American Museum of Natural History
Being an Archeologist: Chuck Spencer
Meet Chuck Spencer, an archeologist who studies the Zapotec people who lived in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico over 2000 years ago. Spencer shares in print his response to questions posed by kids.
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El Mundo Hispano
Welcome to the Spanish-speaking world! Show your learners which countries declare Spanish as their primary language. Included are maps and flags for each Hispanophone country.
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Children Around The World
Learners read a multicultural book called "This Is the Way We Go to School" by Edith Baer and Steve Bjorhman. They become culturally aware of the different nationalities around the world and different ways that they may do things on a...
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Book: Crossing the Seas
As learners read each chapter of Eric Schwartz's Crossing the Seas, they analyze the actions of United States in Venezuela, Hawaii, Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and the intent of the Monroe Doctrine. They then compare American...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Fair Elections?
Rigged elections make for both intriguing current events and hilarious political cartoons. In this analysis worksheet, pupils read background information to help them grasp a cartoon about rigged presidential elections in 2007 by Russia,...
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The Way to Venezuela
Students investigate various facets of Venezuelan culture, politics, history and current events to develop an introductory chapter of a guidebook to the country.
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The Flag of Venezuela
In this flag of Venezuela activity, students read the history of the flag and directions on how to color it. Students then color the flag.
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Canaima
Students analyze the meaning and uses of definite articles in Spanish. They read a pamphlet on the national park in Canaima, Venezuela, and discuss the similarities and differences between national parks in the U.S. and Venezuela.
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Know Your Telephone
Young scholars describe the parts of a cell phone and role-play a phone call to a customer service representative. They compare/contrast the price of owning and using a cell phone in the U.S. and Venezuela.
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Words in the News: Venezuela Plane Crash
Students discuss what can go wrong during a plane flight. In groups, they work together to match new vocabulary words to their definition. They read an article about a plane crash in Venezuela and answer questions.
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Cultura: Vias de Conciencia Ambiental
High schoolers discuss what house and home represent in this country and read an article from a Venezuelan newspaper about environmental awareness. They create a Venn diagram that compares and contrasts environmental awareness and...
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Plazas de Merida
Pupils discuss the common areas in their neighborhood and compare them to plazas in Venezuela. They research the plazas of Merida, Venezuela, and create a plan for a plaza in their own neighborhood.
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Public Telephones in Venezuela
Students discuss ways to make phone calls and the advantages and disadvantages to using a phone card rather than using coins. They examine Venezuelan phone cards and demonstrate how to use a pay phone in Venezuela.
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Contra Los Ladrones de Carros
Students read descriptions of various anti-theft devices and investigate car security systems on the Internet. They write and present a television commercial for one of the anti-theft devices and present it to the class.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Venezuela
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Venezuela. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Venezuela
Library of Congress website that covers every aspect of a country. Information on Venezuela's geography, society, economy, transportation, telecommunications, government, politics, and national security is provided.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Venezuela
Learn about religion in Venezuela, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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La Quinta De Anauco: Museo De Arte Colonial De Venezuela
Spanish content; learn about colonial period art in Venezuela by visiting the web-site of the colonial art museum of Venezuela.
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Eurosur.org: Poder Legislativo
Description of the Legislative Body of Venezuela before the new Constitution came into effect. It describes the former bicameral legislature.
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Think Venezuela
A travel site with exceptional pictures and information. Click "About Venezuela," on the menu for information on the economy, history, geography, education, culture, politics, climate, and more.
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Embassy of Venezuela: National Parks and Natural Monuments
This site provides links to the 26 national parks and 11 natural monuments in Venezuela. Each national park and natural monument has a brief description.
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Embassy of Venezuela: National Parks and Natural Monuments
This resource provides links to the 26 national parks and 11 natural monuments in Venezuela. Each national park and natural monument has a brief description.
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Gobierno Bolivariano De Venezuela: Biblioteca Marcel Roche
Spanish content; this is the main page for the Venezuelan public library, the Marcel Roche, which can be explored here with catalogue information and more.
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
Acta De La Independencia (1811)
Declaration of Independence for Venezuela, July 5, 1811. English and French available on the homepage.