National History Teacher of the Year: ‘Teach truth that resonates'
Kentwood — East Kentwood High School students traveled virtually along the Niger River Trail recently using cowrie shells as currency to make trade...
Kentwood — East Kentwood High School students traveled virtually along the Niger River Trail recently using cowrie shells as currency to make trade deals. The ultimate goal in navigating the stretch from Mali to the Middle East was uniting West Africa. 'Change West African history, and probably history forever!' said teacher Matthew Vriesman, as students rolled their dice. The AP World History class was playing Mansa Musa, a game Vriesman created to teach the huge importance of trade routes in world history.