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International Ecotourism Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the International Ecotourism Society. They define ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people."
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Cruising to Antarctica

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR presents a pictorial essay on Antarctica and discusses why tourism is on the rise.
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Republic of Peru: We All Make Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
This is Peru's Official Site of Tourism, Travel and Promotion and contains a complete official tourism and travel guide of Peru. Great travel pictures, movies and information.
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Teaching Tropical Rainforest Biology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explores the numerous benefits of teaching and learning about tropical rainforests, while addressing the bioethical and environmental concerns facing rainforests.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: From Butterflies to Buffaloes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Nature tourism, also known as ecotourism, is a fast growing segment of the tourism industry. In this lesson, students learn what ecotourism is and explore how conservation of our natural resources can be profitable.
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Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
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Language Crossing: About Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel to Bolivia to explore a wide range of regions such as salt flats, lakes and tropical rain forests. Here you will learn brief descriptions about the history, geography, climate, ecotourism, culture, economy, food, places to see in...
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Ecuador: Quito

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the beautiful city of Quito, nestled in a valley at the base of the Pichincha Volcano. Offers good descriptions, tourist-oriented information and links to attractions and hotels.