Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA)
Bringing the Biodiversity of Ecuador to Spanish Immersion Classrooms
Designed for the Spanish Immersion classroom, scholars take a look at biodiversity and Ecuador; all the while, practicing their Spanish with a focus on verbs. In small groups, learners examine photographs of the different climate regions...
Curated OER
The Equator
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...
DocsTeach
Exploring America's Diversity: Mercedes Valle (Beginner)
An enlightening activity focuses on the life of Mercedes Valle, an immigrant from Ecuador. Scholars analyze ships and census records to understand the life of Mercedes Valle. In addition, they participate in a group discussion and...
Curated OER
Geography of South America
Young explorers study South American geography. They study maps and create a physical map of the Andes themselves! They also research the geography, environment, and the culture of the Andes and present a report to the class.
Gobal Oneness Project
Building a Community of Trust
Barrio de Paz is the story of Nelsa Libertad Curbelo, a nun, who works with the gang youth of Guayaquil, Ecuador. The 17-minute documentary focuses on her explanations for the rise of gangs and for how gang culture reflects...
US Institute of Peace
Effectiveness of Nonviolent Civic Action Simulation on Colombia
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...
Curated OER
World History: Legacy of the Conquistadors.
Students examine the influence of the Spanish conquistadors on ancient South American Cultures. In four separate lessons, they discover the relationships of Cortes and the Aztecs, Pizarro and the Incas, Orellana and the Amazons, and...
Curated OER
Enduring Patterns: Pre-Columbian Ecuadorean Textile Designs
Young scholars examine Pre-Columbian Ecuadorean design motifs. They view examples of the designs, discuss the motif themes, and replicate the designs on modern fabric using authentic methods.
Global Oneness Project
Deconstructing Consumerism
To increase awareness and launch a discussion of consumerism, class members view What Would It Look Like, a 25 minute film of images that capture the global effects of the consumption of goods. Viewers make a list of the images that...
Curated OER
South American Wordsearch
In this social studies activity, students search for 25 words relating to South America. Words in the word search include names of current countries as well as those of ancient cultures of the area.
Curated OER
Different Ethnic Groups in Ecuador, Panama and Argentina: Their Assimilation and their Contributions
Students research various Latin American countries and reflect on the different ethnic communities represented in that country and their contributions to the region. They make posters, perform skits and write letters about their research.
Global Oneness Project
Deconstructing Consumerism
A short, engaging video provides a critique of the hyper-consumerist mentality that many think have taken over the Western world. After watching the video, pupils reflect on their own habits and use evidence...
Curated OER
Dia de la Raza - What is El Dia de la Raza?
Students research and write about Christopher Columbus, his voyages, and his impact on the Native Americans. In this Christopher Columbus lesson, students work at stations where they learn vocabulary, perform Reader's Theatre, work with...
Curated OER
Unit Planning For Social Studies
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the skill of unit planning. They practice developing multiple lesson plans based upon one unifying theme that becomes the unit. They practice a Jeopardy Game lesson plan to model the...
Other
Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ecuador
Provides an overview of the culture of Ecuador. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Ecuador
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Ecuador. Content covered includes photos, symbols, provinces, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jivaro
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Jivaro who live on the eastern slopes of the Andes, mainly in Ecuador. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Quechua
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Quechua people who live in the central Andes region of South America. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ecuadorans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ecuadorans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Other
Native American Indian Cultures
Extensive listing of the Native American Indian Cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America. Click on an Indian culture and obtain valuable information about each unique tribe.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: An Introduction to Ecuador
Detailed site that describes and unearths the fascinating country of Ecuador. Experience the culture, history, and geography of this beautiful land.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Ecuador
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.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Ecuador
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.