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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on Ecuador from the Library of Congress "describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a destination guide to Guyana giving background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more tourism...
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Other

Country reports.org: Brazil Country Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This great resource for students and teachers alike provides an abundance of information on the South American country of Brazil. Examines the countries customs and culture, history, geography, economy, population, government, and more....
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Brazil Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of Brazil, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more tourism information.
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Peru

For Students 3rd - 8th
An excellent site containing exciting things to learn about Peru from a family tourism perspective. Explore things to do in Lima, the Andes, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, and the North of Peru. Also, contains picks for children's books on...
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Curated OER

Art of the Pre Columbian Wari Culture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Mosaic, Wari culture of South America, pre-Columbian.
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Other

Southern Nature: Scientific Views of the Colonial American South

For Students 9th - 10th
These colonial members of the American Philosophical Society explored the southern colonies. Here you will see what they found to be of scientific importance. There are accounts of indigenous people, flora, and animal species.
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Northern Illinois University

Niu: The Americas' Oldest Pyramids, Cities

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site offering a detailed description of the excavation of Caral in Supe Valley, Peru. Links from this site offer downloadable pictures, maps, and diagrams of the pyramid. A short video of a researcher explaining the...
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
All you ever wanted to know about Argentina can be found here. Organized by quick fact charts or more detailed commentary, information includes geography, government, economy, climate, and more.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow this interactive overview to learn about this country's history, geography, nature, people, government; map and video included.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and comprehensive resource for finding much information on Paraguay. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Much historical information and current facts about Chile are given in this well organized and detailed site. Quick facts are displayed in easy to read charts.
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Other

Where There Be Dragons: Learning Adventures Abroad

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers students and adults learning opportunities through off the beaten path, small group expeditions to counties in Asia, Central America and South America. Trips are rugged,, creative and engaging journeys that combine...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile providing an overview of cultural, political, and economic conditions in Colombia. Also provides links to related subjects.
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Other

Las Huacas Del Sol Y De La Luna

For Students 9th - 10th
Menu provides links to many aspects of the Moche Culture. Good pictures throughout the site. Excellent place to start for designing concept map or outline for lesson planning.
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Other

Smithsonian Institution: Musica Del Pueblo

For Students 9th - 10th
Musica del Pueblo is a full-featured resource that explores the traditions of Latino music. Using a colorful mural titled "Song of Unity" as a navigation tool, visitors can watch videos of performances, listen to different varieties of...
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PBS

Pbs Frontline: Diet Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the social, cultural and dietary factors that have led to an increasingly obese American public. Examine how the medical and diet industries have responded to consumers' desire to lose weight, and evaluate the myriad of diets...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 5: A New Order

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive learning module examines the impact of the Gilded Age upon new cultural and intellectual movements, expansion of foreign trade, and political debates over economic and social policies, as well as the impact of the rise of...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: The Andes Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take an exciting exploration of South America, driving northward along the Andes, crossing back and forth between Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Explore the natural environment, culture, and people. It includes journals,...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ecuador: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Ecuador in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Chile: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Chili in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Guyana: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guyana in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Peru: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Peru in South America.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Paraguay: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Paraguay in South America.