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Alexander von Humboldt was a Prussian geographer and naturalist made famous because of his perilous journeys through South America. From 1799 to 1804, Humboldt traversed the continent's jungles and mountains by foot, canoe, and horseback. His discoveries and contributions to modern science are significant — but largely forgotten. In this lesson, you'll create a 3D animation of his 6,000-mile journey through six countries. You'll then upload the video to YouTube so you can educate a wider audience.

Lesson plan

Make a scene Create a 3D scene and bookmark key locations for the animation. 45 minutes
Animate Humboldt's journey Build an animation that shows the adventures of Alexander von Humboldt in South America. 45 minutes

Builds skills in

3D GIS

Focus industry

  • Natural Resources

Requirements

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