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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Andes Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the Andes Mountains. Contains links to related topics and helpful facts about the Andes.
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Habitats of the Andes Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
Great general information about the Andes Mountains. Excellent photos to go along with the info.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: The Andes Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
Satellite photography and brief outline information describe the Andes mountains and provide links to specific features within the landscape - Atacama desert, or evidence of volcanic activity for example.
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MadSci Network

What Plates Are Colliding to Form the Andes Mountains?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the informative and detailed explanation of what plates are colliding to form the Andes Mountains. David Scarboro provides his expert advice to help students understand the answer to this question.
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Ecuador Explorer: The Andes

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about individual cities of the Andes Mountains.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The 1972 Andes Flight Disaster" by Common Lit Staff

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "The 1972 Andes Flight Disaster," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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Other

Mountain Institute: Learning About Mountains, Explore Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
The Mountain Institute provides information on three areas: Andes, Appalachians, and the Himalayas. Find resources on conservation, the mountain ecosystems, and the culture of the areas.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: The Andes Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take an exciting exploration of South America, driving northward along the Andes, crossing back and forth between Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Explore the natural environment, culture, and people. It includes journals,...
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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas

For Students 9th - 10th
In the Andes Mountains lies the focus of the research presented in this exhibit, Machu Picchu, thought to be a retreat for ancient rulers of the Inca.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Mountain Ranges

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the geography of the world's mountain ranges such as the Himalayas, Rockies, Andes, and Alps on this site.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Continental Divide

For Students 9th - 10th
A photographic encyclopedia entry defining and showing examples of a continental divide, the Great Divide and the Andes Mountains being the most prominent.
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Ecuador

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about Ecuador, such as what to do in its capital city Quito, the Andes, the Amazon, the Galapagos Islands, and other places to see in this South American country.
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Globe Tracks

Travel for Kids: Peru

For Students 3rd - 8th
An excellent site containing exciting things to learn about Peru from a family tourism perspective. Explore things to do in Lima, the Andes, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, and the North of Peru. Also, contains picks for children's books on...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The Peaks and Volcanoes Which Form the Andes, 1873

For Students 9th - 10th
An orographic sketch map from 1873 of the Andes mountain chains. The map divides the system into the Andes of Columbia and Ecuador, Andes of Bolivia and Peru, Andes of Chile, and Andes of Patagonia. The map is keyed to show the prominent...
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Curated OER

The Andes

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about individual cities of the Andes Mountains.
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Curated OER

The Andes

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about individual cities of the Andes Mountains.
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PBS

Pbs:the Living Edens/manu Native People of Manu

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An article on the Machiguenga, the native people of the Manu rainforest in Peru. This article talks about their culture, history, and their use of plants and animals.
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PBS

Pbs: The Conquistadors

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge website that provides a virtual field trip exploring the Spanish adventurers who quested for gold and land in the New World. The site has information on Pizarro, Orellana, Cabeza de Vaca, Cortes as well as extensive information...
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PBS

Pbs: The Conquistadors: Growth of the Inca Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the incredible and widespread Inca Empire. You can read about the geography of the empire, the religion, governmental structure, record-keeping system, and diet. Be sure to click on the hyperlinks or pictures to get even...
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Curated OER

Galapagos, the Andes and Amazon of Ecuador

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Travel with Evan on his adventure to South America. Through his journal, experience the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes Mountains, and the Galapagos Islands. Click on the bottom links to follow the further adventures of this family in...
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Other

Andean Botanical Information System

For Students 9th - 10th
Great research from the Andean Botanical Information System into the diverse environments and plants of the Andean region of South America, and particularly Chile and Peru. Available in Spanish or English, photographs and written...
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Peakbagger: Mt. Aconcagua

For Students 9th - 10th
Description and climbing notes about Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina. Includes a detailed description, notes, pictures, and links. Good informational site.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Peru Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the country of Peru. Click here to learn all about Peru.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Peru an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore and learn about the colorful and fascinating culture, people, and history of Peru. Learn about the attractions in the country and view pictures.

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