1. ©2012, TESCCC Panama and Haiti Grade 6, Unit 3, Lesson 2

2. Scenario: You are a naval commander and your fleet is positioned in the Northwestern Pacific near the U.S. and Canadian border. Your orders are to report (along with your fleet) to Cuba. A war has ensued in Cuba and your fleet is needed immediately. Locate your current location. This is an approximation (based on the scenario) Locate your destination point Calculate (an approximation) the miles your fleet will have to travel to get from point A to point B. Use an atlas or your textbook and find a map of the Western Hemisphere to calculate the distance. How much time might it take you to get from point A to point B? What geographical factors pose disadvantages? ©2012, TESCCC

3. Questions to Consider 1.What are the geographical factors your fleet may encounter (other than distance)? 2.What human factors might become obstacles for completion of the journey? 3.Discuss with your group members possible ways to resolve the distance between point A to point B for your fleet’s success. ©2012, TESCCC

4. Panama’s Transportation Corridor: PANAMA CANAL ©2012, TESCCC