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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Ecuador: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Good reference source for information about the country of Ecuador. Significant facts are included about geography, economy, history, government, and the people. Take a look at the map and the flag.
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AllRefer

All Refer: Reference: Chile: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview and basic facts about the geography, economy, history, government, and people of Chile. A map is also featured.
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Website
abcteach

Abcteach: Social Studies: Places

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Generate graphic organizers, report forms, Venn diagrams, shape books and much more on the continents of the world. Sub-directories include links to games, maps, word searches and comprehension...
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BBC

Bbc: The Backers of Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an article which describes the major supporters of Hugo Chavez. They include both military leaders and street activists. (19 February 2004)
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BBC

Bbc News: Should Chavez Lose His Job?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BBC News provides a debate between two commentators on politics in Venezuela whether the current president Hugo Chavez should be recalled. The recall election is scheduled for August 15, 2004. The article is dated Feb. 13,...
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BBC

Bbc News: Venezuela's War of the Airwaves

For Students 9th - 10th
This article analyzes the role of the media in Venezuela and the attempts to remove Hugo Chavez from power in 2004. Dated March 19, 2004.
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BBC

Bbc: Venezuela and the Referendum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a short article which discusses how Venezuela is dealing with the recall election of Hugo Chavez. The article notes that the country has become very polarized over the election. The article is dated July 4, 2004.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Falkland Islands (United Kingdom)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Falkland Islands (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of Bolivia, 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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PBS

Frontline/world: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Frontline presents 'Facts and Stats' about the South American country of Venezuela with information on history, politics, economy, society and culture.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Soil in the Amazon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Compare plants grown in simulated Amazon soil to those grown in soil prepared by the slash-and-burn method. Describe leaf development in plants grown in different soils and chart, average and graph plant growth by height
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Living Edens/patagonia/natural History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site lets you click on six different spots in the Patagonian region of Argentina to learn about the physical geography. For each area, a description is given along with information on conservation efforts.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Frontline: Jewel of the Amazon

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of what the discovery of diamonds and the ensuing black market and illegal mining has done to the Amazon Basin of Brazil.
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Website
Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Argentina

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore things to do in Patagonia, Buenos Aires, and other places to see in the South American country Argentina.
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Website
Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Peru

For Students 3rd - 8th
An excellent site containing exciting things to learn about Peru from a family tourism perspective. Explore things to do in Lima, the Andes, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, and the North of Peru. Also, contains picks for children's books on...
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Other

Ipanema.com: Rio De Janiero Parks and Top Sights

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents information about the national parks in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
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Other

Embassy of Ecuador in Washington, Dc: Country Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for country specific information on the geography of Ecuador from the Embassy of Ecuador. Covers the Coast, the Highlands, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands.
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Other

The Guyana Photo Gallery on the World Wide Web

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a good assortment of photographs of Guyana. Choose a picture to view from the extensive list on the left that covers a variety of subject matter.
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Website
Other

News Central: Brazil Newspapers

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a list of all 44 newspapers in Brazil. Most are in their native language.
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Other

Universidad De Chile: La America Espanola Colonial

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the colonial period in South America during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Provides information about the governmental structure during the colonial period, the economy, and the problems of the times. Gives some...
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Other

Fatbirder Birding Webring: Birds in Suriname

For Students 9th - 10th
This fun site has a huge amount of information about every type of bird in Suriname. You can read about their habitats, veiw photos, and listen to sounds.
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Website
Other

El Pais

For Students 9th - 10th
El Pais is a national newspaper based in Montevidio, Uruguay. Content includes top stories, as well as political, international, and sports coverage. Written in Spanish.
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Other

Iac on Human Rights: Bolivia's Legal System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an outline (that is all links) to a report on the situation of human rights in the Republic of Bolivia.
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Website
Other

Santa Ana De Coro, Capital Del Estado De Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
Webpage from coroweb.com for the capital city of the State of Falcon, Venezuela - Santa Ana de Coro. This site provides abundant tourist, historical, cultural, and geographical information. It is appealing and very interesting. It offers...