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Organization of American States Children's Page: Brazil

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Full of useful information relating to the country of Brazil. Topics covered include: population, language, government, economy, photos, national symbols, and folklore.
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Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Brazil in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile which includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Pbs Learning Media: Race and Politics

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Wide Angle video, one of Brazil's few black senators discusses racial discrimination in Brazilian governmental, political and economic life.
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Ipanema.com: Rio De Janiero Parks and Top Sights

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents information about the national parks in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
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Inpe: National Institute for Space Research

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the homepage of Brazil's National Institute for Space Research with links to specific programs in more defined categories like space and atmospheric sciences, meteorology, space engineering and technology, and more.
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Read Works: Rain Forest Rescue

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about how the Amazon rain forest and how Brazil is trying to protect it. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in drawing conclusions.
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Welcome Argentina: Iguazu Falls

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information on taking a trip to beautiful Iguazu Falls. This natural attraction in South America borders Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. For more information about that region of Argentina, and some vivid images, click on the the...
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Tierramerica: Indigenous Peoples in South America

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reveals the plight of indigenous tribal groups in South America such as the Korubos of Brazil, the Tagaeri of Ecuador, the Ayoreo of Paraguay and others.
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Global Oneness Project: On the Big Bend of the Xingu River

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Writer Nina Wegner travels to Altamira, Brazil, and talks to the fishermen who are struggling for their livelihoods. The world's third-largest dam, the Belo Monte, reaches peak construction this year, destroying their environment. She...
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Merco Press: News From Latin America and Mercosur

For Students 9th - 10th
The Merco Press, operating out of Montevideo, Uruguay, presents the top news stories originating out of the Mercosur countries (Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Bolivia) and the Falkland Islands.
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Ddb Stock Photography: Brazilian Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has snapshots of all aspects of Brazil's economy. Click the "see more" buttons at the bottoms of successive pages for pictures of industry, the stock market, and agriculture.
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Web Gallery of Art: View of Frederiksstad in Paraiba, Brazil

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "View of Frederiksstad in Paraiba, Brazil", created by Frans Post in 1638 (Oil on canvas, 60 x 85 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: View of Olinda, Brazil

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "View of Olinda, Brazil", created by Frans Post in 1662 (Oil on canvas, 108 x 173 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: View of the Ruins of Olinda, Brazil

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "View of the Ruins of Olinda, Brazil", created by Frans Post in 1665 (Oil on canvas, 80 x 111 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Home of a "Labrador" in Brazil

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Home of a "Labrador" in Brazil", created by Frans Post from 1650-55 (Oil on canvas, 112 x 146 cm).
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska State Museum: Brazil Nut Tree Community

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the numerous symbiotic relationships that exist between the Brazilian Nut Tree and six other organisms in its community.
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English Made in Brazil: Vygotsky

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the social aspects of language acquisition according to Vygotsky.
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English Made in Brazil: Make, Do, Take & Get Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
The correct uses of four common English verbs: make, do, take, and get. Plenty of examples also presented, with translations to Portuguese.
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English Made in Brazil: Proverbios (Proverbs)

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of common proverbs and popular sayings in English and Portuguese.
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Iguazu Falls

For Students 9th - 10th
Great introduction to Iguazu Falls in South America, on the borders of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. This site is definitely geared for elementary school students, but older students may also enjoy the visit.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Brazil and Guiana, 1914 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of eastern part of South America in 1919.
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Unesco: Brazil: Serra Da Capivara National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Many of the numerous rock shelters in the Serra da Capivara National Park are decorated with cave paintings, some more than 25,000 years old. They are an outstanding testimony to one of the oldest human communities of South America.
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Unesco: Brazil: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus Do Congonhas

For Students 9th - 10th
This sanctuary in Minais Gerais, south of Belo Horizonte was built in the second half of the 18th century. It consists of a church with a magnificent Rococo interior of Italian inspiration; an outdoor stairway decorated with statues of...
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Unesco: Brazil: Central Amazon Conservation Complex

For Students 9th - 10th
The Central Amazon Conservation Complex makes up the largest protected area in the Amazon Basin (over 6 million hectares) and is one of the planet’s richest regions in terms of biodiversity. It also includes an important sample of varzea...

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