1. Exploring Peru, Argentina, and Brazil
Compare and Contrast
Geography
Economy
Government/Political
Social/Societies
We are going to explore these three countries in South America and learn about their geography, economy, government and culture
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Grade 6, Unit 04 Lesson 01

2. Region: What is this region?
Possible questions for discussion:
How does this region compare with the previous regions we have studied? (Similarities and Differences)
Possible answers: Part of Latin America, languages, connected and forms the Western Hemisphere, etc…
Photo credit:
Luan. (Artist). (2009). South america. [Web Map]. Retrieved from
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3. A Closer Look
These are the three countries that you will compare and contrast through research.
Photo credit:
Image courtesy of CIA World Factbook.
CIA. (Artist). (2013). South america political. [Web Map]. Retrieved from
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4. What are some defining physical (geography) characteristics that you observe?
Mountain range to the west, Amazon region, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, many rivers, etc.
Photo credit:
Image courtesy of the CIA World Factbook.
CIA. (Artist). (2013). South america physical. [Web Map]. Retrieved from
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5. Peru
Photo credit:
van der Sluijs, P. (Photographer). (2011). Wool spinning family. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from
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6. Brazil Photo credit (clockwise from top):
Klaus. (Photographer). (2005). Corcovado statue. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from
de Melo, M. G. (Photographer). (2008). Noiva terena. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from
McMillan, A. (Photographer). (2013). Falls at caracol brazil. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from
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7. Argentina Photo credit (clockwise from left):
Image courtesy of CIA World Factbook. CIA. (Photographer). (2013). Iguazu falls. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from
Image courtesy of CIA World Factbook. CIA. (Photographer). (2013). Argentinian gaucho. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from
Berkowitz, D. (Photographer). (2010). Plaza congreso. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from
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