Students will emerge with a deeper understanding of the key concepts and themes that define modern Central American history, a more nuanced view of U.S. foreign policy in that history, and an appreciation of its impact on Latinx migration in recent years.

In this lesson, students learn about three different animals — all indigenous to Central America and help us understand the region’s ecosystems.

This interactive map lesson provides students with clues based on the history and geography of Central America so that they can find and remember the location of each country.