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Native American Indian Cultures

For Students 3rd - 8th
Extensive listing of the Native American Indian Cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America. Click on an Indian culture and obtain valuable information about each unique tribe.
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Rainforest Action Network

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Rainforest Action Network deals with the preservation of our rainforests and what you can do to help.
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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents many general country specific facts about Brazil in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Peru Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the country of Peru. Click here to learn all about Peru.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Great comprehensive resource for learning about the geography of Brazil. Site iscusses the environment and climate at length and provides a link to a detailed map.
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Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Rivers and Streams

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Evergreen Project profiles the natural history of rivers and streams. Topics include watersheds, how a stream becomes a river, erosion, water pollution, and the like.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers an overview of the continent of South America, featuring information about politics, geography, and population statistics. Click on the name of a country to discover more details.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides extensive travel information about Venezuela including a vast array of historical and cultural details. Explore the landscape through a vivid photo journal.
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The British Museum

The British Museum: The Trojan War

For Students 3rd - 8th
The story of the Trojan War in brief and easy to use pages. Ten different pieces of artwork are displayed on this site with descriptions of each.
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Eduweb

Eduweb: Indigenous Ecotourism

For Students 9th - 10th
This scholarly article overviews how ecotourism is tied to a survey of sustainable development in the case of Rio Blanco, Ecuador.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World Parks & Entertainment: Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
The site provides a detailed overview of currently endangered species. Content includes a focus on various conservation organizations, endangered species profiles, and more.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Rainforests of the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about different rainforests around the planet. Find out geographical information, as well as typical plants and animals living there.
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Fishin for Facts Library

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
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eTravel Photos

Travel Photos From Brazil, South America

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful photo journal of a trip to Brazil taken by Tony Costa.
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Ecuador Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
A pictorial photo gallery of Ecuador that demonstrates the beauty of this small South American country. View animals, landscapes, towns, monuments, parks, the Rainforest, waterfalls, and so much more.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Mythica offers a comprehensive resource on Greek mythology. Content includes a look at the principal gods, Zeus's consorts and offspring, the descendants of Prometheus, and much, much more. Click on "browse articles" for a...
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Other

Manu National Park: Manu National Park and Reserved Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Andes Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the Andes Mountains. Contains links to related topics and helpful facts about the Andes.
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Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
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Curated OER

Amazon.com: Roy Wilkins

For Students 9th - 10th
A general biographical sketch of the "Father of Civil Rights," found at the site of a memorial dedicated to Mr. Wilkins, who led the NAACP at the height of the Civil Rights movement.
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Curated OER

Cambridge Companion to Virgil. Click Here to Order at amazon.com.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is devoted entirely to the study and appreciation of the Roman poet Virgil and his work.
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Curated OER

Cacao Fruit Amazon

For Students 9th - 10th
Ah, chocolate. Read about its history, manufacture, and its health benefits. Also includes recipes.
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Great Thinkers and Visionaries: Books by Albert Einstein

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a comprehensive listing of over 50 books written by Einstein. Each has a link to Amazon, listing availability, cost, short synopsis.
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The Lectionary: Dame Julian of Norwich

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Julian of Norwich, including quotations from Julian. Links go to Amazon.com, so click there only if book purchase is the objective.

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