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Seterra: South America: Countries Map Quiz Game

For Students 6th - 8th
Test your knowledge and see if you can place all the countries of South America in their correct spot!
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 5: La Descripcion

For Students 9th - 10th
In this fifth unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about countries in South America. They will listen, speak, and write about information they gather, using related vocabulary. They will research and present information...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile providing an overview of cultural, political, and economic conditions in Colombia. Also provides links to related subjects.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Uruguay: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, politics, and demographics for the country of Uruguay in South America.
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Earth Life

Earth Life Web: Bird Identification

For Students 9th - 10th
Interested in doing some bird watching? This website from Earth-Life Web offers information on not only identifying birds in your own backyard, but in other countries as well. A long list of resources is included.
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Guyana: Background & Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
A tremendous amount of information about Guyana in an easy-to-follow format. Topics include geography, people, government, economy, military, flag, and more.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Lives on the Railroad: Salisbury, North Carolina 1927

For Students 9th - 10th
Replica of the Salisbury, North Carolina railway station teaches about riding and working on the railroad in the 1920s when railroads were a central part of American life. Railroad lines crisscrossed the country. They carried people,...
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Visit Fortaleza: Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Fortaleza which is the capital city of Ceara, Brazil. It has become one of the top tourist attractions in the country.