Meet
Fatima al-Fihri
Learning & community

Their story. Your next idea.
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.
1001 Inventions, p. 68 · 1001 Inventions, p. 69
communitypeople who share a place or connection
patronsomeone who supports a project or the work of others
YOUR TURN · 10 MINUTES
Design a place for learning
Paper and colored pencils.
- Draw an imaginary place where people can learn together.
- Give it a quiet reading corner and a space for sharing ideas.
- Add a place to keep books or learning tools.
- Explain how someone new would feel welcome there.
Let’s wonder
What would make a shared learning place welcoming to different people?
My next question: __________________________________________________