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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Garifuna

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Garifuna who live in Central America. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Website
Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps,...
Website
Other

Instituto Costarricense De Turismo: Essential Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of Costa Rica. Features a comprehensive guide to visiting Costa Rica. Gather information on geography, climate, history, people, government, national symbols, economy, culture, and politics. Click on the...
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Modern Latin America, 1808 Present

For Teachers 9th - 10th
MIT offers an exhaustive collection of materials covering Latin American culture and politics from 1808 through the present and is accompanied with homework/exam possibilities. Issues covered in lecture notes and readings include Latin...
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Channel 4 Learning

4 Learning: Geography Essentials, a Village Overseas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Overseas villages compared to the life with running water, cars, and schools.
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AllRefer

All Refer: Reference: Costa Rica: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Significant source for information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Facts are included about geography, economy, history, government, and the people. Take a look at the map and the flag.
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: El Salvador: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Profiled here is the Central American country of El Salvador. Basic facts are furnished for topics that include: geography, economy, government, people, military, history, a map, and a flag.
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Nicaragua: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented is a guide to meaningful information about the economy, geography, people, government, and military of Nicaragua. There is also a map and a picture of the flag of this Central American country.
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AllRefer

All Refer: Reference: Panama: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for studying about the Central American country of Panama. Learn significant facts about its geography, culture, economy, government, and more. You can even view a map and a flag.
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Other

El Salvador's Coffee

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you'll find a history of coffee exportation and plantation life in El Salvador. You can also find a general overview of El Salvador including government, geography, religion, labor, and culture.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq World Atlas: The Climate of El Salvador

For Students 9th - 10th
View facts about the climate of El Salvador compiled by GeographyIQ from selected publications of the U.S Department of State and from the CIA World Fact Book. Peruse the tables of data about average temperature highs and lows for three...
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Latin American Unscramble Name Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Unscramble the names of these Latin American countries while the computer keeps track of how well you are doing. Users must enable JavaScript.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
General information plus monthly temperature, rain and snowfall facts are given for the Central American country of Honduras. Divided by climate stations.
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Curated OER

National Geographic Kids: Find People and Places: Nicaragua

For Students 6th - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of Nicaragua. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Central American location.
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Other

Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
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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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Curated OER

Adventure Learning Foundation: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps,...
Graphic
Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps,...
Graphic
Curated OER

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For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps,...