Unit Plan
Curated OER

We've got the whole world in our hands

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where In the World Am I?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify their location in the world after studying latitude, longitude, relative location, and absolute location. They use assigned web site to find information to make a flipbook that answers questions about their location in...
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Getting to Know My World

For Teachers 1st
Students participate in hands-on activities using maps and globes to identify geographical features. Students use map legends to identify direction. Students locate oceans, continents, countries, states and cities. Handouts and...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Geography of Central America and the Caribbean

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun word search game with terms from Central America and the Caribbean geography. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Central America: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of Central America.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: The Central America Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 14 question geography quiz to test your knowledge of Central America.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Modern Latin America, 1808 Present

For Teachers 9th - 10th
MIT offers an exhaustive collection of materials covering Latin American culture and politics from 1808 through the present and is accompanied with homework/exam possibilities. Issues covered in lecture notes and readings include Latin...
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That Quiz

That Quiz: Practice Test: Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a practice test which allows users to test their geographical knowledge of the Americas.
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Other

Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Central America and the Caribbean

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, study the geography of the countries of Central America and the Caribbean. Facts such as flags, maps, exports, natural resources, and languages.
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Regional and World Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps of major areas of the world can be downloaded here. The maps have excellent detail and are in color.
Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the Central American country of Costa Rica through "Facts at a Glance." Discover details about geography, culture, economy, government, and climate. Expanded information can be found in the commentary section.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the Central American country of Guatemala through "Facts at a Glance." Discover information about geography, culture, economy, government, climate, and more.
Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Panama

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site on Panama that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations.
Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: The Bahamas

For Students 9th - 10th
All you ever wanted to know about the Bahamas can be found here. Organized by quick fact charts or more detailed commentary, information includes geography, government, economy, climate, and more.
Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and exhaustive resource for finding much information on the Central American province of Honduras. Organized by quick facts that are shown in chart form or longer commentaries.
Handout
Other

Organization of American States Children's Page: Belize

For Students 3rd - 8th
Full of useful information relating to the country of Belize. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, climate, government, history, economy, culture, agriculture, holydays, photos, national symbols, national anthem, and...
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Other

Embassy of Belize in Washington, d.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the Embassy of Belize in the U.S. Gives information about the government, history, population, languages, cities, geography, foreign affairs, and tourism of Belize.
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Other

Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington, d.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
The home of the official website of the Embassy of Costa Rica is full of excellent information about the government, geography, economy, culture, tourism, national symbols, and environment of this beautiful country. Includes photos and a...
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Other

Embassy of Honduras in Washington, d.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of the Embassy of Honduras in the United States. Has an abundance of information on tourist destinations and general facts on country-specific topics including art, geography, climate, government, history,...
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Republic of Honduras. Features information on geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (September 2011)
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Garifuna

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Garifuna who live in Central America. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Other

Seterra: North and Central America: Countries Map Quiz Game

For Students 6th - 8th
Test your knowledge and see if you can place all the countries in North America in their correct spot!