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Fifteen of the twenty-three countries ore lobeled on the mop. Puerto Rico, which belongs
to the U.5., is olso lobeled.
The fifteen countries include
. the Bohomos, Conodo, Mexico, ond the United Sfotes;
. the Centrol Americon countries of Belize, Costo Rico, El Solvodor,Guotemolo,
Honduros, Nicoroguo, ond Ponoma; ond
. the 6reoter Antilles islond notions of Cubo, Dominicon
Republic, Hoiti, ond Jomoico.
Nofe: The eight countries ond eight dependencies in the Lesser Antilles ore not lobeled on
the mop. The eight countries include Antigua ond Borbudo, Borbodos, Dominico, Grenoda,
5t. Kitts ond Nevis, 5t. Lucio, 5t. Vincent ond the Grenodines, ond Trinidod ond Tobogo.
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Picturing North Americcl
Monday
1
. When you picture a place in your mind, what kind of map are you making?
2, Don't look at the map of North America. Which country is north of the
U.S., and which country is south of the U.S.?
Tiresday
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Look at the shape of the United States on the map. Name two states that
border the Pacific Ocean.
2. Look at the shape of the United States. Name two states that border
Mexico.
Wednesday
1
. Study the seven countries that make up Central America. Turn over
the map and list as many as you can remember.
2.
Which large island is part of North America, but belongs to a country in
Europe? The island territory belongs to which country?
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Thursday
1.
Picture Alaska within the borders of the contiguous United States. ls
Alaska smaller, larger, or the same size as Texas?
2.
Which island that is labeled in the Greater Antilles is not a country, but
rather a part of another country?
Friday
1. Study the Greater Antilles island nations. Turn over the map and name
as many as you can remember.
2.
Study the waterways that are labeled on the map. Turn over the map
and name as many as you can remember.
Challenge
Study the map of North America, making a mental picture of it. Turn the
map over. On a blank piece of paper, draw a map sketch of North America.
Remember to label as many countries and waterways as you can. Compare
your sketch with the map.
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