Central America and Caribbean Create a Map Activity | Solve Geography Clues
Take map making to the next level and end the cycle of bored students copying from a book to label maps! Challenge your class to think critically and create a map of Central America and the Caribbean Islands by solving absolute and relative location clues - NO reference maps needed! Easy-to-follow directions make this a fun way to integrate mapping in your classroom! Everything you need is included!
Includes Printable Resources: Microsoft & PDF
- Printable Map Worksheet
- "Where is it?" Clues Worksheet
- Answer Key
- Teacher Reference Guide
Locations Covered:
- Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, Mexico, Cuba, Greater Antilles, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas, Central America, Lesser Antilles, South America, Sierra Madre Mts., Caribbean Sea, Lake Nicaragua, Pacaya Volcano, Mosquito Coast, Panama Canal, Lake Managua, Isthmus of Panama, Gulf of Honduras, Arenal Volcano, Pacific Ocean
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Grades: 5-12
Time: 45 minutes
Pages: 4