Curated OER
The World's Newest Nation
Reading comprehension can be fostered in many ways. Learners become informed as the read a New York Times article on the South Sudan, the world's newest nation. They read the article and then answer each of the 12 related questions.
Library of Congress
Loc: South Sudan
This site provides links to numerous documents concerning the government of South Sudan and its executive, judicial, and legislative branches. Links to related articles about the country are also featured.
New York Times
New York Times: South Sudan
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of the history of South Sudan as well as links to the most recent news articles about the country. News articles date back to May 3, 2010.
BBC
Bbc: South Sudanese Celebrate Their Divorce
BBC correspondent Peter Martell discusses South Sudan's independence and the celebrations occurring around the new nation. Links to related articles are provided. (July 9, 2011)
CommonLit
Common Lit: Voice of Witness: A Sudanese Refugee's Oral History
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each text is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see the...
CommonLit
Common Lit: War in Sudan
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
Other
Sos Children's Villages: Hunger in Africa
Hunger Crises are escalating at several hot spots: Nigeria, Yemen, South Sudan, and Somalia. These areas are suffering starvation and famine as a result of armed conflict, droughts, or torrential rains which destroys crops and kills...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: South Sudan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of South Sudan, 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
Pbs News Hour Extra: South Sudan Will Become World's Newest Country
South Sudan became the world's newest country on July 9, 2011. However, even though the Republic proudly waves its new flag and sings its new national anthem, will it be able to hold itself together in the midst of war and turmoil? Read...
Other
Esri: The Uprooted
This resource provides a useful interactive map, charts, and other information connected to the global refugee crisis. The crisis areas featured include Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan.
BBC
Bbc: South Sudan Country Profile
This profile of South Sudan includes information on the history, culture, media, and leaders of the country. In addition, it provides a detailed timeline of the country's development and links to related articles.
BBC
Bbc News: South Sudan Independence
This article examines South Sudan's desire for independence and what independence will mean for the country in the future. Links to related articles are provided. (July 4, 2011)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Zande
The Zande, whose homelands lie within three modern African states (Republic of the Sudan, Zaire, Central African Republic), constitute a large and complex amalgam of originally distinct ethnic groups, united by culture and, to a...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: South Sudan: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of South Sudan in Southeastern Asia.
BBC
Bbc: South Sudan Chosen as Name for New Country
This article discusses the process by which South Sudan chose its name and examines the potential problems this new country will experience due to its relative immaturity. Links to related articles are provided. (February 16, 2011)