Latin America HEI

Latin America HEI 2020

Lesson 4.9

Use the map to answer Questions 1-4

Use the map to answer Questions 1-4

Benefits

Faster Trade

Faster military transportation

While watching the Panama Canal video on the next slide, answer questions 5-10.

Based on the picture, why was the canal built with the lock system?

Question 11

Welcome to Mexico City!

Negative Effects of Urban Sprawl in Mexico City

• Housing

• Running Water

• Electricity

• Sewage

• Trash Collection

• Roads

• Buildings

While watching the Negative Effects video, answer questions 12-16 on your worksheet.

Use the video on the next slide to define sustainable development.

Open Ended

How is this image an example of sustainable development in Mexico City?

Ecotourism

•A responsible traveler into natural areas that conserves the environment & improves the well-being of local people

What is Ecotourism?

Another example of a PUSH towards sustainable development!

Benefits of Ecotourism

• Travelers experience new cultures

• Nature is not damaged

• Helps local people by creating more jobs à which creates profit

• Doesn’t destroy animal habitats, or create more pollution/waste

Use the following videos to come up with places and examples of how ecotourism is being used around the world.