Curated OER
Ecuadorian Rainforest
Have your class talk about the importance of the rainforest and the products that come from it. Learners watch a video showing the path of chocolate from the rainforest to the supermarket. They discuss how the rainforest and chocolate...
Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA)
Bringing the Biodiversity of Ecuador to Spanish Immersion Classrooms
Designed for the Spanish Immersion classroom, scholars take a look at biodiversity and Ecuador; all the while, practicing their Spanish with a focus on verbs. In small groups, learners examine photographs of the different climate regions...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Sorting Finch Species
Don't just tell your class about Darwin's finches ... show them! Sort some of science's most famous birds using an interactive lesson. Learners try their hand at classifying finches using song, sonogram, and beak appearance, as well as...
Curated OER
Enduring Patterns: Pre-Columbian Ecuadorean Textile Designs
Learners examine Pre-Columbian Ecuadorean design motifs. They view examples of the designs, discuss the motif themes, and replicate the designs on modern fabric using authentic methods.
Curated OER
Swamps, Shrimp, and Tsunamis: A Simulation of Sustainable Development Issues in Coastal Ecuador
Students examine the economic benefits, environmental losses and dangers of the shrimp farming industry on the coast of Ecuador. They read a script, role-play people involved in the shrimp business, and write an essay of the pros and cons.
Curated OER
El Mundo Hispano
Welcome to the Spanish-speaking world! Show your learners which countries declare Spanish as their primary language. Included are maps and flags for each Hispanophone country.
Curated OER
The Equator
Students investigate cultures located along the equator. In this geography skills instructional activity, students research the geography, history, culture, and tourism of Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, and Singapore. Students write...
Curated OER
The Galapagos Islands
In this The Galapagos Islands instructional activity, students read a 1 page article, answer 3 statements with multiple choice answers, fill in 4 fill in the blank answers and 3 determine if 3 statements are true or false.
Curated OER
World History: Legacy of the Conquistadors.
Students examine the influence of the Spanish conquistadors on ancient South American Cultures. In four separate lessons, they discover the relationships of Cortes and the Aztecs, Pizarro and the Incas, Orellana and the Amazons, and...
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Ecuador
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Ecuador. Content covered includes photos, symbols, provinces, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture,...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Ecuador
A detailed study of the history, sociology, economics, and politics of Ecuador from the Library of Congress.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Galapagos Geology on the Web
Explore amazing pictures of the Galapagos Islands while learning about the geography and geology of these beautiful islands.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Ecuador
Learn about religion in Ecuador, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Compare Health Issues in Ecuador and the United States
As a class watch a presentation about the issues facing health care in Ecuador. After viewing, have students discuss the differences between the United States and Ecuador's health care issues such as mortality rates, diseases, and ratio...
Other
Spanish Abroad, Inc.
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Expedition to Galapagos
Accompany scientists on an exciting trip to the Galapagos as they make a film on the islands for IMAX. Featured are a fantastic photo journal and video footage.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Researchers Unveil New Species of 'Miniature Dragons'
Read about three new species of lizards, referred to as "miniature dragons", discovered in the Amazon cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru.
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Study: Ecuador
A report on Ecuador from the Library of Congress "describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are...
Other
Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Ecuador
Statical data on core health indicators for the country of Ecuador. Click on the individual numbers to get a comparison of the selected indicator within the WHO Region of the Americas.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Ecuador
The CIA World Factbook provides an extensive page of information on Ecuador, a neighbor to Colombia. Includes information on this country's economy, climate, geographical location, government, size, and much more.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Ecuador
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Ecuador. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Ecuador Overview
See the challenges Ecuador faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. Many links are provided that talk about Ecuador's economic development and biodiversity. There are also specific examples of how the World Bank has...
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Ecuador
A detailed and comprehensive resource for finding much information on the South American republic of Ecuador. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.