Southern Africa Map Practice Activities - Countries, Cities & Physical Geography
These engaging map activities focus on the region of Southern Africa. First, students examine physical and political maps to solve clues about South African 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:
Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland
Landforms:
Kalahari Desert, Namib Desert, Drakensberg Mts, Great Escarpment, Highveld, Great Karoo, Cape of Good Hope, Moçambique Plain, Khomas Highlands, Okavango Delta
Bodies of Water:
Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Orange River, Vaal River, Limpopo River, Okavango River
Capital Cities:
Gaborone, Botswana - Maseru, Lesotho - Windhoek, Namibia - Cape Town, South Africa - Mbabane, Swaziland
Aligned with Social Studies Standards:
- CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Grades: 5-12
Time: 90 minutes
Pages: 21