The khamsa is a symbol of good luck from Morocco, Africa. This good luck hand has been used as an amulet in northern Africa for centuries - it is often made from precious metal, like silver. You can make this simple version out of paper or aluminum foil.

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http//www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/africa/khamsa/ Khamsa The good luck hand
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The khamsa is a symbol of good luck from Morocco,
Africa. This good luck hand has been used as an
amulet in northern Africa for centuries - it is
often made from precious metal, like silver. You
can make this simple version out of paper or
aluminum foil. Khamsa means "five" in Arabic.
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Passage to Spring Good Luck from Northern
African Khamsas
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http//www.timeforkids.com/destination/morocco Read National Geo from smartboard Morocco- a tourists view http//www.youtube.com/watch?vdYOjxM28NoU http//kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/morocco/ Read and report Make a poster of word acrostics from the information sheet from national geo kids morocco Muslim On the Mediterranean Rich in Culture Based On Islamic law C C O
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festivals in Senegal The culture and people of Senegal Class reads http//www.africaguide.com/country/senegal/culture.htm Read in groups of 5 and make 5 fact cards Share cards Languages of Senegal http//www.ethnologue.com/show_map.asp?nameSNseq10
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The wolof Word file Read in small groups And discuss Journal- What I think is fascinating about the Wolof ethnic group.- Students chart new ideas from the Wolof culture
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True or False

1. Moroccan people are generally Berber and Arab
   ethnics.
2. Morocco and Senegal both have French as an
   official language.
3. Few people of the total population live in the
   capital of SenegalDakar.

1. The most common religion of Senegal is Islam or
   Muslim religion.
2. Wolof is a language spoken by over 35 of
   Senegalese.
3. Morocco is not considered a kingdom ruled by
   Muslim law.

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Wolof

• Write a 5 to 7 sentence paragraph about the Wolof
  people, differences in their culture from ours,
  and anything you found fascinating about their
  culture.

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Silhouette Craft The common themes are A couple A woman and a child A male with a weapon or animal An outsider or "stranger"
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