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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Economy of Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth encyclopedia entry discussing the economy of Honduras.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Impacto, Influencia, Cambio

For Students 9th - 10th
This multimedia resource provides information about science, technology and invention in Latin America.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Costa Rica, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Website
Other

The Oas and the Inter American System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site on the The OAS and the Inter-American System provides history, key dates, original and current member states, past and present secretaries general, and more.
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Website
Other

Windows on Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes a range of materials from news and commentary to samples of Haitian music and art and an extensive collection of photographs of Haiti and Haitians.
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Other

A Timeline History of Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a very nice timeline history of Cuba from 1000 B.C.E. to 2003 C.E. Highlights all the major events in Cuban history.
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Yale University

Charter of the Organization of American States, 1948

For Students 9th - 10th
The Avalon Project of the Yale Law School here provides the text of all 112 articles of the OAS charter, adopted at the Bogota Conference of American States, March 30-May 2, 1948.
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Website
Other

Sur Del Sur: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The site from Sur del Sur provides extensive information about the current population of Argentina.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of online resources on the Hispanic arts and culture of the Southwestern United States. Exhibits include essays, audio files, and links to related sites.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Gabriel Garcia Marquez

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have you ever read any of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's work? Use this site to learn more about this Latin American author. This resource provides links to lesson plans and activities focused around this author's work.
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Activity
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Oliverio Girondo

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative biography and chronology of the life of the Argentine poet Oliverio Girondo. Voice recordings of Girondo reading some of his poems are accessible. Additional links render other biographical insights and allow the reader to...
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US Department of State

U.s, Department of State: Office of the Historian: Blaine and Pan Americanism

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at James G. Blaine as Secretary of State and his interest in pursuing Pan Americanism and developing U.S. interests in Latin America.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: History and Politics Outloud: The Cuban Missile Crisis, October 18 29, 1962

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides in-depth information about the Cuban Missile Crisis. Includes a 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis timeline and audio clips.
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Professional Doc
Other

Aha: Teaching the History of Race in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
A short article which examines the issue of race in Latin American societies and how teachers can approach the issue in their history classes. Good historic background is provided.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: St Lucia

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC furnishes a country profile on St Lucia complete with information on its geography, history, political leaders, and media. Provides links to listen to the national anthem and view a timeline of key historical events.
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Website
Other

Traveling Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
You can find information about Haiti here. Presents quick facts and statistics on Haiti while also offering a historical timeline, current news, maps, tourist information, and more.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC gives information about the Dominican Republic with details on geography, culture, its leaders, and its news media.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Paraguay

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides some quick facts and general information about Paraguay's history, leaders, and media. Links to national anthem and timeline of key events.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Trinidad and Tobago

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at a brief summary of the history, culture, government, and news media of the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Article
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Rule of Porfirio Diaz 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides a discussion on the rule of dictator Porfirio Diaz. It talks about his accomplishments, history, beliefs, brutality, and corruption from the perspective of a contemporary historian of the time.
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Website
EIN News

Paraguay Today

For Students 9th - 10th
Up-to-date news headlines from Paraguay and Latin America are found at this online news site.
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Website
Other

Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
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Other

El Salvador Military Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you'll find an overview of El Salvador. It discusses early 20th century instability with exports and government leading to rebellions. Good Basic information.