Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: South America
Here at this site from Enchanted Learning, you will find many links, lesson plans, map printouts, and activities on South America. The information is very good, and links are also provided for additional information.
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Worldpress.org: Map of South America
This interactive map lets you click on the name of a country in South America to get a more detailed view and facts about its geography, economy, media, and demographics.
EIN News
Paraguay Today
Up-to-date news headlines from Paraguay and Latin America are found at this online news site.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South America
Learn about the different cultures that make up South America. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and religion.
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Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
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Jornal De Noticias
Noticias is a newspaper from Paraguay. Content includes a look at the nation of Paraguay, its politics, its economy, and more. Written in Spanish.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Geography of South America
Introduce your learners to South America with this physical map activity. The resource contains a detailed lesson plan to help students learn about the geography, people, and environment of South America.
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Sao Paulo Buildings
After reading an overview of the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, click on the links to the right to get information and view photos of famous buildings and structures in this city.
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Sao Paulo Buildings
After reading an overview of the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, click on the links to the right to get information and view photos of famous buildings and structures in this city.
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Eye on Brazil
Can you answer these questions about Brazil? If not, 'click here' to see the answer. This site is full of useful information on Brazil's land and climate, its people, work and industry, and facts on its imports and exports.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Civilizations Around the World
Collection of 21 Grade-Leveled texts (4-11) on the topic "Ancient Civilizations Around the World." Learn about ancient and medieval civilizations from South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in this text set. [Free account...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Tour of South America
Familiarize your middle schoolers with South America by having them create a slideshow of a "Tour of South America" that focuses on its culture, geography, and history. This will help the students learn more about South America's people...
American University
American U: The Chaco War (1932 1935)
A case study of the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia 1932-1935. Complete study of the war. Includes background information, description of the parties involved, and summary of results. Also, includes war's impact on the environment
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Organization of American States Children's Page: Venezuela
Full of useful information relating to the country of Venezuela. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, government, photos, national symbols, national heroes, and folklore.
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Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
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Notitarde
Notitarde is a national newspaper based out of Valencia, Venezuela. Coverage includes the top national news stories, as well as a focus on local news & issues, regional news, and the economy. Written in Spanish.
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Miranda: Un Venezolano Universal
Online biography of Francisco de Miranda, often remembered as "The forerunner of independence," in South America. This site also includes links to other aspects of Venezuelan history and culture.
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Andean Botanical Information System
Great research from the Andean Botanical Information System into the diverse environments and plants of the Andean region of South America, and particularly Chile and Peru. Available in Spanish or English, photographs and written...
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Scott L. Robertson Photography: Iguazu Falls
A photo gallery featuring beautiful pictures of Iguazu Falls. Click on the picture to enlarge it.
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Geo Hive: Colombia
Good statistical resource that provides a list of the administrative divisions of Colombia, the capitals of these divisions, their area, and population. It also lists the main cities in Colombia with their population.
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Correio Web
CorreioWeb is an online version of the national newspaper, Correio Braziliense. Based out of Brasilia, content includes the latest news, issues and events in Brazil. Written in Portugese.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Our World: South America
Click on the Country's Flag to view its location on Earth.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Continents: South America
Use these internet sites and complete the activities for each one to learn more about the fourth largest continent.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Argentina: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Argentina.