Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Equator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate cultures located along the equator. In this geography skills lesson, students research the geography, history, culture, and tourism of Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, and Singapore. Students write an article based...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Need for Government—A Cinematic and Literary Perspective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the philosophy of government. In this types of  government lesson, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.
Activity
US Institute of Peace

Effectiveness of Nonviolent Civic Action Simulation on Colombia

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
With new leadership comes new hope! After years of violence, the people of Colombia elect a new president ... could this mean an end to conflict? Civics scholars take part in a large group role-playing exercise designed to illustrate the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Justice in America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze primary sources for evidence of intent and purpose. In this American government lesson, 11th graders compose a one-page response explaining their understanding of "justice." Students read and examine quotes about...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Need for Laws

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students consider the presence of authority in their lives. In this law lesson plan, students compare forgotten laws that function in their lives to forgotten instructions in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
PPT
Curated OER

Revolutions in Latin America (19c - Early 20c)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
The history of the Latin American revolutions - and the philosophies behind them - is the focus of this comprehensive presentation. From the theories of the European Enlightenment, to the Revolutionary Wars of America and France, Latin...
Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Ecuador. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
The CIA World Factbook provides an extensive page of information on Ecuador, a neighbor to Colombia. Includes information on this country's economy, climate, geographical location, government, size, and much more.
Handout
Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Ecuador

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Ecuador, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and comprehensive resource for finding much information on the South American republic of Ecuador. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.
Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: An Introduction to Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed site that describes and unearths the fascinating country of Ecuador. Experience the culture, history, and geography of this beautiful land.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a virtual guide and country profile of Ecuador, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Handout
AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Ecuador: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Good reference source for information about the country of Ecuador. Significant facts are included about geography, economy, history, government, and the people. Take a look at the map and the flag.
Activity
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource site from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes in Spanish for the country of Ecuador. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate,...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Ecuador, 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.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Ecuador

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Ecuador's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its South American location.
Graphic
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Sur: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a map of Ecuador in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics...
Handout
Other

World Statesman: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Ecuadorean leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes.
Graphic
Curated OER

Flag of Ecuador

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of Ecuador. Maps and current flag are included.
Graphic
Curated OER

Map of Ecuador

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the geography, history, government and facts of Ecuador. Maps and current flag are included.