Curated OER
In the Wake of Columbus
Students explore how the population decreased in native cultures.
Extreme Science
Extreme Science: Amazon River
This Extreme Science article looks at the Amazon River and it is called the world's greatest river.
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: The Andes Expedition
Take an exciting exploration of South America, driving northward along the Andes, crossing back and forth between Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Explore the natural environment, culture, and people. It includes journals,...
BBC
Bbc: Thousands Killed in Peru Landslide
This BBC article reports on the natural disaster that occurred in Peru in 1962 when a massive avalanche destroyed towns and villages with tons of snow, rocks, and mud.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Venezuela
Provides extensive travel information about Venezuela including a vast array of historical and cultural details. Explore the landscape through a vivid photo journal.
PBS
Pbs: The Living Edens/patagonia/natural History
This site lets you click on six different spots in the Patagonian region of Argentina to learn about the physical geography. For each area, a description is given along with information on conservation efforts.
Other
Habitats of the Andes Mountains
Great general information about the Andes Mountains. Excellent photos to go along with the info.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Continental Divide
A photographic encyclopedia entry defining and showing examples of a continental divide, the Great Divide and the Andes Mountains being the most prominent.
Other
Manu National Park: Manu National Park and Reserved Zone
This site provides information on the Manu National Park in Peru. Manu is described as an intact jungle, where "success in preserving such a large tract of pristine rainforest is largely due to the inaccessibility of the area."
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: The Andes Mountains
Satellite photography and brief outline information describe the Andes mountains and provide links to specific features within the landscape - Atacama desert, or evidence of volcanic activity for example.
Other
Mountain Institute: Learning About Mountains, Explore Mountains
The Mountain Institute provides information on three areas: Andes, Appalachians, and the Himalayas. Find resources on conservation, the mountain ecosystems, and the culture of the areas.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Bolivia
A valuable guide to climate information in Bolivia broken down by stations. Information includes average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall. Some general facts and a map are also featured.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The 1972 Andes Flight Disaster" by Common Lit Staff
A learning module that begins with "The 1972 Andes Flight Disaster," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Geography of South America
Introduce your learners to South America with this physical map activity. The resource contains a detailed lesson plan to help students learn about the geography, people, and environment of South America.
Other
Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
Other
Ecuador Explorer: The Andes
Detailed information about individual cities of the Andes Mountains.
Other
Peakbagger: Mt. Aconcagua
Description and climbing notes about Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina. Includes a detailed description, notes, pictures, and links. Good informational site.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Chavin De Huantar
Chavin de Huantar is an archaeological and cultural site in the Andean highlands of Peru. The temple built there was an important pilgrimage site that drew people and their offerings from far and wide. View pictures and read descriptions...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was built as a royal estate for the first Inca emperor, Pachacuti Inka Yupanqui, in the middle of the 15th century in modern-day Peru. View pictures, read about the architecture, and learn how it was used in the Incan society.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Andean Cultures
From textiles to ceramics, metalwork, and architecture, Andean cultures produced art and architecture that responded to their natural environment and reflected their beliefs and social structures. Read more about the Andean culture in...
A&E Television
History.com: Miracle of the Andes: How Survivors of the Flight Disaster Struggled to Stay Alive
When an Uruguayan rugby team crashed in the Andes on Friday, October 13, 1972, cannibalism helped some survive two months in harsh conditions. The Uruguayan Air Force Fairchild F-227 had crashed into a glacial valley high in the Andes....
Study Languages
Study Spanish: La Llama
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about the llama in the Andes area of South America. Additional links are provided for more information on this unique animal. Great reading selection...
