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Peace Corps

Cuisine and Etiquette

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the main food in the different cultures they have examined. In groups, they compare and contrast their expected table manners to the ones in Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zambia. Using this list of behaviors, they identify...
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Zambia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Zambia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
Other

The Post

For Students 9th - 10th
The Post is a daily local/regional news source in Lusaka, Zambia.
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Website
University of Iowa

University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: People Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Essential information on African countries and African peoples assembled by the University of Iowa.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Zambia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Zambia in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Zambia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Zambia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
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United Nations

United Nations: Cartographic Section: Okavango River Basin [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This map from the United Nations is a very detailed map of the Okavango River Basin, showing rivers, wetlands, cities, country boundaries and much more. Increase the viewing percentage to read the map easily.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Zambia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Zambia. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Zambia: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of Zambia showing its province boundaries, major cities and highways, and neighboring countries. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry-Castandeda Collection.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Zambia: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A relief map of Zambia showing the mountainous regions, rivers, lakes, and swamps. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Website
Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Southern Africa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the geography, culture, history, and people of Southern Africa in this site. It includes journal excerpts, pictures, maps, and classroom activities.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Eclipse 2001 the View From Zambia

For Students 9th - 10th
On Thursday, June 21, 2001, a total solar eclipse sped across the Southern Hemisphere, and this site has highlights of the eclipse captured on tape.
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Learn About Zambia [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th Standards
"Learn about Zambia" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about the South African country of Zambia and its history. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the story; it includes: determining...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Zambia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Zambia, 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.
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Website
Other

Online Expeditions: African Adventure

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to explore several regions of Africa, without having to leave the classroom.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Zambia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete reference source and travel guide to the South African nation of Zambia that includes a broad background overview and numerous links to sources with comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Zambians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyles of Zambians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bemba

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Bemba people of Zambia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tonga

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tonga people of Zambia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Geography of Zambia Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over the geography of Zambia. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tonga

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tonga never formed a single political unit. Today they are an ethnic group united by common language and in opposition to other Zambian ethnic groups, with whom they compete. The Tonga speak dialects of ciTonga, a Central Bantu...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Bemba

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bemba are the largest ethnic group in the Northern Province of Zambia. Seventeen or eighteen ethnic groups in this general area of Zambia comprise the Bemba-speaking peoples, and they form with the Bemba a closely related culture...
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Zambia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Zambia in Southern Africa.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Lozi

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lozi consist of a number of interrelated ethnic groups located along the Zambezi River in Barotse Province of western Zambia. The term "Lozi" refers both to the Lozi proper and to those groups that have become subject to and...