Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Brazil
On this website, the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Brazil is discussed.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 8 18 14: Ancient Butterfly Headed Reptile Discovered
Read about the this flying reptile that has recently been rediscovered by scientists after approximately 80,000 years.
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Brazil
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Brazil History and Timeline Overview
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.
Other
History View: Sao Paulo, Brazil
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]
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Brazilian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Brazilian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
A&E Television
History.com: Was the Escape From Alcatraz Successful?
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...
Other
Michael Phelps: Most Decorated Olympian of All Time
A story of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps who made history at Rio 2016.
Curated OER
Flag of Brazil
This resource for information on Brazil features map and flag, government, major cities, natural resources, economic summary, and a history of the country.
Other
Ouro Preto
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.
Other
Fundacao Banco Do Brasil: Projeto Memoria: Famous Brazilians (In Portuguese)
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...
Other
Iguazu Argentina
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!
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Brazil Revealed
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about Brazil. This is part four in a series of eight flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Brazil Revealed
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about Brazil. This is part five in a series of eight flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Brazil Revealed
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about Brazil. This is part six in a series of eight flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Brazil Revealed
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about Brazil. This is part seven in a series of eight flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Brazil Revealed
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about Brazil. This is part eight in a series of eight flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Brazil Revealed
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about Brazil. This is part 1 of a series of six flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Brazil Revealed
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about Brazil. This is part 2 of a series of six flipcharts.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Brazil Revealed
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using video and Activote assessment questions, students will learn basic facts about Brazil. This is part 3 of a series of six flipcharts.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
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...
Curated OER
Adventure Learning Foundation: Brazil
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Latin America
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.
Curated OER
Unesco: Brazil: Atlantic Forest South East Reserves
The Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, in the states of Parana and Sao Paulo, contain some of the best and most extensive examples of Atlantic forest in Brazil. The 25 protected areas that make up the site (some 470,000 ha in total)...