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    Spatial Thinking Activities

    Explore activities that help students understand geographic features, climate patterns, land use, and environmental vulnerabilities that shape our island.

    All
    geography
    maps
    location
    divisions
    mapping
    features
    environment
    climate
    weather
    change
    safety
    preparation
    conservation
    parks
    nature
    water
    resources
    Island Location

    Island Location

    Learn how to locate your island using lines of latitude and longitude on maps and globes.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Locate your island on maps/globes using lines of latitude and longitude
    • Describe your island's location in relation to the wider Caribbean
    • Appreciate the advantages of maps and technology in locating and describing your island's geography
    geography
    maps
    location
    2-3 lessons
    Medium
    Geographic Divisions

    Geographic Divisions

    Identify and map the geographic divisions of your country and understand their importance.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Identify the geographic divisions of your country
    • Label a map of your country to identify the geographic divisions
    • Appreciate the importance of geographic divisions for administration
    geography
    divisions
    mapping
    2-3 lessons
    Easy
    Physical Features

    Physical Features

    Explore the major physical features of your island and understand their environmental vulnerability.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Define and classify the major physical features of your island
    • Observe the differences between various land and water features
    • Appreciate that your island has natural geographic features that are environmentally vulnerable
    geography
    features
    environment
    3-4 lessons
    Medium
    Climate Patterns

    Climate Patterns

    Investigate the climate of your island, how it has changed over time, and the risks it poses.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Describe the climate of your island
    • Investigate the changes in climate over time
    • Appreciate that your climate has risks for your population
    climate
    weather
    change
    2-3 lessons
    Medium
    Weather Events

    Weather Events

    Learn about significant weather events and how to prepare for climate emergencies.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Identify significant weather events that have impacted the natural environment
    • Investigate the consequences of recent weather events on the built environment
    • Appreciate the need to prepare for climate emergencies
    weather
    safety
    preparation
    2-3 lessons
    Medium
    Parklands & Reserves

    Parklands & Reserves

    Discover the natural reserves and parklands in your country and their importance for preservation.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Determine the scope and nature of parklands or natural reserves in your country
    • Locate and describe the features and characteristics of these parklands or reserves
    • Appreciate the purpose of these areas for preserving flora, fauna, and human existence
    conservation
    parks
    nature
    2-3 lessons
    Easy
    Fresh Water Sources

    Fresh Water Sources

    Identify the sources of fresh water on your island and learn about water conservation.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Identify the sources and status of your island's fresh water
    • Determine ways that you can help conserve and protect local water sources
    • Appreciate the importance of protecting fresh water sources
    water
    conservation
    resources
    2-3 lessons
    Easy

    Teacher Resources

    Enhance your spatial thinking lessons with these helpful resources: