This Puerto Rico Territory Study is for middle and high school world geography teachers. It includes a presentation, printable worksheets, and a reading list. It is thoroughly-researched by a teacher and school librarian.
This Puerto Rico US Territory Study is for middle and high school world geography teachers. It includes a presentation, printable worksheets, and a reading list. It is thoroughly-researched by a teacher and school librarian.
This Puerto Rico US Territory Study is for middle and high school world geography teachers. It includes a presentation, printable worksheets, and a reading list. It is thoroughly-researched by a teacher and school librarian.
This Puerto Rico US Territory Study is for middle and high school world geography teachers. It includes a presentation, printable worksheets, and a reading list. It is thoroughly-researched by a teacher and school librarian. All text is editable.

Puerto Rico US Territory Study

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Take a trip to Puerto Rico! This Puerto Rico US Territory Study was created for geography units about Caribbean countries. It explores Puerto Rican geography, maps, culture, history, flag, economy, people, foods, government, problems and challenges, and more.

 

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FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS PUERTO RICO US TERRITORY STUDY

  • Recommended for: Grades 6-9
  • Lesson Duration: 2-3 lessons (about 100-150 minutes total; can be shortened by removing some slides)
  • Formats: PPT, Google Slides, and/or PDF
  • Editable: YES; all text is editable

 

HOW OFTEN IS THIS PUERTO RICO US TERRITORY STUDY UPDATED?

Geographical and political information can change quickly and without warning. Most information in this Puerto Rico Territory Study is unlikely to change frequently, but you never know! I will update the information periodically, but you can edit the information in the presentation as needed.

The information in this Puerto Rico Territory Study was last updated on April 22, 2025. Once you buy this country study, all future updates are free. Just redownload the file from TPT to get the update.

 

THIS PUERTO RICO US TERRITORY STUDY INCLUDES:

  • Puerto Rico presentation – PPT and Google Slides versions
  • Presentation includes 42 slides with full-color photos or maps on every slide
  • 3 printable worksheets (5 pages, editable text)
  • Activities include two crossword puzzles (one is larger print) – the clues and answers are in the same order, but the layouts are different sizes
  • answer keys (5 pages, all editable except for crossword puzzle)
  • Printable list of recommended Puerto Rico picture book read-alouds and recommended fiction titles for Grades 6-10

 

PRINTABLE PUERTO RICO ACTIVITIES

  • 1-page Puerto Rico at-a-glance fill-in activity
  • Puerto Rico crossword – includes 19 clues/answers and two variations
  • “What’s Your Puerto Rico IQ?”- trivia/research questions
  • answer keys for all activities (5 pages)
  • all text is editable

 

THIS PUERTO RICO PRESENTATION INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT:

  • Puerto Rico flag
  • Puerto Rico on maps of North America, the Caribbean, and the world
  • Greater Antilles
  • Water and land borders
  • Languages and people
  • Brief history of colonization
  • Puerto Ricans are American citizens
  • Religion
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Health and welfare
  • Landforms – beaches, mountains, lakes, salt flats, waterfalls, islets, cays
  • Climate
  • Impact of Hurricane Maria
  • Plant and animal biodiversity
  • Things to see and do
  • Food – arroz con gandules, Lechón asado, mofongo
  • Capital
  • Government
  • Economy
  • Corruption Perceptions Index
  • Problems and challenges
  • Discussion question – would you want to visit?

 

HOMESCHOOLING PARENT?

My Country Studies are great for homeschool! I used them with my homeschooled 7th and 9th grade boys just a few years ago. We studied a different country each week, and they loved them and learned a TON!

 

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HIGH-QUALITY RESOURCES ARE A SOURCE OF PRIDE!

I take great pride in creating resources that are of the highest quality. I also update my resources regularly to ensure currency and best practices for 21st Century libraries and classrooms.

This Puerto Rico Territory Study was last updated on April 22, 2025.

If you have a question or want to request an activity, please feel free to email me directly at ge**************@*********ts.net. I also respond to TPT questions quickly.