Map Challenge Central America & Caribbean Geography Activities - Print & Digital

Challenge students to solve clues about Central America’s geography to label and create maps of the region. The easy-to-follow instructions make these geography activities a fun way to integrate mapping into your curriculum. Say goodbye to bored students simply copying from textbooks to label maps! Everything you need is included!

First, students create a map of Central America using only absolute & relative location clues – NO reference maps are needed! Then, they examine various physical and political maps to solve clues about Central American geography. Finally, a drag-and-drop challenge assesses their learning of the countries, landforms, and bodies of water located on the continent.

Digital & Printable Resources:

• 3 Digital Clues Activities
• 2 Digital Map Challenges
• Clues Worksheet
• Mapping Worksheet
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Guide

Locations:

• 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, Atlantic Ocean, Mosquito Coast, Panama Canal, Lake Managua, Isthmus of Panama, Gulf of Honduras, Arenal Volcano, Pacific Ocean

Microsoft and Google Compatible

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS