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Title:
| Country: French Polynesia |
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Description:
| These sites are about the French Polynesia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Learn about the geography, history, government, and culture of these islands. Topics include black pearls, mythology, and Captain James Cook. |
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Grade Level:
| 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Finding Tahiti
Read about the many islands of French Polynesia. This site discusses the land, weather, flora, fauna, and includes a timeline of Polynesian history. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Mythology of the Polynesian Islands
Students can read simple tales that were used to explain the earth and nature. Change the reading level of this site with the "Intermediate" and "Advanced" buttons found at the top of the page.
World Factbook: French Polynesia
Scroll down to learn about the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, and military of this group of Pacific islands. Click on the flag in the top right corner for a brief description and a larger picture.
Fact Monster: French Polynesia Map
Several of the islands making up the French Polynesia are labeled in this colorful map. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Lonely Planet: French Polynesia and Tahiti
This is a handy travel site about the French Polynesia. Read about the currency rate, transportation, and activities throughout the year. Click on "View Gallery" for some photographs of the land. NOTE: This site includes ads, links to blogs. and social networking sites.
Hikueru
Read about this atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago. "Geography" and "History" links explain more about Hikueru. "The Tuamotu Atoll Communities" link tells about life on the atolls. "Fundamentals of Reef Ecology" discusses coral reefs.
FAQ's and More
These traveling tips paint a good picture of what Tahiti and French Polynesia are like. Click on "Tid Bits of Info" for a few words in Tahitian. Information under the "Islands" heading lists different island activities.
South-Pole.com: James Cook
This page includes information about Captain Cook's journeys to Tahiti and paintings of the ships used. NOTE: This site includes ads.
The Black Pearl Gem Company
Enter this site to see photographs of the cultured black pearls from Tahiti. "FAQ's" answers questions about black pearls. "Buyer's Guide" explains the quality of pearls. Check out "Jewelry Catalog" to see beautiful pearls for sale.
Flag of French Polynesia
This site includes pictures and historical information about the French Polynesian flag, as well as other symbols meaningful to this country.
National Geographic: Interview about French Polynesia
Read this interview with a National Geographic editor and photographer, who discuss the beauty of photographing areas in French Polynesia.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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