Central America Geography Activity - Latin America Create a Map Worksheet
This Central America geography activity challenges students to create a Latin America map using absolute and relative location clues—no reference maps are required! This engaging geography activity takes map-making to the next level and encourages critical thinking. Break the cycle of students simply copying from a book to label their maps. With easy-to-follow directions, this method makes integrating mapping into your classroom enjoyable! Everything you need is included!
Includes Printable Resources: Microsoft & PDF
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Printable Map Worksheet
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"Where is it?" Clues Worksheet
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Answer Key
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Teacher Reference Guide
Locations Covered:
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Guatemala
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El Salvador
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Honduras
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Nicaragua
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Costa Rica
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Panama
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Belize
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Mexico
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Cuba
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Greater Antilles
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Haiti
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Puerto Rico
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Dominican Republic
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Jamaica
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Bahamas
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Central America
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Lesser Antilles
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South America
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Sierra Madre Mts.
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Caribbean Sea
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Lake Nicaragua
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Pacaya Volcano
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Mosquito Coast
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Panama Canal
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Lake Managua
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Isthmus of Panama
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Gulf of Honduras
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Arenal Volcano
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Pacific Ocean
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Grades: 5-12
Time: 45 minutes
Pages: 4