Scoilnet

Search Resources
Browse Resources
Add a Resource
School level

Brazil

Brazil flag

Brazil by Scoilnet

What do we know about the host nation for the World Cup? A collection of links here uploaded by teachers for various subjects and across various levels.

The Country
The Amazon & its People
Coffee & Football

Basic facts and guides on Brazil.

Brazil - National Geographic Kids

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/brazil.html Added: 12 Jun 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Basic facts on the geography, nature, people, culture, history and economy of Brazil.

View full description
3-4 5-6 SESE Geography
Add to My Favourites
Rate this resource
Add to Learning Path

How it maps to the curriculum

3-4
5-6
SESE Geography

Strand: Human Environments

Strand unit: People and Other Lands

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • study some aspects of the environments and lives of people in one location in Europe and one location in another part of the world

Strand: Human Environments

Strand unit: People and Other Lands

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • learn to value and respect the diversity of peoples and their lifestyles in these areas and other parts of the world
  • study some aspects of the environments and lives of people in one location in Europe and one location in another part of the world
Report this resource
Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

Close full description

Amazon Tribes

http://www.survivalinternational.org/about/amazontribes Added: 15 May 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Information from an advocacy website about the estimated 1 million people who live in the Amazon Rainfores area. Briefly outlines how they live and includes a short video.

View full description
5-6 SESE Geography
Add to My Favourites
Rate this resource
Add to Learning Path

How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
SESE Geography

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Environmental awareness

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • become aware of the importance of the Earth's renewable and non-renewable resources
  • come to appreciate the need to conserve the Earth's resources
  • recognise and investigate aspects of human activities which may have positive or adverse effects on environments

Suggestions for use: For teacher background information.

Report this resource
Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Rights Url: http://www.survivalinternational.org/info/legal
Special Needs:

Close full description

Can new growth save the Amazon Rainforest?

http://www.spiegel.de/international...rld/0,1518,642199,00.html#ref=nlint Added: 14 Aug 2009 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Article from German magazine which points to evidence that amandoned farms in Brazil are being reclaimed by the jungle. Links to photos.

View full description
SC Geography
Add to My Favourites
Rate this resource
Add to Learning Path

How it maps to the curriculum

SC
Geography

Strand: O7: Geoecology

Report this resource
Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

Close full description

Where Does Coffee Come From?

http://www.bizbrain.org/coffee/ Added: 13 Jun 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes

Graphical description explaining the process 'from bean to cup'. Starts with the planting of the seeds, looks at countries where they are best grown, how they are harvested, processed and milled, and finally ground and brewed. Very visual.

View full description
5-6 SESE Geography
JC CSPE
Add to My Favourites
Rate this resource
Add to Learning Path

How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
SESE Geography

Strand: Human Environments

Strand unit: Trade & Development

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • explore, through the study of some major world commodities, trade issues

Suggestions for use: Get the students to map the places in the world from which we get coffee. Get them to check at home to see from where the coffee comes. This resource is perfect for displaying on IWB.
Discuss the health implications of drinking too much coffee.

JC
CSPE

Strand: Interdependence

Strand unit: Trade

Report this resource
Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Special Needs:

Close full description

Soccer for Kids

http://www.kids-play-soccer.com Added: 13 Jun 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson Plan

Resource site to support the teaching of soccer skills to children up to the age of 12. Places an emphasis on fun and gives practical guidelines on age-appropriate skills, like dribbling, shooting and passing. Contains links to the rules of the game and sample practice plans.

View full description
1-2 3-4 5-6 Physical Education
Add to My Favourites
Rate this resource
Add to Learning Path

How it maps to the curriculum

1-2
3-4
5-6
Physical Education

Strand: Games

Strand unit: Understanding and appreciation of games

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • apply simple rules to small-sided games
  • develop an understanding of the use of space
  • discuss and develop control in movement skills relevant to games

Suggestions for use: Use the site as a basis for developing a practical coaching session. But remember it is about FUN and not the coaching.

Strand: Games

Strand unit: Understanding and appreciation of games

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • develop an increased understanding of use of space
  • develop problem-solving and decision-making strategies, and an understanding of the tactics and strategies for use in modified games situations
  • discuss and improve control in movement skills relevant to games

Suggestions for use: Use the site as a basis for developing a practical coaching session. But remember it is about FUN and not the coaching.

Strand: Games

Strand unit: Understanding and appreciation of games

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • begin to acquire an understanding of training to prepare for performance in games
  • develop an understanding of the tactics and strategies for use in mini-games
  • discuss and improve control in movement skills relevant to games

Suggestions for use: Use the site as a basis for developing a practical coaching session. But remember it is about FUN and not the coaching.

Report this resource
Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
Rights Url: http://www.kids-play-soccer.com/index.html
Special Needs:

Close full description
World Book Web

Brazil

Brazil is one of the world’s largest and most economically important countries. It is also filled with some of the greatest natural treasures on Earth . . .

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the home of the festival Carnival, four days of dancing and parades in the streets before Lent.

Add a resource

Did you know that your Internet Explorer is out of date

To get the best possible experience using our website we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version or other web browser.

Upgrade your browser now

Registering for a Scoilnet Account – your first step to contributing and sharing

What you need...

To register for a Scoilnet Account you will need to have a Teaching Council number and a roll number for your school in Ireland.

If you already have a Scoilnet Account then you can sign in here.

The benefits...

A Scoilnet account will allow you to upload your resources or weblinks to Scoilnet as well as enabling you to share and add resources to a favourites listing. Users who have a Scoilnet Account will also be able to fully access Scoilnet Maps and Census@School from home.

Register

Add this resource to your Learning Path

You need to login before you can add this resource to a Learning Path

Login