US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Us Relations With Uruguay
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Uruguay. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Peru
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Peru. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Us Relations With Suriname
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Suriname. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Chile
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Chile. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Ecuador
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Ecuador. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Argentina
The U.S. State Department provides extensive information on Argentina at this site, including data on the population, geography, government and economy. (March 2012)
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: My Wonderful World
Interactive map of the world in which students select a continent and begin exploring using online resources from the Smithsonian Institute.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Uruguay: Background & Profile
Comprehensive set of links for learning about the South American country of Uruguay. Included is information about geography, culture, government, and the economy of Uruguay. Also provides links to a map and flag.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Paraguay: Background & Profile
Explore the South American country of Paraguay through this appealing site that furnishes facts about Paraguay's geography, culture, economy, and government. Includes a map.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Argentina
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Argentina's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its South American location.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Ecuador
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Ecuador's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its South American location.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Argentina: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Argentina.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Colombia: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Colombia.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Brazil: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Brazil.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Bolivia: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Bolivia.
BBC
Bbc: Venezuela and the Referendum
This site is a short article which discusses how Venezuela is dealing with the recall election of Hugo Chavez. The article notes that the country has become very polarized over the election. The article is dated July 4, 2004.
PBS
Nova: The World on Fire
During 200 the United States experienced one of the worst years for forest fires. The seasonal nature of this disaster is also typical of other countries. This interactive resource provides an overview of worldwide fires during 2000....
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Identification
Interested in doing some bird watching? This website from Earth-Life Web offers information on not only identifying birds in your own backyard, but in other countries as well. A long list of resources is included.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
After reading a brief introduction of the Falkland Islands, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance." Topics include geography, people, economy, and government.
Curated OER
American Museum of Natural History: Images: Venezuela
Labeled map of the countries of South America, in which Venezuela is highlighted.
Curated OER
Map of Guyana
This BBC article provides a brief sketch of Guyana, one of the poorest countries in South America. Presents facts on government, history, culture, leaders, and media.
Curated OER
President of Guyana
This BBC article provides a brief sketch of Guyana, one of the poorest countries in South America. Presents facts on government, history, culture, leaders, and media.
Curated OER
Flag of Guyana
This BBC article provides a brief sketch of Guyana, one of the poorest countries in South America. Presents facts on government, history, culture, leaders, and media.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World Regions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to quiz students about their general understanding of regions around the world and includes countries that are in many of these regions. Use as a pre-test or review with...