Water
Global Water Supply Middle School Curriculum
We take a steady shower stream and clean drinking water for granted, but in many countries around the world, the lack of water or a clean water supply is responsible for higher sickness and death rates. Taking a closer look at the water...
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Turning Assets into Action in the Fight Against Hunger
How can one person change the world? Scholars research and analyze the topic of world hunger. Using video clips, parodies, and primary source evidence, they uncover a current campaign to end world hunger. Collaborative groups openly...
DePaul University
Chicago Changes
Scholars determine statements as fact or opinion in a practice page consisting of two reading passages followed by multiple choice and short answer questions. Fact and opinion passages detail information about Chicago and Ethiopia.
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The Holy Land
Explore the culture, geography, and religion of Ethiopia. Learners complete a viewing guide while watching a film on Ethiopia as the first Christian country in Africa. Additionally, they create group presentations and write paragraphs...
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Circling Ethiopia: A Novel Approach to Introducing a Region
Students read a novel to gain insight into a different region of the world. Using a graphic organizer, they share the information they have already gathered about Ethiopia. They draw an outline map of Africa and read the opening pages of...
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Walking For Water
Students investigate how third world countries get their water. For this water lesson, students research how countries like Kenya and Ethiopia get their water supply. Students participate in an experiment to role play how difficult it is...
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Olympic Continent
Students read "Team Ethiopia Dazzles in Going the Distance" from The New York Times and discuss the impact these athletes have had on their country. Students work in groups to research different African nations that have participated in...
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The East Africa Times
Students work in teams as editors to design the front page of a newspaper covering a country in east Africa. They individually research and write articles that define modern life for the country's citizens.
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Attention Seeking
Students compare the Ethiopia of the 1980's to today. In this current events lesson, students conduct research about the poverty-stricken Ethiopia exposed by the media in the 1980's with the conditions there today. Students discuss the...
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Ethiopian Word Search
In this social studies learning exercise, learners find the words that are associated with the country of Ethiopia and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Ethiopia
A thorough look at Ethiopia from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Other
Embassy of Ethiopia
An easy website to extract great information about Ethiopia. Find a country profile, information on the business, economy, government, politics, travel and culture.
Other
The Crown Council of Ethiopia: The Battle of Adwa
This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of Adwa, which saw the defeat of Italian forces by Ethiopia.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Ethiopia
The African Studies Center of the University of Pennsylvania offers this page of information and links to information on Ethiopia.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Ethiopia
Learn about religion in Ethiopia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
PBS
Pbs: Wonders of the African World
PBS presents a fascinating report on Ethiopia's rich history and culture.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Ethiopia: North Wollo
Information about Ethiopia and North Wollo. Learn about Ethiopia's economy, political system and resources.
Mountain Voices
Mountain Voices Ethiopia: North Wollo
Information about Ethiopia and North Wollo. Learn about Ethiopia's economy, political system and resources.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Art and Life in Africa
A comprehensive resource about African art and cultures.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Stories
This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Ethiopia
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Ethiopia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Other
Ifes: Election Profile for Ethiopia 2000
Ethiopia's election profile for 2000 includes a description of the government structure. the electoral system. and the main parties.
US Department of State
U. S. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ethiopia
This report examines human rights issues in Ethiopia. The fact that government and judicial systems are weak and overburdened means that there continue to be ongoing serious problems.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Ethiopia
Learn about health in Ethiopia via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information.