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eachers play an essential role in the Ambassador Program Essay-writing Contest sponsored by Museum Africa.  Each student participant must have a “nominating teacher” who provides support and advice during the research and writing process.  Nominating teachers are also asked to proofread students’ essays, make suggestions for improvement, and ensure that the essays meet the Contest Requirements. The first-place winner and her/his nominating teacher will be invited to receive The Ambassador Award at a special ceremony at Museum Africa.

Many teachers use the contest as a class project and submit the essays of an entire class. We invite you to use the four lessons in Curriculum Ideas for the Study of History to introduce your students to ancient African history. We hope these materials will help you guide your students in the research and writing of their essays.  Several of the following activities meet National Council of Social Studies (NCSS) Standards and The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Standards for the English Language Arts.

By registering for the Mailing List you will receive information and updates about the contest. 

We encourage you to Submit Feedback to help us improve the program and find ways to best serve your needs.