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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northern South America, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 showing the northern part of South America, including the national borders at the time for Columbia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and the northern portions of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The map...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northwestern South America, 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
A physical and political map of northwestern South America in 1916 showing the boundaries for Columbia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia at the time. The map uses color-contouring to show elevations from sea level to...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Eastern Part of South America, 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1922 showing national borders in eastern South America at the time, including British, Dutch, and French Guiana, eastern Brazil, and Paraguay, with portions of Venezuela, Bolivia, Argentina, and Uruguay.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: South America, 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1901 of South America showing the political boundaries at the time, including Columbia (extending to Costa Rica), Venezuela, Guiana (British, Dutch, and French), Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Argentine Republic, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: South America, 1885

For Students 9th - 10th
An orographic map of South America from 1885 showing the primary mountain systems and general elevations. The map is color-coded to show highlands in buff tint, lowlands in green, and the major mountain chains with heavy black lines. The...
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Other

8 Capitulos Para Entender La Historia De Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Main page for the history of Venezuela from Venezuelatuya.com. Gives a history of Venezuela from the Pre-Colombian period to the present. The links are brief but informative. There are many illustrations, making the site visually...
Primary
Other

Venezuela Analysis: Referendum and Revolution in Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an analysis from Venezuela Analysis on the current political and economic situation in Venezuela. The article is dated July 6, 2004.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Venezuela Historical Highlights

For Students 9th - 10th
Examines highlights of the political conditions and history of Venezuela from the first colony established in 1522 to the election of 2004.
Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Venezuela Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a "Facts at a Glance" chart covering topics dealing with geography in Venezuela.
Website
Other

Native American Indian Cultures

For Students 3rd - 8th
Extensive listing of the Native American Indian Cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America. Click on an Indian culture and obtain valuable information about each unique tribe.
Handout
BBC

Bbc News: Should Chavez Lose His Job?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BBC News provides a debate between two commentators on politics in Venezuela whether the current president Hugo Chavez should be recalled. The recall election is scheduled for August 15, 2004. The article is dated Feb. 13,...
Website
Other

Notitarde

For Students 9th - 10th
Notitarde is a national newspaper based out of Valencia, Venezuela. Coverage includes the top national news stories, as well as a focus on local news & issues, regional news, and the economy. Written in Spanish.
Website
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa

Acta De La Independencia (1811)

For Students 9th - 10th
Declaration of Independence for Venezuela, July 5, 1811. English and French available on the homepage.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Venezuela Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
The national flag of Venezuela, a country located at the northern end of South America.
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Perry Castaneda Map Collection: Latin America Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This political map of Latin America and South America is in color and features major cities.
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Other

Ifip: Information and Communications Technologies in Latin America [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The content of a slideshow presentation on the state of computer technology integration in Latin American countries in the public and private sectors. Charts display data relating income levels with computer ownership, mobile phone use,...
Website
Other

Venezuela: Geografia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Venezuelatuya.com shows maps of the different geographical and political divisions of Venezuela. The first maps show geographical divisions. The last map shows political/administrative divisions along with Venezuela's...
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Etc: Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, & Bolivia With Western Brazil 1914 1919

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of western part of South America in 1919.
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Other

Cocina De Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference in Spanish to the most popular Venezuelan dishes. Mouth-watering pictures, and cultural and historical information accompany the recipes.
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American Museum of Natural History: Images: Venezuela

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Labeled map of the countries of South America, in which Venezuela is highlighted.
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Other

Organization of American States: Simon Bolivar

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An informative exploration of the life of Simon Bolivar, the man known in South America as the "Liberator," because he led revolutions against Spanish colonial overlords in Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia.
Handout
Other

Folklore and Traditions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about Venezuela's folk traditions and customs such as dance, music, and holidays.
Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Caracas Travel Guide

For Students 1st - 9th
A quick overview of the city of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Click on the map and the links on the left for more in-depth information and photos.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: The Backers of Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an article which describes the major supporters of Hugo Chavez. They include both military leaders and street activists. (19 February 2004)