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Parks Canada: Yoho National Park: The Burgess Shale

For Students 9th - 10th
First discovered by Charles Walcott in 1909, the Burgess Shale is a UNESCO World Heritage site containing fossils dating back to the Cambrian period, 505 million years ago. This site provides the history of this area and information on...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Machu Picchu

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Machu Picchu, called the Lost city of the Incas, including its history, the archaeological site, and threats it faces from tourism.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography: Places: Venezuela's Angel Falls

For Students 4th - 8th
The Angel Falls in Venezuela is a UNESCO world heritage site and the highest waterfall in the world. Its unique features are described here.