Today’s homework. A bigger story.
Pick a topic, meet the people behind the ideas, and try something together.
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What would make a shared learning place welcoming to different people?
Explore learning & community with Fatima al-Fihri, then try the activity below.
The legacy behind the lesson
1001 Inventions connects Fatima al-Fihri with the foundation of al-Qarawiyin in Fez, Morocco.
The book describes her using her inheritance to fund the building for her community.
Al-Qarawiyin began as a mosque in 859 and developed into a center of learning over time.
“What would make a shared learning place welcoming to different people?”
Design a place for learning
Gather: Paper and colored pencils.
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Draw an imaginary place where people can learn together.
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Give it a quiet reading corner and a space for sharing ideas.
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Add a place to keep books or learning tools.
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Explain how someone new would feel welcome there.