Map Challenge South America - Geography of Latin America - Print & Digital

Challenge students to solve clues about South America’s geography to label and create maps of the continent. 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 South America using only absolute & relative location clues – NO reference maps are needed! Then, they examine various physical and political maps to solve clues about South 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:

• Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname, Amazon River, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Southern Ocean, Sao Francisco River, Lake Titicaca, Strait of Magellan, Orinoco River, Parana River, Central America, Falkland Islands, Cape Horn, Andes, Amazon Basin, Pampas, Atacama Desert, Brazilian Highlands, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, Guiana Highlands, Llanos

Microsoft and Google Compatible

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