Countries and Territories of South America Lesson Plans

Students focus on the geography of the countries of South America. Using a map, they identify the European countries who claimed the South American countries and research the influences they had on South America. To end the lesson, they write an essay about the South American country they want to live in with supporting details.

Students explore South America. In this geography skills instructional activity, students research South America by using political, physical, and population maps.  

Sixth graders complete a five-week unit investigating the eight major biomes of South America. They conduct Internet research, collect short-term and long-term climate data, and create a HyperStudio slideshow stack about a selected biome of South America.

Students explore South America. In this South American lesson, students use their geography skills to create population, terrain, biomes/vegetation, and major exports maps. Students present their finished maps to their classmates and discuss how maps allow users to learn about places.

Students explore the physical and cultural geography of a region of the Andes. They view and discuss an introductory video on South America. In small groups, they research either the northern, central or southern Andes to create a physical map of the region and a presentation on the countries and cultures of the region.

Students visit a country in South America. For this geography lesson, students watch a power point presentation on South America. Students are introduced to the country of Brazil and the languages spoken there. Students color a map of South America.

Students explore South America. In this geography lesson, students research landmarks of historical or national significance and use their findings to create slideshows.

Students become familiar with a famous city or landmark, ancient ruin, or natural wonder found in South America. They create a slideshow with images and facts about the significance of that South American site and present it to the class.

Students examine different aspects of the South American continent, including its geography, climate, industry, and political boundaries. They create a map of South America illustrating a particular aspect of the continent.

Students explore South America. In this geography skills lesson, students watch a video about the geographical features of the continent. Students complete worksheets on the topic.