Chapter Graphic
 : Mexico
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Level: Year 8
Approach: One to one
Focus: Interpreting a map of Mexico and Central America.
1.8 Megs
Resources: Map of Mexico, ruler.

Questions / instructions:
In this activity we'll be looking at this map of Mexico. Have a look at the map. Then I'll ask you some questions. Give student map. Allow time to look at the map. If necessary help student to locate places.

 
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1. Look at Mexico City.
Using the key to help you, tell me two facts about Mexico City.

2000–4000m above sea level
57
capital city
68
Other correct facts: 2 or more
2
1
17
2. If I was to travel from Mexico City to Leon, approximately how far would that be?
There is a ruler here if you want to use it.
300–330km
300–330
28
4
3. The map shows that Mexico has several neighbours.
Tell me two neighbours of Mexico.
U.S.A.
66
Honduras
26
Guatemala
18
other correct
2
Number correct: 2 or more
41
1
30
4. Show me where the highest area of land is in Mexico.
identified correct area
70
5. What city is close to 100 degrees longitude and 25 degrees latitude?
Monterrey
22
Commentary:
The year 8 students had mixed success with this task. They struggled with the use of a scale to measure distance, with identifying small countries on the map, and with using longitude and latitude data to locate a city.
 
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