Country: Ecuador

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.

Grades

• 1,
• 2,
• 3,
• 4,
• 5,
• 6,
• 7,
• 8,
• 9,
• 10,
• 11,
• 12

Links

• World Factbook: Ecuador

  This site has a map of Ecuador plus information about the country's geography, people, government, economy, and more. NOTE: This site contains sponsored links.

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• 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. NOTE: This site contains sponsored links.

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• Map

  Here is a color map of Ecuador with the cities and rivers labeled.

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• Altapedia: Ecuador

  Read about the climate, religion, and languages of Ecuador. Click on the thumbnail map images to see it enlarged. NOTE: This site contains banner ads and a pop-up.

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• Fact Monster: Ecuador

  Learn about the geography and history of Ecuador. NOTE: The site includes ads.

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• 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.

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• Amazon Interactive

  These online games will help you learn more about the Amazon rain forest in Ecuador.

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• ABC Teach: Flag of Ecuador

  Print out Ecuador's flag and color it in.

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• Enchanted Learning: Outline Map: Ecuador

  Print out this map of Ecuador and fill in the cities and rivers.

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• Inti Travel and Tours: Photo Journal

  View many beautiful photos of Ecuador.

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• Climb Ecuador

  View photographs of the Andes Mountains in Ecuador.

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• 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.

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• BBC Country Profile: Ecuador

  This country profile includes facts about the country, a map, picture of the flag, timeline of important events, and more.

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• ThinkQuest: Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

  Learn about the history, culture, and geography of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands on this website for kids.

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• eThemes Resource: Continent: South America

  These sites focus on South America and its history, geography, culture, government, food, and indigenous people.

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• 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.

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• 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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• 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.

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Education Standards

• UT
  • 6.1.e
  • 7.1.c
  • USI.1.2.b.b
• IL
  • 17.8.01
• AR
  • G.1.1.5
  • G.1.1.7
  • G.1.1.8
  • G.1.4.5
  • G.1.4.6
• AU
  • 5A1.1.2
  • 5A4.3.2
• AL
  • 2.1
  • 8.1
  • G.11.2
• ME
  • A1.c
• MO
  • 1
  • 1.1
  • 1.10
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 1.7
  • 1.8
  • 1.9
  • 2
  • 2.1
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 5.A.1
  • 5.A.1
  • 5.A.1
  • 5.B.1
  • 6
  • 6
  • 7
  • 7.A.1
  • 7.A.3
  • 7.A.3
  • 7.A.3
  • 7.A.3
  • 7.D.1
• NV
  • G.1.2.1
  • G.1.2.3
  • G.1.3.2
  • G.1.5.3
  • G.1.8.2
• DE
  • G.4.K-3a.2
• OK
  • 2.4
  • 3.2
  • 4.2
  • 4.4

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Created: February 12, 2004 at 08:26 | Updated: August 28, 2012 at 15:36