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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Peru Geography and the Environment

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders draw maps of Peru and examine how Peru is a geographically diverse country.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Macaws: The Book

For Teachers K - 5th
Students research the various species of Macaw found in Manu, Peru and other parts of the Amazon. They watch and discuss a video, and each student constructs a book about Macaws that includes photos and background information on each...
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PPT
Curated OER

Which Foods Come From Rainforests?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
A very interesting and colorful presentation on the original sources of food is here for you. Learners discover where foods such as bananas, asparagus, potatoes, and oranges come from. They come from rainforests located all over the world!
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

The Mystery of Machu Picchu

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Make the exploration of Machu Picchu a real adventure with these innovative lessons.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

15 Piranhas a Day!

For Students 7th - 12th
For this global studies worksheet, students read a 4-paragraph article titled "15 Piranhas a day!" about a trip on the Amazon River. Students respond to 6 multi-step questions about the reading.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Search for the Lost City of El Dorado

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the reasons to why people want to find the city of El Dorado. In this Spanish exploration lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students present their findings to the class on...
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eBook
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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Website
Other

Language Crossing: Climate of Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise summary of the climate of Peru, breaking it down into the country's regions- the coast, highlands and jungle.
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Handout
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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Website
Other

Andean Botanical Information System

For Students 9th - 10th
Great research from the Andean Botanical Information System into the diverse environments and plants of the Andean region of South America, and particularly Chile and Peru. Available in Spanish or English, photographs and written...
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Journey Into Amazonia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site where you can explore the Amazon Rain Forest. Learn about the river, plants, animals, and more. Based on the PBS television series.