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PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Hot Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
This online companion to the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth: Hot Zones" explores how changes in ecosystems can lead to increased risk and transmission of infectious diseases. Highlights include video clips and educational resources.
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PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: On the Brink

For Students 9th - 10th
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section examines "how severe environmental problems can lead to political crises and increased hostilities around the world." Includes video clips and educational resources.
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PBS

Pbs: El Nino

For Students 9th - 10th
You can link to the anatomy of El Nino, chasing El Nino, and El Nino's reach. There is a resource page and a search page.
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Other

Critical Thinking Works: Investigating the Inca

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can explore Peruvian culture through project-based learning. In the role of present-day reporters, students will research the lives of the Inca in the 15th and 16th centuries. Includes suggestions for actively engaging students,...
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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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Website
MadSci Network

What Plates Are Colliding to Form the Andes Mountains?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the informative and detailed explanation of what plates are colliding to form the Andes Mountains. David Scarboro provides his expert advice to help students understand the answer to this question.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Chronicles of the Incas, 1540

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University "provides quite a lot of information about the Incan economy--a redistributive typical of all early civilizations."
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Machu Picchu

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Machu Picchu, called the Lost city of the Incas, including its history, the archaeological site, and threats it faces from tourism.
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Website
US Navy

Office of Naval Research: Oceans in Motion Currents

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this site to learn what the Navy has to say about ocean currents and then test your knowledge with their quiz.
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PBS

Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Llama

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about llamas when you check out this resource. This site features a clear and concise picture of how these fascinating mammals live and what purpose they serve to other animals and humans.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress Federal Research Division provides an elaborate overview of the country of Bolivia. Content includes a country profile, as well as elaborately focusing on numerous topics: history, society and environment,...
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Website
Other

Worldpress.org: Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of headline news articles from Latin American and Canadian Newspapers dealing with news about the "Americas".
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Peruvian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Peruvian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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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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Article
Science Struck

Science Struck: What Are Ocean Trenches and How Are They Formed?

For Students 4th - 8th
Around 72 percent of the Earth's surface is found under the oceans. It has always been contributing to the dynamically changing face of the Earth through the tectonic phenomenon occurring at its depths. Such a naturally occurring...
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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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PPT
Other

Ifip: Information and Communications Technologies in Latin America [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The content of a slideshow presentation on the state of computer technology integration in Latin American countries in the public and private sectors. Charts display data relating income levels with computer ownership, mobile phone use,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, & Bolivia With Western Brazil 1914 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of western part of South America in 1919.
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Curated OER

Discover Machu Picchu, Peru...

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a yacht to the Galapagos Islands, at least virtually. This site is a travel guide to Galapagos tours and offers an introduction, map, trip planinng tips and guided tours to all of the islands.
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PBS

Nova: Alien Evidence

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nazca desert of Peru has some very unusual designs. There are two explanations that you can investigate, which explain the origin of these lines.
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Other

Dayton Art Institute: A Pre Columbian Mask

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Chimu people of Peru created elaborate burial masks like the one on this website. Take a look at the image and then follow the steps below to create your own mask.
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Website
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Loon Lake Elementary School: Francisco Pizarro

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Francisco Pizarro which highlights his conquering of Peru and discovery of the Incan empire.
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Precision Nutrition

Encyclopedia of Food: Inca Seeds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Commonly called Inca peanuts, these seeds are native to Peru. Find their nutritional value, how to select them, and a tasty fudge recipe using them.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Treasure of the Incas by g.a. Henty

For Students 9th - 10th
Written during a time of confusion and civil war in Peru, G.A. Henty's novel "The Treasure of the Incas" follows the adventures of two heroes searching for the Incan treasure. Read the full text on this site.

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