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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Brazil: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the South American country of Brazil.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Eye on Brazil

For Students 3rd - 5th
Can you answer these questions about Brazil? If not, 'click here' to see the answer. This site is full of useful information on Brazil's land and climate, its people, work and industry, and facts on its imports and exports.
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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Information Technology Associates

Immigration Usa: Abc Country Book of Brazil: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a detailed summary of the economy of Brazil. An overview is given followed by statistics on each sector.
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Other

Didactalia: Mapas Interactivos: Capitals of Brazil's States

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive map to practice studying the capital cities of Brazil's states. You are given the name of a capital and must locate it on the map. Available in multiple languages.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Brazil: Soils and Vegetation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very thorough description of the soil and vegetation in Brazil. Current topics such as deforestation are also covered. Part of a larger site on Brazil. Browse the "Forward" and "Back" buttons for more information.
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George Washington University

Nixon: "Brazil Helped Rig the Uruguayan Elections"

For Students 9th - 10th
A critical account of the Nixon Administration's policies towards the elections of 1971 in Uruguay. Newly declassified documents give us a revised picture of Latin American policies.
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Other

Embassy of Brazil in London

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the Brazilian economy, politics, environment, culture, social issues, travel, and tourism.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Brazil. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Other

Geo Hive: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of the administrative divisions of Brazil, the capitals of these divisions, their area, and population. It also lists the main cities in Brazil with their population.
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Read Works

Read Works: Brazil Today: Futebol Brazil's Sport

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about futebol (soccer) in Brazil. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Great comprehensive resource for learning about the geography of Brazil. Site iscusses the environment and climate at length and provides a link to a detailed map.
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Read Works

Read Works: Brazil Today: The Amazon River and Basin

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Amazon River Basin in Brazil. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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BBC

Bbc Radio 3: World on Your Street: The Music of Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
A full-featured site for learning about the music of Brazil, although not actively maintained since 2005. Easy-to-read spotlights on instruments and musicians communicate the essential qualities of Brazilian music. Accompanying audio...
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Other

History View: Sao Paulo, Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Sao Paulo, Brazil's vibrant financial center, is among the world's most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. Here you can watch a 360 video of Sao Paulo. [4:59]
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Read Works

Read Works: Brazil Today: The Flag of Brazil

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Brazilian flag and what the parts symbolize. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights Brazil Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site features a timeline of important political events in Brazil.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Two Brazils

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Wide Angle video, two college hopefuls discuss the new racial quota system for applicants to the University of Brasilia.
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Read Works

Read Works: Brazil Today: Capoeira: Brazilian Martial Art and Dance

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary learning. It contains questions and teacher guides and...
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Read Works

Read Works: Brazil Today: Carnaval

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Free membership required. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary learning. It contains...
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Geographypods

Geographypods: Kayapo & Kamayura People of Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module focuses on the Kayapo and Kamayura people of Brazil. Find out how the Brazilian rainforest tribes use their natural surroundings to help their everyday lives and how we can learn from them.
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Other

English Made in Brazil: Writing English Correctly

For Students 9th - 10th
A very useful page from English Made in Brazil designed to help Portuguese English language learners write better in English. Subject placement, objectivity, brevity, and words of transition are some of the points discussed. Great examples.
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BBC

Bbc: Brazil Gets Cut Price Aids Drug

For Students 9th - 10th
A July 2007 report detailing the agreement on the cost of Aids medication between Brazil and Abbot a giant pharmaceutical corporation. Also provides links to related stories.

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