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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: South America, 1903

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1903 showing the national boundaries of South America at the time (note the boundaries between Peru and Bolivia, and that Columbia, Ecuador, and Panama are shown as one country). The map shows capitals and major cities, towns,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Falkland Islands, 1903

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1903 of the Falkland Islands, located in the South Atlantic off the coast of Argentina and under control of Great Britain. The map shows the capital city of Stanley and the settlements of Port Salvador and Port William, the...
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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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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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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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Iguazu

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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Nestor Kirchner

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview and some basic facts about the South American country of Argentina. Also discussed is the current leader and its media market.
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For Students 3rd - 8th
Take an exciting exploration of South America, driving northward along the Andes, crossing back and forth between Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Explore the natural environment, culture, and people. It includes journals,...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Argentinosaurus

For Students 9th - 10th
This drawing shows the possible appearance of Argentinosaurus, a dinosaur from the mid Cretaceous Period (around 95 million years ago). The Argentinosaurus was a Sauropod that lived in South America, its remains were first discovered by...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Aucasaurus

For Students 9th - 10th
This drawing shows the possible appearance of Aucasaurus, a Theropod dinosaur that was related to the Carnotaurus. Three specimens can be seen in the picture, in a variety of poses. The Aucasaurus featured very small arms and lived in an...
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: La Llama

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about the llama in the Andes area of South America. Additional links are provided for more information on this unique animal. Great reading selection...
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The Vanished Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent information on the terrifying years from 1976 to 1983 in which thousands of Argentines were arrested and disappeared, as a military junta launched a campaign to squelch "left-wing terrorism". In both Spanish and English, this...
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Toronto Star Newspapers

Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Argentine President, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
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Blue Macaws: Relating to the Parana Paraguay River

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from a book written in 1866 about the Parana-Paraguay river system. It describes in detail what this river system was like in the last century.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Pampas

For Students 9th - 10th
This excerpt from the Britannica Encyclopedia gives an excellent description of the South American prairies which are called pampas. It also provides links to other information about the wildlife and flora of the pampas.
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CNN

Cnn: World News: 15 Years After Falklands War, British Grip Strong

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief retrospective on Falklands War with footage from 1982.
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Scott L. Robertson Photography: Patagonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a photo gallery of pictures taken in Patagonia. Click on the photo to enlarge it.

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