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Biographical Essay

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the importance of the environment and ow fragile it is.
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Adventuring in the Archipelago

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study Charles Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle and his visit to the Gal??pagos Islands. They click through an interactive map of the Gal??pagos Islands to read actual and fictional journal entries from a fellow eco-tourist.
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Regions of South America

For Teachers 2nd
Students explore facts about South America in the four lessons of this unit. Booklets are created from the materials produced as the class delves into the topic.
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Scientific Literacy - Lightning

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils investigate how radar can be used to determine the lightning potential of a cloud. Several readings are provided about the research conducted by Dr. Rob Cifelli. The scientific material is summarized in this instructional activity.
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Nurturing Nature

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners identify environmental problems and their causes. They explore some of the ways environmental problems are currently being addressed. In groups students explore causes, possible prevention methods, and laws and regulations...
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South American Wordsearch

For Students 5th - 6th
In this social studies activity, students search for 25 words relating to South America. Words in the word search include names of current countries as well as those of ancient cultures of the area.
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Topic 5: Running the Business

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Students market a product and try to maximize profit.
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Fun Facts About Bananas: Test Your Research Skills

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this facts about bananas learning exercise, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions about bananas. Answers included on page 2.
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The Letter Dd

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore the concept of the letter Dd.  In this letter recognition lesson, students are engulfed with items, movement, and music that begin with the letter Dd.  Students create crafts that help them learn and recognize...
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Curated OER

World Wide Web 3

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research skills worksheet, learners use the world wide web to match the web address extension with the country it represents.
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Curated OER

The Great Big Yellow Banana Quiz - Fun Facts about Bananas 1

For Students 5th - 6th
In this research skills learning exercise, students read the questions about bananas and research to answer the 10 multiple choice questions.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Ecuador. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
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The World Bank

World Bank Group: Ecuador Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
See the challenges Ecuador faces and the way the World Bank is assisting the country. Many links are provided that talk about Ecuador's economic development and biodiversity. There are also specific examples of how the World Bank has...
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
The CIA World Factbook provides an extensive page of information on Ecuador, a neighbor to Colombia. Includes information on this country's economy, climate, geographical location, government, size, and much more.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed study of the history, sociology, economics, and politics of Ecuador from the Library of Congress.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Ecuador. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Ecuador. Content covered includes photos, symbols, provinces, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture,...
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and comprehensive resource for finding much information on the South American republic of Ecuador. Organized by quick facts in chart form or longer commentaries.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Ecuador, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Statical data on core health indicators for the country of Ecuador. Click on the individual numbers to get a comparison of the selected indicator within the WHO Region of the Americas.
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PBS

Pbs: Frontline: Compare Health Issues in Ecuador and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
As a class watch a presentation about the issues facing health care in Ecuador. After viewing, have students discuss the differences between the United States and Ecuador's health care issues such as mortality rates, diseases, and ratio...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
A report on Ecuador from the Library of Congress "describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are...
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Ecuador

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Ecuador, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: An Introduction to Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed site that describes and unearths the fascinating country of Ecuador. Experience the culture, history, and geography of this beautiful land.

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