University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska State Museum: Brazil Nut Tree Community
Investigate the numerous symbiotic relationships that exist between the Brazilian Nut Tree and six other organisms in its community.
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English Made in Brazil: Vygotsky
Discusses the social aspects of language acquisition according to Vygotsky.
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English Made in Brazil: Make, Do, Take & Get Expressions
The correct uses of four common English verbs: make, do, take, and get. Plenty of examples also presented, with translations to Portuguese.
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English Made in Brazil: Proverbios (Proverbs)
A list of common proverbs and popular sayings in English and Portuguese.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Mestre Valentim, Passeio Publico, Rio De Janeiro
The Passeio Publico in Brazil represented several groundbreaking achievements in art. This park was designed by an artist of African descent-Mestre Valentim. View pictures and read the history of this public park, including the unique...
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Income Inequality
This website examines the topic of income inequality and compares Brazil and Hungary. Lorenz Curves and Gini coefficients are used in this analysis. Includes a few discussion prompts.
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Frontline: Zika Uncontained
A comprehensive news report about the Zika virus in Brazil. Zika is a serious concern because of how rapidly it is spreading throughout the world and the dangers it brings.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Crash Scene
Fifth graders are introduced to the (hypothetical) scenario in which they are a team of EnviroTech engineers returning to the U.S. from a conference in Brasilia, Brazil. When their plane crashes deep in the Amazon forest, they work in...
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Can Tiny Bacteria Help Stop the Spread of Disease?
An innovative initiative is taking place in Brazil where researchers are employing mosquitos to help prevent the spread of deadly mosquito-spread diseases. Understand the study taking place.
Geographypods
Geographypods: Theme 1: Population and Settlement
A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to population and settlement. Covers six main areas - population growth, population change, population migration, land use, settlement characteristics and patterns,...
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Fundacao Banco Do Brasil: Projeto Memoria: Famous Brazilians (In Portuguese)
Biographical information for some of the most important thinkers, writers, and politicians in Brazilian history: Castro Alves, Monteiro Lobato, Rui Barbosa, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Juscelino Kubitschek, Oswaldo Cruz, Josue de Castro, Paulo...
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The North Pole: Christmas Around the World
A look at how world countries celebrate the different traditions of the Christmas season.
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Press Display Real Newspapers on Your Pc
PressDisplay offers image captures of entire newspapers from 40 different countries. Select a country, then a newspaper, and view the entire contents of that newspaper online.
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Why Christmas: Christmas Cultures Around the World
A look at the different traditions and ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Experience Christmas from Australia to Zambia, Italy to China, and many more countries.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 8 18 14: Ancient Butterfly Headed Reptile Discovered
Read about the this flying reptile that has recently been rediscovered by scientists after approximately 80,000 years.
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Environmental Defense Fund: Chico Mendes: A Living Legacy
Find a brief description of Mendes and a picture. There are also articles on Mendes and the changes he was able to bring about due to his environmental activism. A slide show with pictures of Mendes and the rubber tappers is available as...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Women at the Revolution of 32
Multimedia collection explores the women's role in the Constitutional Revolution of 32 in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo.
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Crew's Nest: Christmas Around the World
Take a look at how and when Christmas is celebrated in many world countries.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Sao Paulo Travel Information
Discover background and tourist information about Sao Paulo.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Rio De Janeiro: Day and Night: The Sun
Gabriella lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Help her learn more about the sun and identify the properties of the sun.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Living Language: E Ticket Portuguese [Pdf]
These lessons will help you if you are planning a trip to Brazil or Portugal and could use a helpful traveler's phrasebook with hundreds of essential words and phrases.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Boy Travellers: South America by Thomas W. Knox
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book The Boy Travellers: South America by Thomas W. Knox (c1885). A fictional account of the adventures of two youths in a journey through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil,...
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Jewel of the Amazon
Description of what the discovery of diamonds and the ensuing black market and illegal mining has done to the Amazon Basin of Brazil.
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Global Nature Fund: Pantanal
A web resource that describes the Pantanal, the "world's largest wetland". It covers parts of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Click on 'detailed data' to read lots of factual information.
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