World Heritage sites

We have been reading about World Heritage Sites in class. 

Here is an interactive map of all the heritage sites in the world https://whc.unesco.org/en/interactive-map/

 The Great Barrier Reef in the Pacific Ocean, and the dugong. 

The Great Pyramid's and the history of Egypt's pyramids.

   

 The historical center of the city of Córdoba in Spain.

 

Finally, did you know some World Heritage Sites are at risk? Why do you think that is?

The biggest countries on Earth

 

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What is Coasteering?

Coasteering is an adventure sport that you can practice in many places around the world. It is very popular in places like Wales, Britain. What do you think about this sport? Would you like to practice it?

 

If you are interested by this sport, you can check out this website for more information https://www.visitwales.com/activity/activity/celtic-quest-coasteering-932512

Geography

 

Geographical world records

Here are some videos related to our reading from page 132.

First, we can travel to the Dead Sea with Conan O'Brien, a famous American TV presenter.

 

The Atacama Desert is especially beautiful when it rains, because it fills with flowers.

   

 Here's a man climbing Angel Falls.

 

And here is a clip from the Pixar film "Up". You can see how they inspired themselves on Angel Falls.

 

In this video, you can discover the history of Egypt and the river Nile. 

 

 And here's why the Nile was so important in Ancient Egypt. 

 

On this BBC clip, you can check out why the Nile is so fertile. 

Finally, here's a meditation video that travels around the river Nile. It's a nice way to rest your brain after a tiring day exploring!

Photographing history videos

Here is a video about the famous picture Earthrise.

And here is a video about the story of the Tank Man and the events in Tianamen Square.

 

Which of these pictures do you prefer? Why?

 

Finally, this is a song by Ed Sheeran about the feelings a photograph can evoke. What is your favourite photograph? Why?