Atlas Scavenger Hunt

Worksheet Description

The “Atlas Scavenger Hunt” worksheet is an interactive and educational tool designed to teach students how to use an atlas effectively. By engaging in a scavenger hunt, students are prompted to look up a variety of geographic details, enhancing their knowledge of world geography and their ability to quickly find information.

The worksheet provides a series of questions that range from identifying the number of countries in South America to describing the terrain of France, determining the number of landlocked U.S. states, naming Canada’s provinces, and locating countries south of the equator.

Students are also encouraged to investigate which hemisphere Germany is in and to gather interesting facts about Hawaii, as well as to pinpoint the latitude and longitude of the capital of Indonesia. This range of questions requires them to navigate through different sections of an atlas, including maps, indices, and various geographical entries.

As students complete the worksheet, they develop crucial reference skills and a broader understanding of global geography, which are important in an increasingly interconnected world. This worksheet supports the development of students’ research capabilities, preparing them for more advanced studies and informed global citizenship.