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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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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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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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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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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Brazilian Nuclear History

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand how the Brazilian nuclear program evolved from 1947-1989 with these documents from the Brazilian and US government.
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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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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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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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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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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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Seeker

Seeker: Week of 8 18 14: Ancient Butterfly Headed Reptile Discovered

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the this flying reptile that has recently been rediscovered by scientists after approximately 80,000 years.
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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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A&E Television

History.com: Was the Escape From Alcatraz Successful?

For Students 9th - 10th
A 2013 letter to the FBI, if real, suggests the Anglin brothers and Frank Morris survived one of the most daring and dangerous prison breaks of all time. It was one of the most ingenious prison breaks of all time -- if it worked. In...
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Wikimedia

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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Other

Fundacao Banco Do Brasil: Projeto Memoria: Famous Brazilians (In Portuguese)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information for some of the most important thinkers, writers, and politicians in Brazilian history: Castro Alves, Monteiro Lobato, Rui Barbosa, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Juscelino Kubitschek, Oswaldo Cruz, Josue de Castro, Paulo...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sanctuary of Bom Jesus De Matosinhos of Congonhas Do Campo

For Students 9th - 10th
Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas do Campo is a sanctuary for many pilgrims in Brazil. This elaborate complex of architecture, sculpture, and painting shows scenes of the life and death of Christ. View pictures and read the history of...
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PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Other

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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Other

Michael Phelps: Most Decorated Olympian of All Time

For Students 9th - 10th
A story of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps who made history at Rio 2016.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Mestre Valentim, Passeio Publico, Rio De Janeiro

For Students 9th - 10th
The Passeio Publico in Brazil represented several groundbreaking achievements in art. This park was designed by an artist of African descent-Mestre Valentim. View pictures and read the history of this public park, including the unique...
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Women at the Revolution of 32

For Students 9th - 10th
Multimedia collection explores the women's role in the Constitutional Revolution of 32 in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Brazilian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Brazilian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

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