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Journey Through Tikal
This site will take you on an adventure through archeological ruins in Tikal, Guatemala. You can see and read about the temples, treasure, and culture of ancient Guatemalans.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Guatemala
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Guatemala's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Central American location and a video of a bat falcon, a resident...
Other
Mundo Maya
Explore Mayan culture with this comprehensive site. Learn about their history, culture and geography. Includes a large number of pictures.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Guatemala
A description of the country of Guatemala with details on its internal problems, its leadership and government and also its news media. The report was updated May 2007.
Read Works
Read Works: The Dawn of the Mayas
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the discovery of the Mayan ruins in Guatemala. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Guatemalans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Guatemalans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Practices Report: Guatemala
The U.S. State Department report on the status of human rights in Guatemala. According to the report, Guatemala has a poor record but is trying to improve.
University of Texas at Austin
Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of Guatemala
A small collection of maps of the country of Guatemala, whose modern borders were set in 1839.
Other
Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive; Guatemala Ii
Accompany a group of CARE youth ambassadors to Guatemala; learn about Guatemala, Mayan culture and CARE projects that this group was able to work on in the fight against poverty.
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Libertad' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"Libertad", a novel by Canadian author Alma Fullerton, follows the journey of two desperate boys from their native Guatemala to find their father in the United States. This teacher's guide includes detailed chapter summaries and learning...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Guatemala: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Guatemala in Central America.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: The Retrospective History of Guatemala
A review of Guatemala's history that covers the chronology of Guatemala's 36-Year Civil War to topics like the genocidal war in Colombia that paralleled Guatemalan atrocities.
Hans Lohninger
Photo Globe: Guatemala
Presents general facts about Guatemala in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to aerial photos of the Santa Maria volcano and other images.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Norte: Guatemala
This site has a map of Guatemala in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pacific Ring of Fire
Wikipedia offers information on the location of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Map included.
eTravel Photos
Travel Photos From Guatemala, Central America
A beautiful photo journal of pictures taken in Guatemala in 2003. Click on any picture to enlarge it.
Other
Guatemala Geography
Description of the mountains and canyons of Guatemala as well as the rainforest climate.
Information Technology Associates
Geographic: Guatemala Geography
Site describes in point form the geography of Guatemala, giving land mass, major landforms, climate, terrain, and natural resources.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Guatemala
On this website, students can study the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Guatemala.
Climate Zone
Guatemala Climate
Tables for the different climate regions in Guatemala show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this Central American country. A map is also featured.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Los Conquistadores
This resource on Spanish conquistadors focuses on Cortes, Alvarado and Pizarro. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Quezaltenango
Online cultural explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about Quezaltenango, the second largest city of Guatemala. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: La Peninsula De Yucatan
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions about the Yucatan peninsula. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for beginning and...