Country: Ecuador
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| Country: Ecuador |
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Description:
| Learn about Ecuador and its geography, history, people, government, and more. Read about the Amazon rainforest and the Andes Mountains. Also learn about the famous Galapagos Islands. Includes maps and many photographs. There are links to eThemes Resources on South America, ancient civilizations, rainforests, and the Galapagos Island sea turtles. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| World Factbook: Ecuador
This site has a map of Ecuador plus information about the country's geography, people, government, economy, and more.
Flag of Ecaudor: Yahooligan's Reference
Here is a picture of Ecuador's flag. Click on "Ecuador" to find out about the country's government, economy, and more. Click on "map" to see a map of Ecuador.
Ecuador: An Introduction
Learn about Ecuador's history and culture by using the link at left. This site has information about popular tourist attractions in Ecuador.
Map
This is a map of Ecuador with the cities and rivers labeled.
Altapedia: Ecuador
Read about the climate, religion, and languages of Ecuador. Click on the thumbnail map images to see it enlarged.
Fact Monster: Ecuador
Learn about the geography and history of Ecuador. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Library of Congress: Ecuador
This country study is divided into five chapters: historical setting, society and its environment, economy, government and politics, and national security. Some links include pictures.
Amazon Interactive
These online games will help you learn more about the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador.
ABC: Flag of Ecuador
Print out Ecuador's flag and color it in.
Enchanted Learning: Outline Map: Ecuador
Print out this map of Ecuador and fill in the cities and rivers.
Inti Travel and Tours: Photo Journal
View many beautiful photos of Ecuador.
Climb Ecuador
View photographs of the Andes Mountains in Ecuador.
Nova Online: Ice Mummies of the Incas
Learn about the ice mummies of the Incas. Includes ideas for the classroom. NOTE: This site includes information about sacrificing children.
eThemes Resource: Continent: South America
These sites focus on South America and its history, geography, culture, government, food, and indigenous people.
eThemes Resources: Ancient Western Civilizations
Explore the ancient civilizations of the Maya, Inca, Aztec, Cahokia, and Anasazi. Includes pictures, audio clips of music, and 360-degree virtual reality tours.
eThemes Resource: Habitat: Rainforest
These sites are about tropical and temperate rainforests. Experience the sights and sounds of rainforests in the U.S., Tasmania, and South America. Includes activities, puzzles, a movie and a game, plus a list of rainforest books for children. There are links to eThemes Resources on Brazil, the children's book "The Great Kapok Tree," and habitats.
eThemes Request: Animals: Sea Turtles
These sites have information about different species of sea turtles. Learn about their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. There is also information about the Galapagos Islands and the endangered tortoises that live there. Includes videos, photographs, and an online game.
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MO Standards:
1, 3, 4, 6, 2, 5, 6, 7, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1
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