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Staffordshire Learning Net: Brazil Religions
A moving photo journal of holiday celebrations and different religions of Brazil. Click photos to read the full article on each story.
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Lang Media: Portuguese in Brazil
This site offers language help in Portuguese for English speakers. Each of the five main topics/pages - basic communications, culture and social life, necessities, shopping and services, and transportation - offer videos of Portuguese...
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The Special Relationship Between Argentina and Brazil
Argentina and Brazil share the Rio de la Plata basin and have had periods of conflict and unity. In 1985 they signed the basis for the MERCOSUR, a Regional Trade Agreement. This academic paper details the relations between the two...
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Visit Fortaleza: Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
Information on Fortaleza which is the capital city of Ceara, Brazil. It has become one of the top tourist attractions in the country.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Brazil
A brief profile of Brazil's President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
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Latin Focus: Brazil News Archive
This site provides links to Brazilian economic indicators as well as an archive which you can search for news articles about economic stories by date or country.
Read Works
Read Works: Brazil Today Cities of Brazil
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about two Brazilian cities: Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Brazilian Institute of Museums: National Historic Museum
This is the official site of "The National Historical Museum, created in 1922, is one of the most important museums in Brazil, consisting of over 287 thousand items, among which the largest numismatic collection of Latin America."Check...
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Brazilian Tour Portal
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Church of Sao Francisco De Assis, Ouro Preto, Brazil
The church of Sao Francisco, with its curving geometries and lively ornamentation, stands in sharp contrast to traditional early modern Portuguese architecture which generally favored simple plans and exteriors. View pictures and read...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Coffee Fazenda of Brazil 1911
The Modern History Sourcebook provides this great look at what life would be like on a coffee plantation during the early 20th century. It describes the houses, life on the plantation, colonists, and harvests.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Affirmative Action and the Usa
In this video from Wide Angle, two American NAACP lawyers arrive to advise Brazilian civil rights organizations, leading to a discussion of differences between race relations in the U.S. and Brazil.
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Ouro Preto
Official tourism website of Ouro Preto in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Read about its history, then take a virtual tour of the city viewing pictures of nature, parks, architecture, famous attractions and districts.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Canela Body Adornment
Among the Canela of Brazil, adorning the body enhances appearance, signals changes in social identity, and expresses culturally prescribed values. View vivid photos of the different cosmetic treatments men and women undergo.
Read Works
Read Works: Cindy Goes to Salvador
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Cindy whose friends help her feel better about moving to Brazil. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Guaranis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Guaranis in Paraguay and Brazil. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: The Portuguese Conquest of Brazil
This site provides a brief overview of the conquest of Brazil during approximately 1500 AD. Includes brief but good information about Portuguese imperialism and colonization of Brazil through 1600.
BBC
Bbc: Sao Paulo City, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Learn much about this important city in Brazil including topics such as history, people, tourist information, and attractions.
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Bbc Weather: Sao Paulo, Brazil
If you are planning to travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil, use this site to find the weekly weather report.
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Discovery Channel Na Escola (Discovery School Brazil)
This site is divided into three areas: Teachers, Parents, and Students, and complements one-hour educational programs offered by Discovery Channel Brazil. An interactive schedule allows teachers, students, and parents to find activities...
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Museum of International Folk Art:carnaval Around the World;recife&olinda,brazil
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Recife and Olinda, Brazil. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice...
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Eco Brazil: Country Information
Offers basic country information on topics such as geography, people, wildlife, and government while providing tour packages with descriptions of main attractions.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Brazil
This is an overview from The New Advent of the Catholic Church's involvement in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource...
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