US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Brazil
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Brazil. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Paraguay
Features a country profile of Paraguay, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much more tourism...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Suriname
Useful guide to a country profile of Suriname featuring background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Uruguay
Great reference tool for getting information on Uruguay. Contains a country profile, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Venezuela Maps
This site provides several country and city maps as they relate to Venezuela.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Us Relations With Uruguay
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Uruguay. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Peru
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Peru. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Us Relations With Suriname
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Suriname. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Chile
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Chile. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Ecuador
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Ecuador. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Amazon River, South America
Spanning seven different countries in South America, the Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world. It reaches around 6400 kilometres (4000 miles) in length. This is a satellite image showing the mouths of the Amazon River...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: My Wonderful World
Interactive map of the world in which students select a continent and begin exploring using online resources from the Smithsonian Institute.
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate of Argentina
Tables for the different climate regions in Argentina show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.
Climate Zone
Climate of Uruguay
Climate information for the South American country of Uruguay is found here. Average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall is broken down by months.
Other
Paraguay: National Profile
Provides a brief but factual national profile of the South American country of Paraguay.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Argentina
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Argentina's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its South American location.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Ecuador
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Ecuador's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its South American location.
BBC
Bbc: Venezuela and the Referendum
This site is a short article which discusses how Venezuela is dealing with the recall election of Hugo Chavez. The article notes that the country has become very polarized over the election. The article is dated July 4, 2004.
PBS
Nova: The World on Fire
During 200 the United States experienced one of the worst years for forest fires. The seasonal nature of this disaster is also typical of other countries. This interactive resource provides an overview of worldwide fires during 2000....
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Identification
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.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
After reading a brief introduction of the Falkland Islands, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance." Topics include geography, people, economy, and government.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: World Regions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to quiz students about their general understanding of regions around the world and includes countries that are in many of these regions. Use as a pre-test or review with...
SMART Technologies
Smart: World Map
This lesson features a world map with labeled countries, a global map, and an interactive map of the seven continents.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Lives on the Railroad: Salisbury, North Carolina 1927
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,...