Unit 4: South America

Learning Intention for the Unit: 

Unit 4 focuses on the continent of South America. South America is a geographically diverse continent with a variety of physical features and social structures. Through the use of geographical thinking skills, inquiry, and collaboration, students will learn about the physical and cultural regional conditions that create a unique South American landscape, an understanding of which lays the foundation for learning about connections to other peoples and places on Earth. Through inquiry and the application of geography thinking skills, students will explore current issues South American nations face and offer viable solutions to the issues.