Curated OER
Landforms and Resource Regions
In this geographical regions worksheet, students read a short passage, examine 2 maps which show landforms and regions in South America, then answer 4 comprehension questions based on the information from the maps and the reading passage.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: South America
Offers an overview of the continent of South America, featuring information about politics, geography, and population statistics. Click on the name of a country to discover more details.
Other
Museum of Unnatural History: Virtual Exploration Society: Colonel Percy Fawcett
Read about the exciting adventures of Col. Percy Fawcett as he mapped the jungles of South America in the early 20th century.
PBS
Amazon: South America
Map of South America in which students can use the interactive site to explore political, physical, climate and populaton features.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: The South America Quiz
Take this interactive map quiz from Lizard Point to practice and test your knowledge of South American geography.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Geography of South America
A fun word search game with terms from South American geography. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.