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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and the South American country of Guyana. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: South American Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Help your students understand cultures unique to different countries. This lesson plan shows how festivals and celebrations are important to all people no matter what nationality.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Map of Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic color map of Argentina is offered at this site, with major cities identified.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Suriname

For Students 9th - 10th
View an excellent map of Suriname accompanied by current, detailed information about this interesting country.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: American Isolates

For Students 9th - 10th
The students will learn about the culture and the people of American Isolates that live in the rural south of the United States.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Korean Americans

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

Merco Press: Uruguay

For Students 9th - 10th
MercoPress is an "Independent news agency" concentrating on Mercosur (Common Market of the South) countries and includes in its area of influence the South Atlantic and insular territories. The particular site focuses on Uruguay, but...
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Handout
AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Uruguay: Background & Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Argentina: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Argentina.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Colombia: Introduction

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

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Brazil: Introduction

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

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Bolivia: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Bolivia.
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Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. State Department provides extensive information on Argentina at this site, including data on the population, geography, government and economy. (March 2012)
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Other

News Central: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of links to newspapers from various countries in South America. Most are in the native language.
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Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: An Introduction to Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Embrace the South American country of Argentina through this enlightening site containing information about Argentina's culture, history, places to visit, and unique wonders.
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Website
Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful guide with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Brazil. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and lesson plans.
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Activity
PBS

Frontline/world: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Frontline presents 'Facts and Stats' about the South American country of Venezuela with information on history, politics, economy, society and culture.
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Website
Oxfam

Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil Geography

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overview of the geography of the South American country of Brazil.
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Other

Ecuador Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
A pictorial photo gallery of Ecuador that demonstrates the beauty of this small South American country. View animals, landscapes, towns, monuments, parks, the Rainforest, waterfalls, and so much more.
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Other

Brazilian Tour Portal

For Students 9th - 10th
Why should you travel to Brazil? Discover the many answers and much information about this beautiful South American country. There are facts about history and culture and everything you would need to know before traveling there.
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Handout
US Department of State

Us State Department: Archive: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Details about economy, people, government, politics, history, and foreign relations are provided for the South American country of the Republic of Paraguay by the U.S. Department of State. (March 2012)
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Website
Other

The Other Look of Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
This charming site serves to remind us about all the good things that come from the South American country of Columbia. Many important and/or famous people are from Columbia along with such exports as coffee, emeralds, bananas, coal, and...
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Website
Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Bolivia. Content covered includes photos, symbols, provinces, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture,...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Defense of the Americas 7 December 1941 2 September 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure from the Army's Center of Military History gives an extensive account of the little-reported on American theater of World War II. Read about the preparations for hemispheric defense, the few breaches of the defense, and the...