Country: Brazil
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.
Grades
- 1,
- 2,
- 3,
- 4,
- 5,
- 6,
- 7,
- 8,
- 9,
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
Links
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Embassy of Brazil
This site includes audio files of Brazilian music, plus a "Kids Corner" that is specifically for children.
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Map
This is a color map of Brazil with the cities and rivers labeled.
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ABCTeach: Map of Brazil
Print out this map of Brazil and color it in.
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ABCTeach: Brazilian Flag
Print out this Brazilian flag and color it in.
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ABCTeach: Country Report Form
Use this worksheet to help organize a report on a country.
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ABCTeach Country Report 2
Here is an additional form to help organize a report on a country.
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Enchanted Learning: All About Brazil
Look here for facts about Brazil, printouts, and a quiz.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Included are several eThemes resources on individual South American countries.
Education Standards
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