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Website
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Esri: Ready or Not, Let the Games Begin

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent coverage of the preparation for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, the venues, and the very real economic, social, political, and public health problems it faced leading up to the Games.
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Handout
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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Handout
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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Unit Plan
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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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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Lesson Plan
American Forum for Global Education

American Forum for Global Education: The New Frontier in Brazil: People and Environment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a lesson plan on the environmental aspects of economic development. Focusing on Brazil, the lesson takes students through the pros and cons associated with development and how multiple players are involved.
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Website
Other

Latin Focus: Brazil News Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to Brazilian economic indicators as well as an archive which you can search for news articles about economic stories by date or country.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Brazil. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Graphic
Other

Ddb Stock Photography: Brazilian Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has snapshots of all aspects of Brazil's economy. Click the "see more" buttons at the bottoms of successive pages for pictures of industry, the stock market, and agriculture.