Unit Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Shrinking Forest Growing Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module, students will examine images of Brazil's Amazon rainforests that were captured by satellites between 1994-1996, to observe and measure the impact of deforestation over time. A download of a public domain software...
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O Povo Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Opovo is an online national news source covering the latest news, events and issues in Brazil. Content also includes a look at Brazilian politics, sports, life, entertainment, and culture, as well as international news. Written in...
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Seeker

Seeker: Week of 9 1 14: Five New Monkey Species Found in South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the recent discovery of new types of monkeys in Brazil, Peru and Bolivia.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus De Matosinhos of Congonhas Do Campo

For Students 9th - 10th
Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas do Campo is a sanctuary for many pilgrims in Brazil. This elaborate complex of architecture, sculpture, and painting shows scenes of the life and death of Christ. View pictures and read the history of...
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World Facts US

World Facts: Rio De Janeiro

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is full of factual and historical information about the second largest city in Brazil. Describes the districts and areas of Rio de Janeiro including: Centro, Santa Teresa, Copacabana, Ipanema, Lagoa, Leblon, Barra, and Gavea.
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Sugar Trade in the West Indies and Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Good overview of the development of the sugar trade in the New World and the use of slavery that "made sugar production the most profitable cultivation in either the Americas or Europe."
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 4 25 16: Penguin Returns to Bond With Man Who Rescued Him

For Students 3rd - 8th
A touching story about a penguin's annual return to the home of a man who rescued him in Brazil. Includes video.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Sao Paulo

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource for gathering facts and historical information on Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Sao Paulo Buildings

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading an overview of the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, click on the links to the right to get information and view photos of famous buildings and structures in this city.
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Sao Paulo Buildings

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading an overview of the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, click on the links to the right to get information and view photos of famous buildings and structures in this city.
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Other

Welcome to Rio De Janeiro

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of the Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau, this is a great travel guide. Provides information on tourist attractions, culture, sports, tours, events, hotels, and lots of other useful information. Great if you are...
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Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
After reading some brief facts about the city of Rio de Janeiro, click on the links at the bottom for further information on tourist attractions, culture, sports, ecology, shopping, and a photo gallery.
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Other

The Paradise

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore nature in Brazil. Discover how cacti, bromeliads, and animals are an important part of its habitat.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia.com: Rio De Janeiro

For Students 9th - 10th
Gather much useful knowledge about "the wonderful city" of Rio de Janeiro. Use this as your travel guide to find out about places to explore, food and nightlife, economy, weather, and transportation.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Brazilians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Brazilians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Afro Brazilians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Afro-Brazilians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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Other

Correio Web

For Students 9th - 10th
CorreioWeb is an online version of the national newspaper, Correio Braziliense. Based out of Brasilia, content includes the latest news, issues and events in Brazil. Written in Portugese.
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PBS

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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Other

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

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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Other

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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Other

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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Other

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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