Worksheet
Curated OER

World Wide Web 3

For Students 5th - 6th
For this research skills worksheet, students use the world wide web to match the web address extension with the country it represents.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nations Pledge to End the Use of Child Soldiers

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Nations Pledge to End the Use of Child Soldiers," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Uganda from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Uganda: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Uganda's recent history is one of military coups and human rights abuses. Find out about the current history to see if the country shows some improvement. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Article
US Department of State

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

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Uganda, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Uganda in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Uganda: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A relief map of Uganda showing the terrain of the country, but particularly showing the rivers that crisscross the country and drain into the lakes bordering the country. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Uganda: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of Uganda showing its major cities and highways, district boundaries, neighboring countries, and physical features. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the Eastern African nation of Uganda, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Uganda: People

For Students 9th - 10th
Uganda has several ethnic groups. Find out what they are and the sub-groups that are part of each major group. You can also find out about the religions and languages spoken in the country. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Uganda: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Uganda's economy and the government's current attempts to put the country on a solid footing. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Uganda: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the physical environment of Uganda including its location, terrain, physical features, and climate. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Uganda: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Uganda in Eastern Africa.
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general overview on the East African country of Uganda. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
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Other

Massacre in Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of a massacre that occurred in northern Uganda in February 21, 2004 by the LRA. The report is dated March 1, 2004.
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BBC

Bbc News: Uganda's Atrocious War

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a graphic account on the civil war in Uganda raging since 1987. The report is dated June 12, 2003.
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University of Pennsylvania

African Studies Center: East Africa Living Encyclopedia: Uganda: Ethnic Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the different ethnic groups that live in Uganda, and their languages and ways of life. Includes chart showing the fourteen major groups and what percentage of the population they each are.
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PBS

Frontline: Uganda: The Asian Backlash

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: Uganda's Northern War

For Students 9th - 10th
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)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Uganda. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Nearly 1 Million South Sudanese Refugees in Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Nearly 1 Million South Sudanese Refugees in Uganda" by NPR, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Uganda

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Uganda, 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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