou Education Trunks

The Ouelessebougou-Utah Alliance has created educational trunks including items such as clothing, musical instruments, common household items, money, a flag, photos, a copy of the Ouelessebougou video, and a copy of Discover Ouelessebougou, Mali, a 124-page manual for teachers.

Trunk Details

This 124 page manual was designed by Utah educators and is loaded with fascinating information on Mali and hands-on activities to help second graders learn more about Ouelessebougou, Mali.

Video has great visuals and background music. There is no narration, so teachers can discuss the content with students as they watch it. The video gives great "real life" examples of daily activities, and can be used in connection with trunk supplies.

A 4-page resource summarizing background information about daily life and culture in Ouelessebougou.

Twenty 8.5 x 11 laminated color photos of life in Mali with explanations of each photo.

Resources

   Ouelessebougou-Utah Alliance

   UEN Ouelessebougou Resources

SESC Ouelessebougou Education Trunks

Additional Information and Check-out

No-cost to member districts.

Check out Length: 2 weeks
Additional time may be granted depending on availability.

  Checkout by the SESC Video Library

Delivery and Pickup

The trunk can be delivered to your school with the weekly video deliveries. Other arrangements can be made.

Please make sure all materials are within and return the trunk promptly. We can arrange pickup with the weekly video delivery.