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Fundacion Puertorriquena De Las Humanidades: Encyclopedia of Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
The first online bilingual encyclopedia on Puerto Rico. A work in progress, current articles can be found on topics such as the Spanish conquest of the island and the historic architecture of Puerto Rico.
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Welcome to Puerto Rico!

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful constellation of information and descriptive details about Puerto Rico. Covers everything from the history and culture of the island to its government, economy, favorite foods, places to visit, population, and geography.
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Puerto Rico Departamento De Recursos Naturales Y Ambientales

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. The home of Puerto Rico's Department of Natural Resources offers information on the environment, events and local resources.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Puerto Rico at Dawn of the Modern Age

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a collection that portrays the early history of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico through first-person accounts, political writings, and histories drawn from the Library of Congress.
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A&E Television

History.com: Why Isn't Puerto Rico a State?

For Students 9th - 10th
Located about a thousand miles southeast of Florida, Puerto Rico is a Caribbean archipelago with a complex colonial history and political status. As a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico's 3.2 million residents are U.S. citizens....
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A&E Television

History.com: Puerto Rico's 65th Infantry Fought Bravely in Korea Then Had to Fight for Redemption

For Students 9th - 10th
The Borinqueneers, the U.S. military's only all-Hispanic unit, saw their sacrifice and achievements overshadowed by a trumped-up court martial. The U.S. Army's 65th Infantry Regiment, the only all-Hispanic unit that hailed mostly from...
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US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Puerto Rico Municipios Population

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Bureau provides this extensive text file on the estimated population of Puerto Rico by municipality from 1990 to 1999.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful background information about Puerto Rico: its geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Bibliotica Virtual Miguel de Cervantes is an excellent resource site in Spanish for Puerto Rico. The flag and a general map of Puerto Rico are included. Of particular interest is the statistical data available on land size, climate,...
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Caribbean Business: About Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose from a menu of topics to find general reference information about Puerto Rico as well as information about its government, its history, its municipalities, official holidays, and demographics. Also accessible: a collection of...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: War in Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on Puerto Rico at the top of this page for a list of first-hand accounts of war in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War, including the capture of Richard Harding Davis and much more.
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Welcome to Puerto Rico: Famous Puerto Ricans

For Students 6th - 8th
Meet some of the famous people from Puerto Rico by clicking on a name to access biographical details.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Puerto Rico. 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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Yale University

The Tainos of Puerto Rico: Rediscovering Borinquen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Nice unit designed to help students of Puerto Rican descent learn about their cultural roots. Students research Taino culture and read Taino myths, legends and poems; create their own myths and poems; and practice Spanish vocabulary....
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate Information for Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Link to a chart of average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall by month. Also, find a map and compiled geographical data and facts about Puerto Rico.
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New York Times

New York Times: Puerto Rico News

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Headlines and breaking news coverage of Puerto Rico from one of America's most influential daily newspapers. Occasional publication of feature content in multimedia formats also available.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Puerto Rico

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Puerto Rico including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Puerto Rico

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Puerto Rico on this site.
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Yahoo World Factbook: Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on any of the tabs for details on people, government, economy, communication, transportation, military, as well as geographic statistics.
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Welcome to Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the diverse and rich cultures of Puerto Rico.
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Museo De Arte De Puerto Rico (Museum of Art of p.r.)

For Students 9th - 10th
The online home of the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico lets visitors view special exhibitions and examples from its permanent collection. Its artist biographies and its glossary of art terms, which is accessible by clicking through to the...
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Music of Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Providing in-depth information about the music of Puerto Rico, this sites mission is to enhance the appreciation of its musical heritage. Featured are instruments, a glossary and a detailed history of the music of Puerto Rico.
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Library of Congress

Loc: World of 1898: Spanish American War: Puerto Rico in 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a brief history of Puerto Rico, its role in the Spanish-American War, and its becoming a U.S. territory.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Attack on San Juan, Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the attack on San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers a glimpse into the events and soldier experiences of that day during the Spanish-American War.

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