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Breaking News English: Indigenous Amazon Rainforest Tribe

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Indigenous Amazon Rainforest Tribe instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Lost World (4 parts)

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders view this science fiction adventure, though not scientifically accurate, creates opportunities to explore the extinction of dinosaurs and to explore evolution.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Native Americans - Searching for Knowledge and Understanding

For Teachers 7th - 12th
What do you know about American Indians? Upper graders compose an informational essay based on the research they conduct. They choose a Native American group to study and, using the provided list of web links, gather information and...
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Lesson Plan
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Little Train of Caipira

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students listen to the "Berry Pickers' Song" on the piano twice. They practice the song several times to become familiar enough to recognize it in the piece. They listen to the CD and recognize the tune by raising their hand and tell...
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Article
Seeker

Seeker: Week of 7 14 14: Isolated Amazon Tribe Makes Contact

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about a tribe in the Amazon that has made contact with outside scientists for the first time.
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Article
The Guardian

Guardian: Amazon Tribes Clash With Police

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Rory Carroll describes the protests taking place in the Amazon and their effects on the region. (June 5, 2009)
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Article
The Guardian

Guardian: The Last Stand of the Amazon

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Edward Docx discusses the reasons behind the clashes taking place in the Amazon between Peruvian security forces and indigenous tribes. (April 3, 2011)
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Deadly Clashes in Peru's Amazon

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article and video describe the clashes occurring in the Amazon between Peruvian security forces and indigenous Amazon tribes. (June 5, 2009)
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Activity
United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Indigenous Peoples

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students can explore the cultures of various indigenous peoples around the world, e.g., the Maya of Guatemala, Amazon tribes, the Maori, the Navajo, and the Saami in Norway and Sweden. They will examine what it means to be indigenous and...
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The Guardian

Guardian: Rumble in the Jungle

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Rory Carroll discusses the struggles of the indigenous tribes of the Amazon against Peruvian security forces. (July 4, 2009)
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Curated OER

Guardian: The Last Stand of the Amazon: Amazon Indigenous Tribes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Members of one of the many indigenous tribes of the Amazon
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Un Calls for Peru Clashes Probe

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the 2009 clashes in the Amazon and the global community's reaction to them. Links to related articles are provided. (June 20, 2009)
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Conquistadors: Francisco De Orellana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information on the search for El Dorado and the exploration of Amazonia by Francisco de Orellana. He travelled to the mouth of the Amazon River. The site has plenty of images, maps and video too.
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Website
Other

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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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Peru Polarized After Deadly Clashes

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Dan Collyns examines the polarizing effects of the clashes in the Amazon between indigenous tribes and Peruvian security forces on the people of Peru. Links to related articles are provided. (June 10, 2009)
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Website
Other

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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