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Powerpoint that was used to teach small group third grade special education. This Powerpoint was made by a general education teacher who works at FCPS.
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MaliMali
The People of Mali TodayThe People of Mali Today
Presented by:Presented by:
• Debra Wines• Second Grade Teacher• McNair Elementary School• 2499 Thomas Jefferson Drive• Herndon, Va. 20171• (703) 793-4800
The President of Mali and His The President of Mali and His AmbassadorAmbassador
• The ambassador of Mali speaks at the opening ceremony.
• He gets ready to introduce the President of Mali.
• The President thanks the Washingtonians for coming to the festival to learn more about his country.
The BlacksmithThe Blacksmith
• The blacksmith’s job is to make materials to be sold in the marketplace.
• They create items made from iron and other precious metals.
The Hair WeaverThe Hair Weaver
• The hair weaver makes hairpieces for women, and men.
• They also create beautiful hairstyles for women for special ceremonies.
MusiciansMusicians
Musicians play for the people.
Timbuktu DancersTimbuktu Dancers
• The dancers share their music and dancing for people at the festival.
• The music is lively.• The dancers show us
their steps.
The Purse MakerThe Purse Maker
• The purse maker shows us some of her decorative purses.
• They are beautiful and delicate.
Mali Hut and ShelterMali Hut and Shelter
• There are different styles of shelters that Malians use.
• The one hut is enclosed to store different items such as beds and food.
• The other type of shelter is to create shade.
GriotGriot• The griot tells the history, as
well as the ancient traditions of dance and performing arts.
• Griot comes from the French term “keeper of memories.”
• They were employed by villages, kings or clans.
• They orally recounted the lineage of a given village or family, which can take many hours.
• The Griots still practice their craft today, but it has a tendency to remain in specific families
JewelersJewelers
• The jewelers make beautiful pieces of jewelry using beads, and metals and other materials to create necklaces, rings, and bracelets.
• It takes a great deal of time to make one piece of jewelry.
The Story PlateThe Story Plate
• The story plate shows how the people of ancient Mali shared stories with the next generation.
• The symbols represent different parts of the story.
WoodcarvingWoodcarving
• Woodcarving is another way for some of the people of Mali to make their living.
• They can sell their wares in the local market.
Workers from MaliWorkers from Mali
• There are many jobs people of Mali perform.
• These are some of the workers resting during the high heat of the day.
ConclusionConclusion
• This was a wonderful experience getting to know some of the people of Mali.
• The folk-life festival was a unique way to find out how the people of today’s Mali enjoy and celebrate life.