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ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: Ceramica

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; see some examples of ancient and contemporary ceramics from Argentina in this page of nothing but images of the art form.
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Website
ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: Plateria Tradicional Criolla

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; learn about traditional silverwork in Argentina, with a description of the art and images of mate cups, spurs and more made from silver.
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Activity
ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: Las Corrientes Inmigratorias en Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; this page discusses the various waves of foreign immigration that Argentina has experienced.
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Activity
ArgentinaXplora.com

Argentinaexplora.com: El Gaucho

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish content; the Argentinian cowboy, the gaucho, is discussed in this short explanantion with photos.
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Website
Other

World Bank: Doing Business: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides a snapshot of Argentina's ranking on the ease of doing business and on each of the ten topics that comprise the overall ranking. Data is also provided for the multiple economic topics such as starting a business,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Araucanians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Araucanians of Chile and Argentina. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Website
Other

Historia Del Idioma Espanol

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative study, in Spanish, of the history of the Spanish language, its origins, its evolution, and its history in America. There is also an article about the Argentine adaptations of the language, and another link that covers the...
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Other

Scott L. Robertson Photography: Iguazu Falls

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo gallery featuring beautiful pictures of Iguazu Falls. Click on the picture to enlarge it.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Argentina: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Argentina.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Argentine Republic

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find all the basic data on Argentina on this page. Contains a clear map from "MapQuest", flag and facts in a list format. Categories include languages, religions, life expectancy, currency, GDP, industry, agriculture and more.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Sur: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a map of Argentina in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics...
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Activity
Study Languages

Study Spanish: La Llama

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about the llama in the Andes area of South America. Additional links are provided for more information on this unique animal. Great reading selection...
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Handout
Other

The Special Relationship Between Argentina and Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Argentina and Brazil share the Rio de la Plata basin and have had periods of conflict and unity. In 1985 they signed the basis for the MERCOSUR, a Regional Trade Agreement. This academic paper details the relations between the two...
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Website
Other

News Central: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of links to newspapers from various countries in South America. Most are in the native language.
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Unit Plan
Other

Iguazu Falls

For Students 9th - 10th
Great introduction to Iguazu Falls in South America, on the borders of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. This site is definitely geared for elementary school students, but older students may also enjoy the visit.
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Activity
Other

The Vanished Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent information on the terrifying years from 1976 to 1983 in which thousands of Argentines were arrested and disappeared, as a military junta launched a campaign to squelch "left-wing terrorism". In both Spanish and English, this...
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Interactive
Other

Aves De La Patagonia: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
"Aves de la Patagonia" is a Spanish website that provides a list of birds found in the Patagonia. It provides the scientific name for each bird, a short description and pictures.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Argentina

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Argentina on this website.
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Article
Toronto Star Newspapers

Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Argentine President, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
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Website
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Roberto Arlt

For Students 9th - 10th
Online biography in Spanish from Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes of the twentieth century Argentine writer Roberto Arlt. There are also links to additional biographical information and to some of his articles and stories in Spanish.
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Article
Other

Maps of World: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an overview of Argentina, including information about the government, geography, economy, culture, and customs.
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Website
Study Languages

Study Spanish: El Tango

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions about the tango. Additional links are provided for more information on this dance that originated in Buenos Aires. Great reading selection for...
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Primary
Other

Blue Macaws: Relating to the Parana Paraguay River

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from a book written in 1866 about the Parana-Paraguay river system. It describes in detail what this river system was like in the last century.
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Handout
Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Argentina show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.