Geography is about much more than staring at a map. We've designed three fun sample structures to demonstrate how Superstructures can help your students dive deeper into the countries they are studying and make real connections to each place on the map.
In this Connect structure, students consolidate a plethora of information about the Panama Canal—everything from engineering feats to economic factors to physical geography—all in one place. Ask your students to color-code their ideas (red for human activity, yellow for economics, and green for physical geography) to reveal patterns and deepen understanding. Use this Structure in your classroom!
With this Debate structure, students confront the complexity of a real-world issue that doesn’t have a single “right” answer. Students tackle one of the region’s most debated questions: Is the Amazon a resource to be developed or a landscape to be protected? They consider both sides and use their understanding of geography to make thoughtful, evidence-based claims while building skills in responding thoughtfully to peers. Use this Structure in your classroom!
A fun way to get students really motivated about a part of the world is to ask them to imagine taking a vacation there. In this Spectrum structure, students rank countries based on how much they'd to visit each of them. Students will do this activity because it's fun, but will also be making real life choices based on what they've already earned. It may even encourage them to learn a bit more. Use this Structure in your classroom!
We are excited to see how these structures bring your geography lessons to life—sparking curiosity, generating discussion, and giving every student a voice. And, with Soop's Structure Starter, you can tap into the power of AI to instantly generate a brand-new structure tailored to whatever your students are learning.