The Americas: The Caribbean Watch Kit
The Caribbean spans more than a million square miles; and lies between the planet’s two largest oceans.
Just north of the equator, a tropical paradise lies between the planet’s two largest oceans, the Atlantic and the Pacific. The Caribbean spans more than a million square miles. It’s fringed to the east by a chain of volcanic islands, to the north by Cuba and the Bahamas, and to the west by Central America.
Where in The Americas is the Caribbean?
Do you know where the Caribbean is? Take a moment and think about what places are part of the Caribbean.
Before you watch The Americas: The Caribbean have fun exploring and discussing the following:
- Find where you live on a map.
- Find the Caribbean on a map. How far are you from the Caribbean?
- Have you ever visited the Caribbean? If yes, where did you go? What was your favorite experience?
- What wildlife (animals) did you see?
As you watch The Americas: The Caribbean, think about the following:
After watching, answer the following questions:
Test Your Fun Animal Knowledge
Reading with Ranger Rick®
NWF Connections: Learn more about the Caribbean’s wildlife featured in The Americas
Take Action
Find out your “Plastic Eco-Score” and learn how to minimize the chance of plastic waste getting into the waterways and harming wildlife.
Notes for Educators
Where in The Americas is the Caribbean? can easily be adapted for any classroom.
Accept The Americas Green HourTM School Challenge and apply for a grant to jumpstart your project today. Your school or youth program could be awarded a grant from $500 to $10,000.
Watch The Americas Sunday at 8/7 c on NBC and streaming next day on Peacock.
