Programs
and Activities: Part 1. Guatemala and Mexico
Getting Ready 1 (15 minutes)
How's
Your Mental Map?
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Leader: Part of this activity involves discussion with partners.
Please be sure that everyone has a partner before they engage
in the activity and help people keep track of time. The first
five minutes of this activity should be done individually
and the last 10 minutes should be spent with a partner.
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What is your
mental map of Guatemala? Without the benefit of an atlas, take
five minutes and sketch a map of Guatemala. Include whatever
features of the land and people that you know, and its neighboring
countries in the region of Latin America.
When you have
completed your mental map, take 10 minutes to discuss your
map with a partner. What features did you both include? Where
did your maps differ? What previous experience or knowledge influenced
your final mental map? Our case study and classroom segment for
Part 1 investigate human migration issues in Latin America. Based
on your map and discussion, individually write down what you consider
to be a good geographic inquiry question relating to migration.
Be thinking
of your inquiry question as you watch the video program.
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