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Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great resource for studying Brazil. Site contains general information about the country, interesting facts, information about the five regions, and resources for teachers.
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Oxfam

Cool Planet: Brazil

For Students 3rd - 8th
Travel to Brazil and discover information on its history, geography, people, and fun facts. Also, find out what Oxfam is doing to help the third of the population of people in this country that still live in poverty.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Brazil History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the history and timeline of the country of Brazil including early settlers, European discovery, rule of Portugal, kings, and leaders, and current events on this webpage.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Useful guide with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Brazil. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps, and lesson plans.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Brazil: Relations With the u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to "United States" to read about the entire history of U.S.-Brazil relations. This article covers this subject from the early 1900s to the present. Browse the "Forward" and "Back" buttons for info about Brazil's foreign...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Brazil. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia.com: History of Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Geographia.com covers the history of Brazil from the arrival of the Portuguese to the present. Specific explorers are mentioned and information is given on independence from colonization.
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The Economist

The Economist: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles with an emphasis on the economy from a variety of news sources brings you current information on Brazil. Also provides a country profile with economic facts and data, a map, brief articles on history and...
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Read Works

Read Works: Brazil Today the Independence of Brazil

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Brazil and how it gained independence. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Oxfam

Oxfam: Cool Planet: Brazil People and Society

For Students 3rd - 8th
A look at the people who make up Brazil including their history, living conditions, culture, sports, and more.
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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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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Brazil

For Students Pre-K - 1st
If you're doing a research paper on Brazil, 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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Country reports.org: Brazil Country Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This great resource for students and teachers alike provides an abundance of information on the South American country of Brazil. Examines the countries customs and culture, history, geography, economy, population, government, and more....
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Brazil Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of Brazil, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more tourism information.
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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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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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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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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Brazil

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Brazil is discussed.

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