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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource covers many topics about the South American country of Brazil. Subjects included are geography, architecture, languages, food, economy, sports, environment, population, religion, history, arts, and holidays. There is also a...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Brazil including environmental issues, background, geography, biodiversity and ecology, ecoregions, government, people, water, economy, energy, natural resources, industries, and conflict.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Affirmative Action and the Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Wide Angle, two American NAACP lawyers arrive to advise Brazilian civil rights organizations, leading to a discussion of differences between race relations in the U.S. and Brazil.
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Information Technology Associates

Immigration Usa: Abc Country Book of Brazil: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a detailed summary of the economy of Brazil. An overview is given followed by statistics on each sector.
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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

Organization of American States Children's Page: Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Full of useful information relating to the country of Brazil. Topics covered include: population, language, government, economy, photos, national symbols, and folklore.
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Other

Brazilian Institute of Museums: National Historic Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of "The National Historical Museum, created in 1922, is one of the most important museums in Brazil, consisting of over 287 thousand items, among which the largest numismatic collection of Latin America."Check...
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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

Regional Arts and Culture Center: Canto Do Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is a beautiful travelogue of photos and narration about four sections of Brazil.
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Other

Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great resource for studying Brazil. Site contains general information about the country, interesting facts, information about the five regions, and resources for teachers.
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Other

Virtual Brazil: Brazil: Travel to Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can review Brazilian history starting in the 16th century, learn about the geography of the four different regions and hear the national anthem of Brazil. Includes a great deal of information about all aspects of living and...
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Other

Brazil Landmarks Virtual Panoramic Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual tour of Brazil with these beautiful panoramic photos. Simply click on a picture, VR Panoramas, then click on the photo you would like to view in 360 degrees.
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Other

Ouro Preto

For Students 9th - 10th
Official tourism website of Ouro Preto in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Read about its history, then take a virtual tour of the city viewing pictures of nature, parks, architecture, famous attractions and districts.
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Website
Other

Inpe: National Institute for Space Research

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the homepage of Brazil's National Institute for Space Research with links to specific programs in more defined categories like space and atmospheric sciences, meteorology, space engineering and technology, and more.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil Geography

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overview of the geography of the South American country of Brazil.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil History

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief overview of the history of the South American country of Brazil.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil People and Society

For Students 3rd - 8th
A look at the people who make up Brazil including their history, living conditions, culture, sports, and more.
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Oxfam

Cool Planet: Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Travel to Brazil and discover information on its history, geography, people, and fun facts. Also, find out what Oxfam is doing to help the third of the population of people in this country that still live in poverty.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Perry Castaneda Library: Brazil Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a great collection of maps all having to do with Brazil. There are country maps, city maps, and thematic maps that cover topics such as politics, geography, economy, land use, population, climate, and more.
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eTravel Photos

Travel Photos From Brazil, South America

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful photo journal of a trip to Brazil taken by Tony Costa.
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Website
The Economist

The Economist: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles with an emphasis on the economy from a variety of news sources brings you current information on Brazil. Also provides a country profile with economic facts and data, a map, brief articles on history and...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Canela Body Adornment

For Students 9th - 10th
Among the Canela of Brazil, adorning the body enhances appearance, signals changes in social identity, and expresses culturally prescribed values. View vivid photos of the different cosmetic treatments men and women undergo.
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Other

Jc Online: Mitos E Lendas Nosso Folclore (In Portugese)

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting collection of 20 Brazilian folktales and myths from different regions of the country, such as the Amazonian rain forest. Includes stories of mythical cities, of creatures that haunt certain regions, and of a goat that eats...