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.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Ethiopian Highlands
Informational site containing facts about the fascinating region of Ethiopia. Learn about the intriguing history and culture of this region of Africa.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Great Lakes
Explore the diverse and unique African Region of the Great Lakes. Within this region, you will learn about the countries, people, and economy. Uncover the beauty and diversity of this incredible region.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Grevy's Zebra
Learn the difference found in this species of zebra, where it is found in the wild, how it has adapted to its niche environment, what it eats, and its reproduction habits.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Horn of Africa Crisis
A collection of primary source documents related to the conflict between Somalia and Ethiopia in the late 1970s (also known as the 1977-1978 Ogaden War or the Ethiopian-Somali Conflict).
United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Horn of Africa [Pdf]
This relief map from the United Nations shows the countries on the Horn of Africa. Roads, rivers, and other geographic features are marked on the map.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Central Africa: Relief Map
A good relief map of the countries of Central Africa showing mountains, lakes, and valleys. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Ethiopia: Political Map
A political map of the landlocked country of Ethiopia showing its major cities and highways, provisional border with Somalia, and its neighboring countries. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Eritrea: Political Map
A political map of Eritrea showing how it is perched atop Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa. A map inset shows the entirety of Ethiopia and Eritrea. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mengistu Haile Mariam
Information on the life and rule of former Ethiopian leader Mengistu Haile Mariam is found here. Discusses his involvement with the Derg, which overthrew Emperor Haile Selassie in 1974. Also discusses his years in office and the Derg's...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Learn About Ethiopia [Pdf]
"Learn about Ethiopia" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about the African country of Ethiopia including its history. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ethiopia
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Ethiopia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
The Ethiopian City of Aksum
This site has a description of the legendary city of Aksum. This Ethiopian city thrived between the 1st and 10th centuries and possessed wealth beyond compare for its time. Also, this town was home to the Queen of Sheba and, according to...
PBS
Pbs: Debra Damo Monastery in Ethiopia
This site has information about the oldest standing church in Ethiopia. This one time center of Christianity in East Africa sits on a 50 foot cliff and is only accessible by climbing a leather rope.
PBS
Pbs: The Churches of Lalibela
In Lalibela, Ethiopia, you can see 11 churches excavated from solid rock, considered by some as one of the wonders of the world. Ethiopian legend connects these churches with King Lalibela of the Zagwe dynasty and angelic intervention.
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: The Odyssey Student Questions
Examples of honors student questions about themes and characters in "The Odyssey." The way you might respond to them can be used in creating your lesson plan.
Other
Online Expeditions: African Adventure
Use this site to explore several regions of Africa, without having to leave the classroom.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Ethiopia
Learn about the anti-poverty efforts of the international aid agency Oxfam in Ethiopia, as well as general facts and information about the people and environment in Ethiopia, in this Oxfam country profile page.
Other
Embassy of Ethiopia: Biography, Meles Zenawi
This is a brief biography of Meles Zenawi, elected Prime Minister of Ethiopia in 1995 and re-elected for a second term in 2000.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ethiopia: Economy
A look at the agricultural economy of Ethiopia and a discussion of potential growth in other areas. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ethiopia: History
The history of Ethiopia, the world's oldest independent country, has been tumultuous since the 1970s. Read what has been happening and what the future might hold for this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ethiopia: People
Read this brief overview of the people of Ethiopia. You can find out about their languages, religions, and a chart gives a breakdown of ethnic groups in the country. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Ethiopia
Features a travel guide and country profile of Ethiopia including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ethiopians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ethiopians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...