Educational Resources:

Importance of the Americas: WHY ARE THE “AMERICAS” IMPORTANT? The Americas, as a region is, directly or indirectly, important to each of us and to the world at large. This document explains the geographical, historical, economic and cultural significance and similarities of the countries of the Americas: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR DOCUMENT: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE AMERICAS, THE ORGANIZATIOPN OF THE AMERICAN STATES, AND PAN AMERICAN DAY/WEEK.

A color map of the western hemisphere countries can be downloaded in two sizes.
Click here to go to maps page


www.OAS.org

The Organization of American States (OAS) is the world’s oldest regional organization dating back to the First International Conference of American States, which was held in Washington, D.C. from October 1889 to April 1890. Contains information about the Organization of American States, what they stand for, and what they do.


www.CIA.gov/

The CIA World Fact Book provides comprehensive information about countries of the world. Click on the “World Fact Book” tab.


www.State.gov
www.state.gov/p/wha/index.htm

The U. S. Department of State-Bureau of Western Hemisphere contains information about Western Hemisphere U. S. Policy, information about the various countries of the Americas, travel and other pertinent information. “Countries and Regions Tab.” Contains various information about the countries of the world. Under the tab drop down click on “Western Hemisphere etc.”


Western Hemipshere Country Embassies: www.embassy.org

Contains information about country embassies in Washington, D.C. and their consulates throughout the United States.


High School and College Model OAS (Organization of American States) programs Log onto:www. OAS.org. In the search box enter “MOAS.” - Information about high school and college Model Organization of American States programs.

College/University Pan American Club - Organization, Leadership, and Operations Manual:
Click here to download the manual in PDF


NATIONAL HOLIDAYS, CULTURE AND ART
Country national holidays: on an internet search engine: Example: Enter - “Argentina, national holidays and traditions.” A list of holidays appears. The national holidays of most all countries can be accessed.

Art and Culture
Culture: On an internet search engine enter: Culture, then country name
Art: On an internet search engine enter: Art images, then country nameArt: On the OAS.org website: Enter Museum of the Americas. When the page opens, click on the Collection tab. The entire collection of art from OAS countries can be viewed.