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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: El Salvador: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of El Salvador in Central America.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Guatemala: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guatemala in Central America.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Honduras: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Honduras located in Central America.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Nicaragua: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Nicaragua in Central America.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Panama: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Panama in Central America.
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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents general facts about Guatemala in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to aerial photos of the Santa Maria volcano and other images.
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Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: El Salvador

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover some interesting basic facts about El Salvador with this helpful site.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: El Salvador: Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the tropical climate of El Salvador. Learn about average temperatures, rainfall, seasonal changes, and wind patterns of this Central American country.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the text of Castro's speech "On the Export of Revolution." Castro talks about what he believes the Cuban revolution has taught the world.
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Handout
University of Florida

Banana Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a quick look at the banana trade in Honduras. You'll find out why it was called a "banana republic", what the impact on the land was, and stats on the production of the trade.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: The Central America Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 14 question geography quiz to test your knowledge of Central America.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Culture of Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Readers will learn about the music, food, language, religion, art and other aspects of Costa Rican culture.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Culture of Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided is a summary of the culture of Nicaragua.
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Website
Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Costa Rica: Monteverde

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great travel guide if you are planning a trip to Costa Rica or just want to find out more about Monteverde in Costa Rica. Highlights all its main attractions.
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Handout
Geographic

Nicaragua Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Factual information on the government of Nicaragua. Includes information on each branch of government as well as political parties. Information current to 1999.
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Geographic

Honduras Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the economy of Honduras with stats provided on population, household income, and labor force. Information current to 1998.
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Website
Other

Maya: Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site provides a description of the Maya and their astronomy.
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Website
Other

You Better Belize It: The Belize Zoo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the Belize Zoo with full color photos of some animals found there. It describes where the zoo is located and why it opened in 1983.
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Graphic
Other

Virtual Sun: Maya Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Virtual Sun gives a detailed account of the geographical region once inhabited by the Maya People. It describes the landscape, climate, and altitude.
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Website
Other

Life and Death in Ancient Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the religious beliefs of the Olmecs and other ancient Mexicans, especially in regard to life and death, using artifacts and myths.
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Website
Other

Central America Travel Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented are photos taken during a personal trip to the Central American countries of Costa Rica, Panama and Mexico. Click on the shaded part of the map to view images.
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Website
Tour Costa Rica

The Nicaragua Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the Nicaraguan Revolution, with a focus on its relations with Costa Rica.
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Website
Information Technology Associates

Anguilla 2017

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is provided from the CIA World Factbook on geography, maps, population, religion, history, economy, government, and more.
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Graphic
eTravel Photos

Travel Photos From Guatemala, Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful photo journal of pictures taken in Guatemala in 2003. Click on any picture to enlarge it.