This resource introduces students to the essential skills of map reading and interpretation through an engaging activity focused on South America. The goal is to observe and compare the features of a political map and a physical map of the specified region between 0-40°S and 70-80°W. Students are prompted to discuss what they see, think about the significance of various colors and symbols, and express their curiosities about the landscape. Additionally, the resource encourages hypothesis formation concerning the meanings of specific color representations on the maps, thus fostering critical thinking and analytical skills in geographical contexts.