If you’re a middle or high school geography teacher planning a unit on South America, you know how important it is to go beyond maps and capitals. Students learn best when they explore the region’s landscapes, cultures, and current events in ways that are hands-on, visual, and thought-provoking.

Here are 10 teacher-approved resources that make teaching the geography of South America engaging and memorable for your kids. Each resource links to a ready-to-download lesson, activity, or project you can use in your classroom today.

Use this as your go-to list for bringing the Amazon, Andes, and beyond to life in your classroom.

Resources for Teaching South America's Geography

1. Amazon River & Rainforest Escape Room Lesson

Get your students excited to “escape” the Amazon! In this fun activity, students solve puzzles and decode clues to learn about the Amazon River, rainforest ecosystems, and the geography of the region.

For middle school kids, use the printable clues to guide groups t...