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Royal Geographical Society

Royal Geographical Society: Brazil Cityscapes: Rio De Janeiro

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the tale of Rio de Janeiro and learn why it is "one of the world's most famous cities." Nice photo gallery included.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow this interactive overview to learn about this country's history, geography, nature, people, government; map and video included.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Kayapos

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Kayapos who live in the Amazon forest in Brazil. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion,...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Xavante

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

Lang Media: Portuguese in Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers language help in Portuguese for English speakers. Each of the five main topics/pages - basic communications, culture and social life, necessities, shopping and services, and transportation - offer videos of Portuguese...
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Other

Latin Focus: Brazil News Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to Brazilian economic indicators as well as an archive which you can search for news articles about economic stories by date or country.
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Read Works

Read Works: Brazil Today Cities of Brazil

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about two Brazilian cities: Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Brazilian Institute of Museums: National Historic Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of "The National Historical Museum, created in 1922, is one of the most important museums in Brazil, consisting of over 287 thousand items, among which the largest numismatic collection of Latin America."Check...
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Other

Brazilian Tour Portal

For Students 9th - 10th
Why should you travel to Brazil? Discover the many answers and much information about this beautiful South American country. There are facts about history and culture and everything you would need to know before traveling there.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Church of Sao Francisco De Assis, Ouro Preto, Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
The church of Sao Francisco, with its curving geometries and lively ornamentation, stands in sharp contrast to traditional early modern Portuguese architecture which generally favored simple plans and exteriors. View pictures and read...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Coffee Fazenda of Brazil 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
The Modern History Sourcebook provides this great look at what life would be like on a coffee plantation during the early 20th century. It describes the houses, life on the plantation, colonists, and harvests.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Affirmative Action and the Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Wide Angle, two American NAACP lawyers arrive to advise Brazilian civil rights organizations, leading to a discussion of differences between race relations in the U.S. and Brazil.
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Other

Ouro Preto

For Students 9th - 10th
Official tourism website of Ouro Preto in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Read about its history, then take a virtual tour of the city viewing pictures of nature, parks, architecture, famous attractions and districts.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Canela Body Adornment

For Students 9th - 10th
Among the Canela of Brazil, adorning the body enhances appearance, signals changes in social identity, and expresses culturally prescribed values. View vivid photos of the different cosmetic treatments men and women undergo.
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Read Works

Read Works: Cindy Goes to Salvador

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Cindy whose friends help her feel better about moving to Brazil. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Guaranis

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Guaranis in Paraguay and Brazil. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Other

Discovery Channel Na Escola (Discovery School Brazil)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is divided into three areas: Teachers, Parents, and Students, and complements one-hour educational programs offered by Discovery Channel Brazil. An interactive schedule allows teachers, students, and parents to find activities...
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Other

Museum of International Folk Art:carnaval Around the World;recife&olinda,brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Recife and Olinda, Brazil. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice...
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Other

English Made in Brazil: "To" & "For" Comparisons

For Students 9th - 10th
Help for Portuguese speakers learning English as a second language who tend to misuse the prepositions "to" and "for." This page clarifies usage of these prepositions and illustrates proper use with many examples and common expressions.
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Google

Google Maps: The Amazon River Basin, Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the views of the Amazon River Basin. This resource uses the Street View Trekker, a wearable backpack system that allows you to venture to locations only accessible by foot. Features imagery of the Rio Negro, an Amazon Forest...
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Other

Esri: Ready or Not, Let the Games Begin

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent coverage of the preparation for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, the venues, and the very real economic, social, political, and public health problems it faced leading up to the Games.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: The Canela Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Journey to Brazil and visit the Canela Indians. Learn all about their culture and view artifacts and video footage.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Week of July 25th 2016: 10 Arrested, Accused of Making Attack on Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Police in Brazil have arrested 10 people for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack against the upcoming Olympics in Rio, according to Brazil's justice minister.Authorities say the group, based in multiple states across Brazil, had "moved...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Pictures to Inspire Your Descriptive Writing [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a four-page PDF of six photos to inspire descriptive writing: Children playing on a slide in Brazil, Factory Sunset, Family Dinner, Oil Spill, Red Palace Room, and War Prayer. A list of picture credits with web links is provided...

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