Coastal Lowlands of Middle America

Begin with the physical map so students can place features, then use the other sheets by theme. The island sheet pairs well with a math lesson on ratios.

Compare Gulf, Pacific and Yucatan lowlands by land, rainfall, soil, crops and ports. The directions on the page read: Read the text and study the diagram of a mountain range. Use them to complete page 2. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade World Geography and Regions, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

The sheet names tierra fria, tierra templada and tierra caliente. Tierra fria is about 1,800 to 3,600 meters with wheat and potatoes, templada is about 900 to 1,800 meters with coffee and corn, and caliente runs from sea level up.

They graph Pico de Orizaba, Popocatepetl, Tajumulco, Chirripo and Irazu and note which are volcanoes. Elevations are given in meters.

The sheet says volcanic islands form where one plate slides under another, coral islands are mostly limestone made by ancient reefs, and older rock islands are folded blocks pushed up over millions of years.