11/8/2023 0 Comments Google earth view mapsHave students view the satellite imagery for clues, and if needed, direct them to identify the train and rail infrastructure in and around the port. Then ask students how they think goods are transported in and out of the port. Ask students what they think is imported and exported from this port (major imports include products such as furniture, footwear, electronics, cars, and apparel major exports include paper wastepaper, cotton, animal feed, and scrap metal). Explain to students that there are many important ports around the world and that the Port of Los Angeles is one of the largest cargo ports in the United States. Then have students type “Port of Los Angeles” into Google Earth search and fly to this location. Start by having students watch this video as an introduction to the challenges of shipping cargo and then answer questions about the video in the Questions tab on the page.
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