Module 3 Overview

An image of a globe with Latin America highlighted in the vibrant color green

[Source: "Latin America" by Heraldry , Wikimedia Commons is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0]

Welcome to Module 3! In this module, you will be heading "south of the border" and learning about the geography of Latin America. Latin America is made up of all the America south of the United States border. It is made up of Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean islands, and South America. This area is called Latin America because most people who live here speak languages that come from Latin. This was the language of the ancient Romans.

Latin America is the longest landmass on earth. It is over 6000 miles from the United States and Mexican border down to the tip of South America. Geographers divide Latin America into three different regions, and in this module, you will learn about the three regions and their dynamic characteristics. These regions are Middle America, the Caribbean, and South America. This module will be a two-week experience for you to explore Latin America. Let's get started!

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Introduction
Instructions
Objectives
Timing
Completion

Introduction

Watch the following video to learn more about Latin America.

Video Transcript

[Source: “Video” by Bridget Stahler, Virtual Arkansas, using Canva is used with permission]

Instructions

Complete each activity in the module sequentially. Make sure you are honest in your participation. Academic integrity is a vital part of being successful in this course. Carefully read all pages, taking notes if necessary. If a page has media or links, be sure to explore each item as well.

Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to . . .

examine different maps to recognize geographic features, data, and location. [G.2.5.2]
evaluate how deforestation has affected the Amazon Rainforest. [G.2.5.4]
examine maps to understand population density. [G.2.5.6]
Examine how deforestation has affected the Amazon Rainforest through satellite images. [G.2.5.8]
describe the physical characteristics of South America.[G.3.5.4]
Compare regions for farming, population, tourism, etc. [G.3.5.6]
Analyze the positive and negative consequences of human impact on the Amazon Rainforest. [G.4.5.2]
examine different maps to recognize geographic features, data, and location. [G.2.5.2]
use and interpret websites that measure earthquakes, enabling them to gather accurate and reliable information about seismic activity worldwide. [G.2.5.2]
conclude how the geography of Mexico and Middle America has impacted the people of Central America. [G.2.5.4]
understand the impact Earthquakes and Volcanoes have on Middle America. [G.3.5.5]
conclude how climate, and geography influence where people live. [G.3.5.6]
examine maps to understand population density. [G.2.5.6]
conclude why people migrate to and from the Caribbean. [G.3.5.2]
describe the physical characteristics of the Caribbean.[G.3.5.4]
Compare regions for farming, population, tourism, etc. [G.3.5.6]

Timing

This module will take you 3 weeks.

Completion

You will know you have completed the module once all the activities in the checklist below have been finished. The activities are in a table that indicates the activity, its description, point value if graded. A blank final column has been added that you may use to check off completed items and track your average for the module if you print this page. Click the down arrow to view the checklist in line.

Module 3 Checklist

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