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Chilean Rainsticks

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students research the history of the rainstick and learn how it was originally made. They comprehend the use of the rainstick in various cultures. Students create a replica rainstick and decorate it in authentic Native American designs.
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Stitching Truth Lesson Two: The Arpilleristas in Pinochet's Chile

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze arpilleras. In this Chilean history instructional activity, students examine social justice issues as they read and interpret arpilleras. Students study the tapestries to learn about Augusto Pinochet and his human rights...
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History Quiz 67

For Students 5th - 10th
In this history learning exercise, learners take a multiple choice quiz about the geography of famous empires. Students complete 4 multiple choice questions.
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The Flag of Chile

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this Chile worksheet, students read the history of the Chilean flag and the directions on how to color it. Students then color the flag.
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It Comes In Waves

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the behavior and different origins of tsunami waves, and they then research and chart the path of certain tsunamis from recent history using the Internet, maps and firsthand accounts.
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Literature: Isabel Allende

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch and respond to a Bill Moyers Now video on the Chilean author, Isabel Allende. They brainstorm a list of recent events that might inspire writers and choose one to write about in poetic, diary, or short story form.
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Birdman or Birdbrain

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Young scholars become history detectives as they research, and later discuss, various theories about Rapa Nui. They study written language using symbols and create their own symbol language.
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Days of '49: "I've Been Toiling Hard for the Last Two And a Half Years"

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Pupils trace the stages of gold mining in California. They discuss the life of a gold miner and how the discovery of gold influenced towns and cities in California during the 1949 Gold Rush.
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9 Easy to Make Musical Instruments for Kids

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create various musical instruments out of everyday and recycled items.
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Pinochet Indicted for Murder

For Students Higher Ed
In this ESL worksheet, students read the given article and its presented vocabulary throughout.  Students respond to 51 short answer, matching, true/false, and fill in the blank questions.    
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Rainsticks

For Teachers K - 8th
Students create a rainstick decorated with repeated patterns of shape and color, out of paper towel tubes.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Gabriela Mistral

For Students 9th - 10th
Chilean author and educator Gabriela Mistral became the first Latin American author to receive the Nobel Prize in literature.
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Chile Para Ninos: Arturo Prat

For Students 3rd - 8th
A look at the life of Chilean leader and hero Arturo Prat, with sections for photographs, music, literature, and games that teach about Prat's life and his contributions to Chilean society. A great site for elementary and middle school...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Chilean Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Chilean Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Maps of World: Chile Information, Geography and History

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a brief idea about the various features related to Chile. Find detailed information on Chile's profile, geography and history, its people, its history, its flag, its economy, its culture - all have been covered in this section.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia.com: Chile History and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A long description from Geographia.com with nice photos of both pre- and post-colonial Chile. Different cultural groups are also discussed.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Welcome to Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
A site containing colorful pictures and detailed information about Chile. Explore the history and culture of Chile while also learning about the geography and travel.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Chile

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Chile, this is a great place to begin. Has information about the history, people, geography, climate, economy, and more. Click on the map image to get more details and an enlarged view.
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World Statesman: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete encyclopedia of Chilean leaders. Also provides detailed chronologies, flags, national anthems, maps and indexes. There is also a section devoted to Easter Island.
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AllRefer

All Refer: Reference: Chile: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview and basic facts about the geography, economy, history, government, and people of Chile. A map is also featured.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover details about the history, economy, government, and news media of Chile from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of events.
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Chilean President

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover details about the history, economy, government, and news media of Chile from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of events.
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Flag of Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover details about the history, economy, government, and news media of Chile from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of events.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Much historical information and current facts about Chile are given in this well organized and detailed site. Quick facts are displayed in easy to read charts.