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Unit Plan
Water

Global Water Supply Middle School Curriculum

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Turning Assets into Action in the Fight Against Hunger

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
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...
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Worksheet
DePaul University

Chicago Changes

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Holy Land

For Teachers 7th - 9th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Circling Ethiopia: A Novel Approach to Introducing a Region

For Teachers 5th - 12th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Walking For Water

For Teachers 5th - 8th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Olympic Continent

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The East Africa Times

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Attention Seeking

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Ethiopian Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Other

Embassy of Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy website to extract great information about Ethiopia. Find a country profile, information on the business, economy, government, politics, travel and culture.
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Handout
Other

The Crown Council of Ethiopia: The Battle of Adwa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of Adwa, which saw the defeat of Italian forces by Ethiopia.
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Handout
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
The African Studies Center of the University of Pennsylvania offers this page of information and links to information on Ethiopia.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Ethiopia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Wonders of the African World

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS presents a fascinating report on Ethiopia's rich history and culture.
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Website
Mountain Voices

Mountain Voices Ethiopia: North Wollo

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Ethiopia and North Wollo. Learn about Ethiopia's economy, political system and resources.
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Website
Mountain Voices

Mountain Voices Ethiopia: North Wollo

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Ethiopia and North Wollo. Learn about Ethiopia's economy, political system and resources.
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Website
University of Iowa

University of Iowa: Art and Life in Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource about African art and cultures.
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Website
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
Other

Ifes: Election Profile for Ethiopia 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
Ethiopia's election profile for 2000 includes a description of the government structure. the electoral system. and the main parties.
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Article
US Department of State

U. S. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
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.