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Curated OER

Topic 5: Running the Business

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business instructional activity, students put their plan of action into practice. Students market a product and try to maximize profit.
Interactive
Curated OER

A Betta Fish Quiz

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online quiz worksheet, learners answer a set of questions about the Betta fish. Page has a link to submit answers for correction.
Website
Oxfam

Virtual Journey of Ghana

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a journey through Ghana, and experience the culture, the cuisine, and the colors of a country steeped in ancient traditions. Visit a typical Ghanaian village, discover the history of chocolate, and learn about Ghana's music scene.
Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Ghana

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Ghana. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Website
Other

The Republic of Ghana

For Students 9th - 10th
The Republic of Ghana's official website provides current events on the topics of living, governing, investing, studying, and visiting.
Interactive
Other

Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive: Ghana

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a group of CARE youth ambassadors on their mission to Ghana, as they both learn about the country and provide help in ongoing CARE efforts in Ghana.
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Ghana

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

Tds: Ghana: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
You can read about Ghana's struggles with its economy over the past 40 years, and how it is working to strengthen the economy currently to improve the lives for its citizens. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Ghana: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the history of Ghana from its beginnings, its place as a British protectorate, and the problems and eventual successes it has had since its independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Ghana Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile provides a concise overview of Ghana's history, culture, and economy in addition to information about the country's leaders and media. Links to related articles are also featured.
Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Ghana

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

World Health Organization: Ghana

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Ghana in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current.
Article
Other

Reuters: Ghana Swears in Opposition Leader Mills as President

For Students 9th - 10th
John Atta Mills, previously Ghana's Opposition Leader, became that country's president in his third election attempt. This article gives good background information about Ghana's political history and its position as a democratic leader...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Ghana

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a complete destination guide to Ghana, a country profile, broad background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Website
Oxfam

Oxfam: Ghana

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the international aid agency, Oxfam's, anti-poverty efforts in Ghana, as well as an overview of facts and information on the people and geography of Ghana.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Ghana: People

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the education system in Ghana, one of the most advanced in West Africa. You can also read about the many languages spoken in this country. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Ghana: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Ghana's geography and climate. Did you know the largest man-made lake is in Ghana? Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Ghana Celebrates 50 Years as Independent Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article and the accompanying radio broadcasts, Ghana reflects back on its accomplishments in the fifty years since it became independent of colonial rule. It was the first African nation south of the Sahara to do so. [March 7, 2007]
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: West Africa Vibrant Traditions, Present Day Ghana

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about traditions in present day Ghana. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ghana: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Ghana in Western Africa.
Handout
Other

Cincinnati Arts Association: Welcome to Ghana [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This study guide in a pdf format was originally designed to accompany a specific artist-in-the-schools outreach program, and features a detailed history and overview of Ghana, complete with discussion questions and activities.
Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Learn About Ghana [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
"Learn about Ghana" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about the African country of Ghana including a discription and its history. It is followed by constructed-response questions which require students to provide evidence from...
Article
The Guardian

Guardian: Pride, Poverty and Promise: Ghana's Golden Jubilee

For Students 9th - 10th
This article tries to give a balanced picture of Ghana as it celebrates its fiftieth year of independence from British colonial rule. While it is a democratic nation today, and many things have changed for the better, there are still...
Activity
Other

Read Works: West Africa: Asante Tradition in the Republic of Ghana [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th
An informational text about the Republic of Ghana in West Africa. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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