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PPT
Curated OER

El Mundo Hispano

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Colorful maps are clearly labeled in this PowerPoint to show viewers where different Hispanic countries are located within Central and South America. Each country is listed on its own slide with a title, the capital, close-up map, flag,...
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Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Expansion of the Inca Empire

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
If you could write your own history textbook, what would you include? Learners play the role of textbook writers by examining evidence of the Inca Empire. With primary sources from Spanish and indigenous perspectives, as well as images,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chile's Trapped Miners

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read an article on trapped miners in Chile. In this social awareness ELL lesson, students read the details about how 33 miners had to be rescued in Chile when they got trapped underground.  Activities that reinforce the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Toco Toucan - Oil Pastels

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create a picture of a toucan from the continent of South America using a pencil, marker, and oil pastels. Students identify the continent of South America and discuss the Toco Toucan. They follow teacher directions to create...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

South America/Capitals

For Students 6th - 8th
In this geography worksheet, students match the countries with the capitals in South America. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hispanic World - South America Field Trip

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students research a South American Spanish speaking country, analyze and organize the information that they collect and present their findings to the class.
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Interactive
Eduweb

Eduweb: Amazon Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Games and activities help students explore the Ecuadorian Amazon. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home, and experiment with running a community-based ecotourism project along the Rio Napo.
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Website
Other

Spanish Abroad, Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
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That Quiz

That Quiz: Practice Test: Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a practice test which allows users to test their geographical knowledge of the Americas.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Uruguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Uruguay's economy, government, history, or people either as a quick fact or more expanded version at this very comprehensive site.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations. Have fun exploring the South American country of Peru.
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Handout
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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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the South American country of Venezuela through "Facts at a Glance". Discover information about geography, culture, economy, government, climate, and more. If you want more, take a look at the notes and commentary.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and comprehensive resource for finding much information on the South American republic of Ecuador. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.
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Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Sao Paulo Travel Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover background and tourist information about Sao Paulo.
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Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Montevideo

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information regarding Uruguay's capital city of Montevideo.
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Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Caracas Travel Guide

For Students 1st - 9th
A quick overview of the city of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Click on the map and the links on the left for more in-depth information and photos.
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Handout
Other

Geo Hive: Uruguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Good statistical resource that provides a list of the administrative divisions of Uruguay, the capitals of these divisions, their area, and population. It also lists the main cities in Uruguay with their population.
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Handout
Other

Geo Hive: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource that provides a list of the administrative divisions of Paraguay, the capitals of these divisions, their area, and population.
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Handout
Other

Geo Hive: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Good statistical resource that provides a list of the administrative divisions of Venezuela, the capitals of these divisions, their area, and population. It also lists the main cities in Venezuela with their population.
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Website
WorldNews Network

Wn Network: Bolivia Times

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of news stories of special interest to Bolivians and Bolivia.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading a brief introduction of the Falkland Islands, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance." Topics include geography, people, economy, and government.
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Handout
Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
A valuable guide to climate information in Bolivia broken down by stations. Information includes average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall. Some general facts and a map are also featured.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Venezuela Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a statistical chart on the economy of Venezuela covering topics such as GDP, poverty rate, household income, unemployment rate, imports and exports, currency, and more.