Geography: The Forgotten Pan American Highway of the Americas

Most Americans don’t even know the Pan-American Highway exists.

The lesson begins with a short introductory PowerPoint presentation that gains students' interest in the highway. Students will work together in cooperative groups or individually to learn about the longest highway in the Western Hemisphere, that has ultimately been forgotten. They will trace the route through an interactive reading activity. Students will then work together to plan a road trip along the highway along the Pan American Highway, stopping at 14 different destinations along the route.

Starting in Alaska and stretching to Argentina, this is the Western Hemisphere’s longest highway. (Relative Location) Studying the Pan-American Highway in geography is essential for understanding the interconnectedness of the North and South American continents.

The Pan-American Highway spans over 19,000 miles. It is the longest road in the world. By examining the highway’s route, geographers gain insight into diverse landscapes, climates, and cultures. (Place: Physical Characteristics) This helps us appreciate the geographical features that shape the regions it traverses. It also reveals how human activities have influenced the environment. (Human-Environment Interaction)

Moreover, the Pan-American Highway plays a crucial role in facilitating trade and commerce between countries in the Americas. (Movement of goods and services) It serves as a major transportation artery, connecting economies and promoting economic growth in the region. Studying the highway provides valuable insights into the patterns of trade and migration within the Americas. (Movement of people and ideas) It also uncovers the challenges and opportunities from its construction and maintenance. Understanding the highway’s significance in globalization and regional integration helps geographers. This is an amazing route to study running through North America, Central America, and South America.

☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students

☑ Check out the preview to see what is included.

INCLUDES:

? Teacher-Detailed Instructions
? The Forgotten Pan-American Highway Introductory PowerPoint
? The Forgotten Pan-American Highway Reading Activity
? Pan-American Map to use alongside the reading activity
? Student Research Guide to help guide them in their research at each destination along the Pan-American Highway.
? Most Interesting Facts Activity Sheet
? Exit Cards

Visit our store Geography & Math Made Easy to view other related resources.

OTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY LIKE:

✧ Central & South America Resources
✧ Central & South America Bundle
✧ Latin American Resources
✧ Let Us Build A Bundle Just For You! — Simply, choose the lesson you want and get each at a discount when you bundle them.

........................................................................................................................................................
CREATE A CUSTOM BUNDLE & SAVE UP TO 20%

Do you need $25 or more of resources from our store and want to save up to 20%? Just let me know and a customized bundle can be created for you. Learn more about how to Create Your Custom Bundle.
.........................................................................................................................................................
Disclaimer:
One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.
........................................................................................................................................................
© Geography & Math Made Easy Resources. Created by Martha Boykin ^ Will Boykin. All rights reserved. Purchase of this product grants the purchaser the right to reproduce pages for classroom use only. If you are not the original purchaser, please download the item from my store before making copies. Copying, editing, selling, redistributing, or posting any part of this product on the internet is strictly forbidden. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
.........................................................................................................................................................

Related Topics:
geography and math made easy, geography, geography activities, Latin American, Central America, South American, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama in North America, and Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina in South America.,Pan American Highway, the longest highway in the world, forgotten highway, lost highway, travel, road trip,

Total Pages | 8 Page Lesson + 4 PowerPoint
Answer Key | N/A
Teaching Duration | 90 minutes
Tags | PowerPoint Presentations
Activities : Lesson