Federal Reserve Bank
Beatrice’s Goat: A Lesson on Savings Goals
Youngsters learn the meaning of saving and how to reach savings goals by first reading a story of a young Ugandan girl who is gifted a goat, and then discovering the opportunity costs of savings decisions made by her and her family.
Curated OER
Fit to Lead
Students assess the personalities of Ugandan politicians Yoweri Museveni and Nasser Ntege Sebaggala in the context of modern Ugandan politics, and decide which one might make a better leader of Uganda. Students then consider what their...
Curated OER
Becoming Part of the Community
High schoolers read narratives by Peace Corps volunteers and examine how they succeeded in adapting to living in a new cultural environment. They identify attitudes and actions that promote having a positive experience in a foreign country.
Curated OER
Becoming Part of the Community
Students identify how various cultures are similiar. As a class, they read an essay of a Peace Corps volunteer being integrated into their new community. In groups, they take the elements from the story and put them into different...
Curated OER
Only Skin Deep
Students examine and compare notions of beauty in cultures around the world and explore the connection between what is deemed 'beautiful' and cultural history. They Develop a "Beauty Around the World" collage representing beauty...
Curated OER
It Takes a Village
Students consider the contributions of the African Medical and Research Foundation (Amref). In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about Uganda's education, relief, and social...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Ugandan Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ugandan Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Ugandan Religions
Details the primary religious demoninations in Uganda.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Ugandan Languages
Discusses the official languages spoken in Uganda.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ugandans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the people of Uganda. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Ugandan Economy
An informative page on the history of the economy of Uganda. Information current to 1992.
BBC
Bbc News: Week of 12 23 13: Ugandan M Ps Pass Life in Jail Anti Homosexual Law
In Uganda, a bill has recently been passed that will allow gay people to be sentenced to life in jail because of their sexual orientation. Learn why bill has been condemned by President Obama, and is causing many to flee for out of fear...
Other
Aaas Science News: Week of 2 24 14: Ugandan President Defends Anti Gay Bill
Article reports on Uganda President Yoweri Museveni's defense of that country's drastic anti-homosexuality laws.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Musical Travels for Children
A series of lesson plans geared toward elementary learners. These lessons explore various musical cultures such as Germanic music, Korean songs, Ugandan music and Mexican music. You can use all of the lessons or simply choose which ones...
BBC
Bbc: Uganda's Northern War
The United Nation's Head of Humanitarian Affairs, Jan Egeland, discusses the conflict in Northern Uganda and what has been done to alleviate the suffering there. (August 29, 2006)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Uganda
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Uganda. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
PBS
Frontline: Uganda: The Asian Backlash
An April 2007 report from Uganda on the growing internal tensions between native Ugandans and the Asian population of that country. Also provides a forum for posting a response and links to related stories.
New York Times
New York Times: Fighting an Old Scourge
This interactive resource discusses malaria in Uganda. It gives pictures, audio, and video to depict the problems that the Ugandan government is having fighting the spread of this illness. It tells how they are beginning to use new...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Uganda
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Uganda. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Other
More or Less: Heroes and Killers: Idi Amin Dada Oumee
Discusses Amin as a major killer of the 20th century. Includes a timeline of his life and background information.