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Map challenge for Southwestern Asia and Northern Africa with colorful map and 'Social Studies Stuff' logo.
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Collection of educational maps on a world map background with digital and print versions text.
Educational materials for Middle East geography with maps and text on a world map background.
Educational materials on the Middle East including maps and labels on a wooden surface.
Educational materials on a wooden surface, including maps and text about Google and Microsoft compatibility.

Map Challenge SW Asia and North Africa - Middle East Geography - Print & Digital

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Challenge students to solve clues about Southwest Asia and North Africa’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 SW Asia and North Africa using only absolute & relative location clues – NO reference maps are needed! Then, they examine various physical and political maps to solve clues about the geography of the Middle East. Finally, a drag-and-drop challenge assesses their learning of the countries, landforms, and bodies of water located in the region.

 

Digital & Printable Resources:

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

 

Locations:

  • Egypt, Turkey, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf, Nile River, Atlas Mountains, Arabian Desert, Sahara Desert, Suez Canal, Arabian Sea, Euphrates River, Tigris River, Plateau of Iran, Anatolian Plateau, Sinai Peninsula, Black Sea, Arabian Peninsula, Indian Ocean, Zagros Mountains, Ahaggar Mts., Ahaggar Mts, Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Israel, Syria, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain

 

Microsoft and Google Compatible

 

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

 

Grades: 5-12

Time: 1 hour

Pages: 17