Country: Brazil
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| Country: Brazil |
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Description:
| These sites are about the South American country of Brazil. Learn about its culture, history, language, geography, animals, and the Amazon. There are first-hand reports about what it's like to be a child growing up in Brazil. Includes maps, photographs, audio files of Brazilian music, and live images from Webcams. Includes eThemes resources on the South American continent. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| CIA: The World Fact Book: Brazil
This site has a map of Brazil plus information about the country's geography, people, government, economy, and more.
BBC Country Profile: Brazil
This page has background information on Brazil plus a photo and brief biography of its president. There is also a map of the country and an image of the Brazilian flag.
LonelyPlanet
This travel site has a detailed map to the right of the screen that you can click on to enlarge. There is also a lot of factual information about the country's attractions, culture, history, currency, and more. NOTE: This site contains banner ads and a message board.
South American Word Search
This page has a word search that uses all the countries of South America. You can print the page out or complete the puzzle on the SMARTboard.
MSNBC.com
This is a slideshow of photographs that document the problems facing Brazil. Click on the arrow to advance to the next photograph. NOTE: This site contains a banner ad.
Library of Congress Country Study: Brazil
This site has lots of factual information about Brazil, including its geography, history, population, economy, security, and more. This is a good site for conducting research. NOTE: Reading level is for older students.
Embassy of Brazil
This site includes audio files of Brazilian music, plus a "Kids Corner" that is specifically for children.
Map
This is a color map of Brazil with the cities and rivers labeled.
ABCTeach: Map of Brazil
Print out this map of Brazil and color it in.
ABCTeach: Brazilian Flag
Print out this Brazilian flag and color it in.
ABCTeach: Country Report Form
Use this worksheet to help organize a report on a country.
ABCTeach Country Report 2
Here is an additional form to help organize a report on a country.
Enchanted Learning: All About Brazil
Look here for facts about Brazil, printouts, and a quiz.
PBS: Journey Into Amazonia
PBS site about various aspects of the Amazon and the complexities involved with saving the rainforests. "Play Amazon Explorer" takes you on a journey through the Amazon to answer questions.
PBS: Brazil
This is a timeline of important events that happened in Brazil. The links at the top and bottom provide specific timelines by category.
Amazon Interactive
This extensive site about the rainforest shows you where they are, how much rain they get, who lives there, and how they make a living. In "Ecotourism Simulation Game" you are the leader of a Native Indian tribe in the Amazon rainforest. You must make decisions about the economic growth of your community and its impact on your environment and native culture.
Amazonian Fun Quest
This is a fun site to learn all about the Amazon and Brazil. Many of the areas are still under construction, but you can ask an expert a question and view trading cards of endangered animals.
Maria-Brazil Home Page
This page has lots of information about Brazilian customs, favorite places in Brazil, food, music, and folklore. Includes some photographs. NOTE: This site contains a banner ad.
eThemes Resource: Continent: South America
These sites focus on South America and its history, geography, culture, government, food, and indigenous people. Included are several eThemes resources on individual South American countries.
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Education Standards:
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AR Standards:
G.1.1.7, G.2.2.1, G.3.4.4, G.3.4.5, G.1.5.6
IL Standards:
17.A.1a, 17.A.1b, 17.A.2a, 17.A.2b, 17.A.3a, 17.A.3b
ME Standards:
3.A.1, 3.A.1, 3.A.2, 3.B.2, 3.A.1, 3.B.2, 3.B.3, 3.B.2, 3.B.3, 3.B.4
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 2.7, 3.1, 4.3, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 3, 4, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
NV Standards:
GS.1.1, 1.1.1, 2.1.1, GS.2.1, GS.2.4, G.2.2.1, G.2.2.2, GS.3.1, GS.3.2, GS.3.4, G.2.3.1, G.2.3.2, G4.GS.4.2, G4.GS.4.4, G6.1.6.3, G7.2.7.2, G7.2.7.3
OH Standards:
3.A.1
UT Standards:
6.1.a, 6.1.e
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