Geography, Panama Canal's History & Infrastructure With PowerPoint
By Geography and Math Made Easy
For Middle School and High School Geography and World History Studies. Looking for a cool geography or American history topic to teach your students about? Why not dive into the fascinating world of the Panama Canal and its infrastructure? The building of the Panama Canal was a great revolution that improved global trade between the western and eastern hemispheres. Splitting Central America and South America, this engineering marvel connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making it a crucial trade route. It is called the Panama Canal Zone. Your students can learn about its construction, history, and significance in global trade. President Theodore Roosevelt spent $365 million in the early 1900s to build the canal that would make history! They'll be amazed by the sheer scale of this project and how it revolutionized international shipping. Not only is it educational, but it's also a great way to spark curiosity and interest in geography and world history. Plus, who doesn't love a good story about overcoming challenges and engineering feats? It was a great feat and the 50-mile canal of lock was built in only 10 years! Amazing! THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES: • Introductory PowerPoint • Suggested Videos linked to our website for easy access. • The Pathway Between Two Seas 12 Station Reading Activities. This can be student self-paced or teacher-led. • 12 Task Cards to go along with Stations + Answer Guides • Station Bingo Card & Instructions • The Panama Canal Edgar Alber Guest Poem An
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