Outreach World - Latin American Geography

Latin American Geography

by Robert Chavez

The purpose of this lesson is to provide students with the concept of Latin American geography, including land forms, water, climate, vegetation and population density.

The lesson describes a three-step approach to teaching geography, and includes a short bibliography. Keywords

Global Regions: Latin America

Centers: University of New Mexico, Latin American and Iberian Institute

Recommended by: RETANET: Resources for Teaching about the Americas

Year Produced: 1996

Material: Online curriculum

Basic Concepts: Culture and Society, Environment, Multiculturalism

Disciplines: History and Social Studies

Fields: Curriculum

Time Periods: Contemporary

Levels: Middle School (6-8)