Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Brazil: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Brazil.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Bolivia: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Bolivia.
BBC
Bbc: Venezuela and the Referendum
This site is a short article which discusses how Venezuela is dealing with the recall election of Hugo Chavez. The article notes that the country has become very polarized over the election. The article is dated July 4, 2004.
PBS
Nova: The World on Fire
During 200 the United States experienced one of the worst years for forest fires. The seasonal nature of this disaster is also typical of other countries. This interactive resource provides an overview of worldwide fires during 2000....
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Identification
Interested in doing some bird watching? This website from Earth-Life Web offers information on not only identifying birds in your own backyard, but in other countries as well. A long list of resources is included.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
After reading a brief introduction of the Falkland Islands, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance." Topics include geography, people, economy, and government.
Curated OER
American Museum of Natural History: Images: Venezuela
Labeled map of the countries of South America, in which Venezuela is highlighted.
Curated OER
Map of Guyana
This BBC article provides a brief sketch of Guyana, one of the poorest countries in South America. Presents facts on government, history, culture, leaders, and media.
Curated OER
President of Guyana
This BBC article provides a brief sketch of Guyana, one of the poorest countries in South America. Presents facts on government, history, culture, leaders, and media.
Curated OER
Flag of Guyana
This BBC article provides a brief sketch of Guyana, one of the poorest countries in South America. Presents facts on government, history, culture, leaders, and media.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World Regions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to quiz students about their general understanding of regions around the world and includes countries that are in many of these regions. Use as a pre-test or review with...
SMART Technologies
Smart: World Map
This lesson features a world map with labeled countries, a global map, and an interactive map of the seven continents.
Other
The Other Look of Colombia
This charming site serves to remind us about all the good things that come from the South American country of Columbia. Many important and/or famous people are from Columbia along with such exports as coffee, emeralds, bananas, coal, and...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Lives on the Railroad: Salisbury, North Carolina 1927
Replica of the Salisbury, North Carolina railway station teaches about riding and working on the railroad in the 1920s when railroads were a central part of American life. Railroad lines crisscrossed the country. They carried people,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South and Southeast Asians of Canada
A page giving the history of the immigrants of Asia to Canada. Learn about their culture, economy, society, and religion on this site.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1898
A map from 1898 of Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. The map includes an inset map of Cuba and the Isthmus of Nicaragua. "The surface of the Rocky Mountain highland in Mexico is quite similar to that of the great plateau...
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil
Useful guide with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Brazil. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and lesson plans.
PBS
Frontline/world: Venezuela
PBS Frontline presents 'Facts and Stats' about the South American country of Venezuela with information on history, politics, economy, society and culture.
Oxfam
Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil Geography
An overview of the geography of the South American country of Brazil.
Other
Ecuador Pictures
A pictorial photo gallery of Ecuador that demonstrates the beauty of this small South American country. View animals, landscapes, towns, monuments, parks, the Rainforest, waterfalls, and so much more.
Other
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.
US Department of State
Us State Department: Archive: Paraguay
Details about economy, people, government, politics, history, and foreign relations are provided for the South American country of the Republic of Paraguay by the U.S. Department of State. (March 2012)
Adventure Learning Foundation
Adventure Learning Foundation: Argentina Expedition
Thorough, informative site about the country of Argentina. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
Hans Lohninger
Photo Globe: Brazil
Presents many general country specific facts about Brazil in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched...