Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Fishing for a Future
Students explore sustainable fishing through a specific case study in Peru, which is home to one of the world's largest fisheries. [7 min, 34 sec] Includes lesson plan and student handouts.
Other
El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
Other
Zpc: Political Leaders Peru
The Zarate's Political Collections (ZPC) record dates and figures of Peruvian leaders (heads of State) and links to biographies and photographs. It includes information and pictures of Jose Luis Bustamante y Rivero, Fernando Belaunde...
Other
Culture Focus: Peru: Macchu Picchu
Although this site from Culture Focus is short on text, it does provide colorful pictures of ancient temples and descendants of the Incas.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Lima
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about Lima, Peru. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.
Curated OER
Peru
Take a virtual tour to the beautiful country of Peru and gather much information along the way. Click on the map to begin your journey.360 degree Quicktime movies of major destinations are featured. A great travel resource.
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Geology.com: Peru Map Peru Satellite Image
Check out this great satellite image of Peru from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Peru Map
Take a virtual tour to the beautiful country of Peru and gather much information along the way. Click on the map to begin your journey.360 degree Quicktime movies of major destinations are featured. A great travel resource.
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Peru Political Map
Check out this great satellite image of Peru from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Peru Satellite Photo
Check out this great satellite image of Peru from Google Earth. Scroll past the informative political map to see the image. There is more information about the country below the satellite map.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Peru and Bolivia, 1915
Map of Peru and Bolivia showing boundaries current to 1915, major cities, rivers, Lake Titicaca, and the Andes mountain chain.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Peru and Bolivia, 1906
A map of Peru and Bolivia from 1906 showing the political boundaries at that time. The map shows the capital cities of Lima (Peru) and La Paz (Bolivia), major cities, towns, and ports, railroads, rivers, lakes, mountains and terrain, and...
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Adventure Learning Foundation: Peru Lesson Plans
The lesson plans included here are based on the information collected from a learning expedition to Peru. There are specific plans for geography and the environment, economy, history, archaeology and for creating a travel brochure....
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Etc: Maps Etc: Sketch Map of Southern Peru, 1915
A sketch map of southern Peru showing the route of the joint Yale University-National Geographic Society expedition of 1915, led by Hiram Bingham, the discoverer of Machu Picchu in 1911. This map shows the railroad from Mollendo on the...
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Peru
A comprehensive report on the food of Peru. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Market Near Lake Titicaca, Peru
A comprehensive report on the food of Peru. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Science Kids: Science Images: Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu is a famous Inca site found deep in the mountains of Peru. Sometimes known as 'The Lost City of the Incas', it was largely unknown by the outside world until it was brought to international attention in 1911 by Hiram...
PBS
Pbs: The Living Edens Manu, Peru's Hidden Rainforest
Read about Peru's "hidden" rain forest-Manu. This site provides in-depth information about the flora and fauna of the region as well as conservation efforts and the history of the area. There are additional resources for the classroom...
The Guardian
Guardian: The Last Stand of the Amazon
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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Mountain Voices: Peru Cerro De Pasco
Find out about Peru and the Cerro De Pasco area directly from the mouths of the people who live there. Through the work of the Panos Institute, learn about various themes about Peru, such as economy, politics and much more. Summaries and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Paracas Textile
One of the most extraordinary masterpieces of the pre-Columbian Americas is a nearly 2,000-year-old cloth from the South Coast of Peru. View detailed pictures and read the backstory of this textile in this essay.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to the Spanish Viceroyalties in the Americas
When the Spanish Crown (the monarchy) learned of the promise of wealth offered by vast continents that had been previously unknown to Europeans, they sent forces to colonize the land, convert the indigenous populations, and extract...
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Map of Peru
This site is an up-to-date profile on the country of Peru, giving information on the economic, political and social life of the country. It also gives details on the news media with links. The report is dated June 30, 2004.
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