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eTravel Photos

Travel Photos From Honduras, Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful photo journal of pictures taken in Honduras in 2003. Click on any picture to enlarge it.
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eTravel Photos

Travel Photos From Nicaragua, Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful travel journal of photos taken in Nicaragua in 2003. Click on any picture to enlarge it.
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eTravel Photos

Travel Photos From Panama, Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful travel journal of photos taken in Panama in 2003. Click on any photo to enlarge it.
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: El Perro De Monte

For Students 9th - 10th
This culture explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about bush dogs, a rare animal living in Central and South America. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: History of Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
Delve into the rich history of this Central American country. Learn much about Nicaragua's early explorations, the Somozas, and America's involvement in the country.
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Other

Native Languages of the Americas: Native American Headdresses: Facts for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the different types of headdresses worn by Native American groups across North, Central and South America. (Note: some links to larger images no longer work.)
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Other

Atom Central: The Limited Test Ban Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a synopsis of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, the historic milestone in America's efforts to reduce the nuclear threat and build a safer world in 1963.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Election Central: Inside the Voting Booth

For Students 9th - 10th
"Voting Time Machine," which presents case studies from different decades introduces students to the history of suffrage in America. Students prepare for the time when they can to vote through a customized, printable voter registration...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: History of Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the tremendous amount of information on the history of the Central American country of Honduras ranging from Pre-Columbian times to the present.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: American Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy"

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines how William Howard Taft replaced Roosevelt's 'Big Stick' policy with his own concept of 'dollar diplomacy' where he leveraged America's economic power against its imperialistic interests around the world.
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Other

News Central: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of links to newspapers from various countries in South America. Most are in the native language.
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Other

Ifip: Information and Communications Technologies in Latin America [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The content of a slideshow presentation on the state of computer technology integration in Latin American countries in the public and private sectors. Charts display data relating income levels with computer ownership, mobile phone use,...
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Other

Macrohistory and World Timeline: Rebellion Against Spain in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of rebellions against Spanish rule and the leaders that led the independence movements in Mexico, Peru, Chile, and other Latin American countries.
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University of Oregon

Mapping History: Latin American History

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in Latin American history from 1898 to 2000.
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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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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps,...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Panama. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, maps, and lesson plans.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover much information about the Central American country of Belize. Topics include history, politics, geography, economics, demographics, and culture with links to further information. Very complete and detailed.
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The World Bank

World Bank Group: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information about the economy of the Central American country of Guatemala. It also discusses development and World Bank projects there.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the Central American country of Guatemala through "Facts at a Glance." Discover information about geography, culture, economy, government, climate, and more.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and exhaustive resource for finding much information on the Central American province of Honduras. Organized by quick facts that are shown in chart form or longer commentaries.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the Central American country of Costa Rica through "Facts at a Glance." Discover details about geography, culture, economy, government, and climate. Expanded information can be found in the commentary section.
Website
Other

Where There Be Dragons: Learning Adventures Abroad

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers students and adults learning opportunities through off the beaten path, small group expeditions to counties in Asia, Central America and South America. Trips are rugged,, creative and engaging journeys that combine...
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Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: The Americas: Mexico

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery place, Mexico.

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