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Rainforest Alliance

The Long Road to Coffee

For Teachers K Standards
During the fourth lesson of a series on Colombia, pupils discover the process to which the coffee plant becomes the coffee we drink. Pupils compare how locally grown foods get into homes to how coffee from Colombia gets into their mug.
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Rainforest Alliance

How Far Away Is a Tropical Rainforest?

For Teachers K Standards
If driving to school only takes 10 minutes, then how long does it take to drive to a tropical rainforest in Colombia? Explore the focus question in a lesson that uses measurement tools and formulas to figure out the time and distance...
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Rainforest Alliance

Growing a Rainforest in Our Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Give your classroom decor a boost with a rainforest themed mural highlighting what class members learned through their five senses—taste, touch, see, smell, and hear. Scholars create a rainforest filled with trees and animals using their...
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Rainforest Alliance

Get in Touch with Nature

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Take a trip to the Colombian rainforest through the sense of touch. Here, class members discover what's inside a mystery box: wood, cinnamon, Brazil nuts, a banana, and orange. Then, the class takes a trip outside for a tree rubbing...
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Rainforest Alliance

A Rainforest Taste Test

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Take a taste test and chart pupils' favorites with a delicious fruit salad made up of fruit found in the rainforest. Still hungry? Snack on the rainforest inspired trail mix using a recipe of dried fruit and nuts. 
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Rainforest Alliance

Sounds of the Rainforest

For Teachers Pre-K - K Standards
Do you hear what I hear? Encourage scholars to use their listening skills and participate in a series of activities that demonstrate how the sense of hearing is crucial to the human and animal world. Activities guide learners on nature...
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Rainforest Alliance

Stop and Smell the Flowers

For Teachers Pre-K - K
It's a bird! It's a bee! Actually, it's your learners flying from flower to flower smelling their scents! Using paper flowers and essential oils, pupils flutter between flowers to use their sense of smell to experience how animals use...
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Rainforest Alliance

Looking at Leaves

For Teachers Pre-K - K Standards
Discover the Colombian rainforest through a presentation that follows a young girl named Chayo. Chayo describes her daily life, exploring the rainforest filled with plants and animals. After getting to know Chayo, scholars go on a nature...
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Curated OER

El Mundo Hispano

For Teachers 7th - 9th
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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Curated OER

The Impact of Civil War and Conflict on Identity

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students view and discuss Powerpoint presentation on Colombian Conflict, examine how civil war impacts the common person, review vocabulary, and complete critical thinking questions with classmates.
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Website
Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Colombia. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and...
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Article
CZBrats

The Americans in Panama: Taking the Canal Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a chapter from the book entitled "The Americans in Panama." It provides information about the colonial period of Panamanian history. "Panama's relations with the parent government at Bogota, from 1821, the year of...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers a thorough overview of Colombia, including a complete country profile, a detailed history of the country, a look at the governmental structure and political dynamics, and so much more.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Latin Amer. In Search of Himself

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Summaries and commentaries on five of Garcia Marquez? short stories, ?Death Constant Beyond Love,? ?Tuesday Siesta,? ?One of These Days,? ?Balthazar?s Marvelous Afternoon,? and ?Big Mama?s Funeral? to form this unit. Discusses how these...
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Colombia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
Other

Colombia, South America

For Students 9th - 10th
A vast array of information about the South American country of Colombia. Features facts about its flag, coat of arms, the capital city of Bogota, music, Colombian currency, a map, and a list of facts. Click on the link to listen to the...
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Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Drug Lords

For Students 9th - 10th
A statement by Donnie Marshall, Acting Deputy Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration, discussing the involvement of the drug lords in the drug problem of South America.
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Other

Asociaciones, Organizaciones Y Movimientos Juveniles

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource from Colombia that connects to various hispanic countries. Youth groups include the Red Cross, Boy Scouts - even rebellious groups!
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Article
Other

Amnesty International: Colombia Protests Against Unlawful Killings

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the protests that took place in Colombia concerning the unlawful killing of civilians by security forces. (March 6, 2009)
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Website
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is on the country of Colombia. The flag and a general map of the country are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate, population, life expectancy, infant mortality rate, and...
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Website
Other

Latin Focus: The Economy of Columbia

For Students 9th - 10th
Latin Focus provides a diverse selection of pages dealing with the economy of Columbia. Topics range from the stock market to unemployment.
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Website
Other

Reserva Natural Canon De Rio Claro

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish website is the principal page for the Canon del Rio Claro nature reserve in Colombia. Find out about the reserve, conservation efforts and how to visit.
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Other

Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Colombia Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference directory for finding information on Colombia. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...