Location : Lesson Objectives

Students will,
• Describe the geography, topography, and demographics of Bolivia.
• Compare and contrast Bolivia to states in the United States (USA) and other countries.
• Describe the topography and vegetation of Noel Kempff Mercado National Park (NKMNP) and compare it to states in the USA.
• Differentiate between tropical and temperate rainforests.
• Describe the soil in a tropical forest.
• Identify natural resources, economic, and human impact issues in NKMNP.

Fact or Fiction?
This is an engagement activity. It will help assess students’ background knowledge. Engagement activities are not graded.

Fact? Yes, Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America.
Fact? No, it does not rain almost everyday in a rainforest, there are dry seasons.
Fact? No, the area of Bolivia is not smaller than Texas, they are similar in size.
Fact? No, most Bolivian rainfall does not occur in July and August but in December and January.

The interactive world map below will encourage students to zoom in on the starting point for this exploration. It will help assess student knowledge of Bolivia's location. Some students will be able to find Bolivia with little effort; others will require more time. This exercise should not be graded. It draws upon students' background knowledge, not what is learned in this exploration.