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Merco Press: News From Latin America and Mercosur

For Students 9th - 10th
The Merco Press, operating out of Montevideo, Uruguay, presents the top news stories originating out of the Mercosur countries (Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Bolivia) and the Falkland Islands.
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Iguazu Falls

For Students 9th - 10th
Great introduction to Iguazu Falls in South America, on the borders of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. This site is definitely geared for elementary school students, but older students may also enjoy the visit.
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Etc: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, 1914 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of southern part of South America in 1919.
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Unesco: Paraguay: Jesuit Missions of La Santisima Trinidad De Parana

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to their artistic interest, these missions are a reminder of the Jesuits' Christianization of the Rio de la Plata basin in the 17th and 18th centuries, with the accompanying social and economic initiatives.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Boy Travellers: South America by Thomas W. Knox

For Students 4th - 8th
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,...
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Global Nature Fund: Pantanal

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Spanish Abroad, Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
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Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
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Iguazu Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you'd want to know to plan a trip to Iguazu Falls. Features news of the Falls area, location information, a map, history of the National Park, how the falls were formed, and beautiful photographs. Be sure to watch the video!
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Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
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Worldpress.org: Map of South America

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive map lets you click on the name of a country in South America to get a more detailed view and facts about its geography, economy, media, and demographics.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Parana River

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides some brief information about the Parana River.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Peru and Bolivia, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Peru and Bolivia from 1906 showing the political boundaries at that time. The map shows the capital cities of Lima (Peru) and La Paz (Bolivia), major cities, towns, and ports, railroads, rivers, lakes, mountains and terrain, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Chile and Argentina, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 showing the political boundaries of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay at the time. Bordering portions of Brazil and Bolivia are also shown. State boundaries are shown in red, and the map includes capitals, major...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Southern South America, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 showing the southern part of South America, including the national, state, and territory borders at the time for Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Chile, and southern Brazil. The map shows capitals and other major...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northern South America, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 showing the northern part of South America, including the national borders at the time for Columbia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and the northern portions of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The map...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Southern South America, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the southern part of South America from Sao Paulo on the Atlantic and Iquique on the Pacific south to Tierra del Fuego. The map shows the political boundaries at the time for Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northern South America, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the northern part of South America from the Caribbean Sea south the Rio de Janeiro. The map shows the political boundaries at the time for Panama, Columbia, Venezuela, British, Dutch, and French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Southern South America, 1914

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1914 of the southern part of South America from Victoria, Brazil on the Atlantic and Iquique, Chile on the Pacific south to Tierra del Fuego. The map shows the political boundaries at the time for Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Eastern Part of South America, 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1922 showing national borders in eastern South America at the time, including British, Dutch, and French Guiana, eastern Brazil, and Paraguay, with portions of Venezuela, Bolivia, Argentina, and Uruguay.
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Etc: Maps Etc: South America (Southern Part), 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the southern part of South America from Sao Paulo on the Atlantic and Iquique on the Pacific south to Tierra del Fuego. The map shows the political boundaries at the time for Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Southern Part of South America, 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1922 of the southern part of South America from Santos on the Atlantic and Iquique on the Pacific south to Tierra del Fuego. The map shows the political boundaries at the time for Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the southern...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Northern Part of South America, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the northern part of South America from the Caribbean Sea south the Rio de Janeiro. The map shows the political boundaries at the time for Panama, Columbia, Venezuela, British, Dutch, and French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: Comparative Areas of the United States and Other Countries, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1872 of the United States used to illustrate the comparative area sizes of the states to other countries in the world. The map shows state and territory boundaries at the time (Dakota, Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming,...

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