Ethiopia: For Teachers
The resources in this pack are adaptable for both Key Stage 3 and 4 and they have
been flexibly designed so that they can be used across a variety of different topics. To
see how these resources can be used together as one single lesson plan please see
the 'Suggested Order of Resources’ on page 2.
Below are a few of the KS3 and KS4 learning objectives that can be achieved through
the use of these resources.
Resource
1. Geography
Suggested objectives
KS3: understand geographical similarities, differences and
links between places through the study of human and physical
geography of a region within Africa
(2) Ethiopia PowerPoint
(5a/b) Background text
KS3: communicate geographical information in a variety of
(includes PowerPoint).
(7) Research Challenge ways, including through maps, numerical and quantitative skills
and writing at length
worksheet
2. Citizenship
(3/4) True/False flashcards
KS3: Pupils should use and apply their knowledge and
understanding whilst developing skills to research and
interrogate evidence, debate and evaluate viewpoints, present
reasoned arguments and take informed action.
KS4: [Building on KS3 and also emphasis on] human rights
and international law
3. English
(1) Discussion flashcards
(6a/b) Tabita's blog
(3/4) True/False flashcards
KS3: write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their
language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes
and audiences
KS3: use discussion in order to learn; they should be able to
elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas
KS4: understand and critically evaluate texts through
identifying and interpreting themes, ideas and information
KS4: make notes, draft and write, including using information
provided by others [e.g. writing a letter from key points
provided; drawing on and using information from a
presentation]
4. History
KS3: know and understand significant aspects of the history of
the wider world [and] characteristic features of past non1
(5a/b) Background text European societies
(includes PowerPoint)
KS3: Rights and responsibilities as members of diverse
5. PSHE
communities, as active citizens and participants in the local and
(5a/b) Background text national economy
(includes PowerPoint)
Suggested Order of Resources
The purpose of this unit is to give an introduction to the marginalise communities of Ethiopia,
with a particular focus on the area of Wolaita in the south. This resource covers a variety of
different areas, including geography, history and PSHE.
For an idea of how these resources fit in with different areas of the National Curriculum for Key
Stage 3 and 4, please see the 'Lesson Objectives' document.
You can use many of these resources as stand-alone activities in your wider topic, or you can
use them as a continuous lesson plan to explore Ethiopia's marginalised communities.
Below is the order that we suggest these resources should be used in:
Resource
Activity
Discussion flashcards
A set of 6 flashcards covering a variety of
topics, an ideal starter activity to spark
discussion
Ethiopia PowerPoint
A PowerPoint giving some information about
the history and geographical location of
Ethiopia (also includes discussion points)
True/False
A set of flashcards featuring 6 true
statements and 6 false statements about
what Ethiopia is like
Background text
A page of text about the history of Ethiopia's
marginalised communities and an
accompanying PowerPoint with discussion
points.
Tabita's blog
A piece of text from a real blog in Ethiopia
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and a worksheet encouraging pupils to write
their own blog from Tabita's perspective.
Research challenge
A fact-finding activity about Ethiopia. This
could be used as a starter activity or as a
homework exercise.
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