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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Compare and Contrast Timelines of the World

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a classroom timeline of important world events. This instructional activity is meant to be used during the entire school year. As the school year goes along, events are added to the timeline as chosen by the class....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Protecting the Critical Habitat of the Manatee and the Loggerhead Turtle

For Teachers 1st
First graders research Belize and its landscape and animals on the included internet sites. The students complete activities/centers across the curriculum utilizing the facts they discovered.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hos Do the Jaguar and Howler Monkeys in Belize Depend on Us?

For Teachers 1st
First graders access the internet and use the sites provided to research Belize, and in particular, the Howler Monkey and Jaguar. Students participate in activities/centers utilizing the information they discovered.
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at Belize from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: From Jungle to Lab: The Study of Life's Complexity

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibit on what field biologists do. Hear from scientists who have worked in Belize about the reasons that they chose their career paths, the ideas that drive them in their research, the investigative tools they use, and about the...
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Belize in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile which includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover much information about the Central American country of Belize. Topics include history, politics, geography, economics, demographics, and culture with links to further information. Very complete and detailed.
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Handout
Other

Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize

For Students 3rd - 8th
Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...
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Website
Other

Laughing Bird National Park of Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
A site devoted to one of Belize's numerous parks, with access to beautiful photos of the Caye itself, the wildlife on the Caye, and the marine life on the Caye (just click on options on right sidebar).
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Website
Other

Embassy of Belize in Washington, d.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the Embassy of Belize in the U.S. Gives information about the government, history, population, languages, cities, geography, foreign affairs, and tourism of Belize.
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Website
The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat provides a country profile of Belize with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about health in Belize via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information about Belize. It includes a map, and links to geography, people, government, economy, and much more.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides much general information and detailed facts about the sparsely populated Central American country of Belize.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Us Relations With Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Belize. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Belize: Political Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on this map of Belize to enlarge and see great detail.
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Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides many general country facts and statistics about Belize in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
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Handout
World Facts US

World Facts: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Easy to use reference tool that is full of useful information on Belize covering topics such as geography, population, government, and economy.
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Handout
World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of background information about the Central American country of Belize. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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Handout
Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
A great reference tool on Belize including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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Handout
AllRefer

All Refer: Reference: Belize: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided is good reference material for learning about Belize including a map, flag, and information concerning geography, history, government, economy, and the people.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Belize including environmental issues, geography, people, water, economy, and natural resources.
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Website
Other

Ambergris Caye History: Maya History on Ambergris Caye, Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells of the importance of Ambergris Caye to the Mayan people for trade and protection. It tells of the structure of city-states and the way the hierarchy of leadership was arranged.
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Handout
Other

Glover's Reef Marine Reserve

For Students 9th - 10th
This Glover's Reef Marine Reserve site gives information one of Belize's marine reserves. It discusses all aspects of the reserve including why it is necessary and what types of wildlife and plants live there. This site offers links to...