Western Asia Map Skills Activity - Regional Geography Practice

These engaging map activities focus on West Asia. First, students examine physical and political maps to solve clues about Western Asian geography. Then, a drag-and-drop challenge assesses their learning of the region’s states, major cities, bodies of water, and landforms. The easy-to-follow instructions make these activities a fun way to integrate mapping into your curriculum. Everything you need is included!

What's Included:

• 4 Map Clues Activities
• 3 Map Challenge Activities
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Guide

Nations:

Bahrain, Cyprus, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UAE, Yemen

Landforms:

Taurus Mts, Asir & Hejaz Mountains, Anatolian Plateau, Syrian Desert, Rub' al Khali, Zagros Mts, Plateau of Iran, Elburz Mts, Arabian Peninsula

Bodies of Water:

Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Strait of Hormuz, Tigris River, Euphrates River

Major Cities:

Baghdad, Iraq – Tehran, Iran – Jerusalem, Israel – Amman, Jordan – Beirut, Lebanon – Doha, Qatar – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Damascus, Syria – Istanbul, Turkey – Dubai, UAE

Aligned with Social Studies Standards:

• CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

Grades: 5-12

Time: 90 minutes

Pages: 21