1. Virtual Field Trip Welcome as we explore some of the natural wonders of the world. Pack your bags, grab your passport and let’s go!

2. First stop will be Fredericton Airport where we will be boarding a plane to ……….

3. The Grand Canyon

4. Welcome to the Grand Canyon. Your task will be to answer the following questions on this great natural wonder. ·How was it formed? ·How long have people lived in the Grand Canyon? ·How long is it? ·What happened in 1919 to the Grand Canyon? ·What did Teddy Roosevelt call it?

5. Some links to aid you: http://www.arizona-leisure.com/grand-canyon-history.html http://www.nps.gov/features/grca/001/archeology/index.html http:// www.nps.gov/grca/historyculture/index.htm http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/parks-and-nature- places/cave-canyon-desert/us_grandcanyon/

6. Now that you have completed your tour of the Grand Canyon, it is time to move on to your next destination ……….. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=airplane+landings&view=detail&mid=06 7BAB353812BA2C572B067BAB353812BA2C572B&first=41&FORM=NVPFVR&qft =+filterui%3aduration-short

7. Lima, Peru

8. From Lima you will take a car into the foothills of the Andes Mountains

9. What continent(s) are the Andes located in? How tall is the highest peak? How many different countries do they go through? Name them. Name three animals/birds that live in the Andes. What minerals are mined in the Andes? Welcome to the Andes Mountains. Your challenge will be to answer the following questions on this breath-taking mountain range.

10. Andes Mountains links to help in your search: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/23692/Andes-Mountains http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/andes.htm http://www.windows2universe.org/geography/andes.html

11. And with that we bid a fond farewell to the Andes and it’s time to break out your sun-block as we board a plane to …….

12. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

13. Our natural wonder here is Rio de Janeiro’s spectacular harbour. Answer these questions concerning this natural wonder and the city: What is the name of one of the islands in the harbour? How was the harbour created? What famous statue overlooks the harbour? Name one of the mountains surrounding the bay. What is the population of Rio de Janeiro?

14. Here are some useful links to help you learn more about this wonder. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-19899130 http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Rio_de_Janeiro.aspx http://sevennaturalwonders.org/the-original/harbour-of-rio-de-janeiro/ http://homepages.uel.ac.uk/u0910777/Project/Harbor%20of%20Rio%20De%2 0Janeiro.html

15. It’s time to say good-bye to South America and the friendly people of Brazil and spread our wings to our next destination ……..

16. Paricutin Volcano, Mexico

17. Welcome to Morelia, Mexico and our exploration of the Paricutin Volcano. Don’t worry, it is not in danger of erupting today but just to be safe, we will not be climbing it. Safety first! When did the volcano first form? What makes this a natural wonder? How tall is the volcano? What was on the land before the volcano formed? What was the name of the person who first witnessed the volcano?

18. Paricutin Volcano links: http://sevennaturalwonders.org/the-original/paricutin/ http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/29457-assignment- discovery-paricutin-video.htm http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Paricutin_Vol cano http://paricutin.com/default.htm

19. Now it is time to head east and cross the Atlantic Ocean to Africa. What do you think we are going to discover there?

20. The Sahara Desert

21. We are landing in Tunis, Tunisia to explore the Sahara Desert. Looks impressive doesn’t it? Now imagine living in the Sahara Desert. How do you think you would manage living here? What would be your biggest challenge? But today your challenge is to answer these five questions. What are the three bodies of water that border the Sahara? Name 6 countries that the Sahara lies in. Is the Sahara the world’s largest desert? Why? What is the only river that runs through the Sahara year- round? What are three mammals that live in the Sahara?

22. And you will find your answers here: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/516375/Sahara http://geography.about.com/od/locateplacesworldwide/a/sahar adesert.htm http://sevennaturalwonders.org/africa/sahara-desert/ http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/parks-and- nature-places/cave-canyon-desert/chad_gueltaarchei/

23. And back we go on our trusty airplane to our next marvel. Want a hint where we are going? You already looked at it while learning about the Sahara.

24. Cairo, Egypt and the Nile River

25. Welcome to one of the most famous rivers in the whole world. We hope you enjoy your stay in this ancient land. How long is the Nile? The source of the Nile lies in what country(s)? What two rivers merge to form the Nile? What made the Nile important for ancient Egyptians? What does the Nile do every year that helps farming?

26. Your resources: http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/28707- assignment-discovery-uses-of-the-nile-river-video.htm http://teacherweb.com/WQ/ElementarySchool/AncientEgypt2 /nileinfo1.htm http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/415347/Nile- River http://www.rivernile.co.uk/facts/

27. I bet you thought we were going to look at pyramids and mummies. While they are amazing, they are not natural wonders. Natural wonders are not built by humans but are created by nature. Maybe next time we visit Egypt we will explore the pyramids. On to our next adventure!

28. Victoria Falls

29. Welcome to Livingstone, Zambia. Impressive isn’t it? We will have time for sight-seeing later but first let us complete our reason for visiting this wonder. What makes this the world’s largest waterfall? Who named the falls? When? What is the local nickname for the falls? What makes the Rain Forest at Victoria Falls special? What river flows over the falls?

30. Helpful links: http://videos.howstuffworks.com/howstuffworks/40464-the- coolest-stuff-on-the-planet-victoria-falls-video.htm http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Victoria_Falls http://sevennaturalwonders.org/the-original/victoria-falls/ http://www.discoveryuk.com/web/adventure/blog/friday-facts- 27-04-2012/

31. It is time to say goodbye to Africa and hello to our next stop.

32. Mount Everest

33. No, we will not be climbing this monster of a mountain but we will be learning about it. I am sure you are wondering where we are in the world, but that will be for you to find out. What two countries does Everest lie in? What mountain range is Everest in? What is Everest also known as? Who were the first two people to reach the summit of Everest How high is the peak of Everest?

34. And you will find your answers here: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/photography/advent ure-photography/mount-everest-child/ http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2003/05/everest/everest- text http://sevennaturalwonders.org/the-original/mount-everest/ http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/mou nt-everest/?ar_a=1

35. You must be getting tired of all this globetrotting but we have one more location for you to visit. It is a amazingly beautiful formation. Let’s go see it!

36. Cairns, Australia

37. Welcome to Cairns, Australia but do not get too comfortable as we are only staying long enough to refresh ourselves before we get on our boat to explore our last wonder.

38. Great Barrier Reef

39. The Great Barrier Reef is full of wondrous marvels. What will you find out as you explore this area? What sea does the Great Barrier Reef lie in? How long is the reef? How many species of birds live on the reef? When did the reef attain World heritage Status? What makes the reef unique among world structures?

40. Your resources for your exploration: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/parks-and- nature-places/oceans/oceans-barrier-reef/ http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0101/feature2/index.h tml http://geography.about.com/od/australiamaps/a/great-barrier- reef.htm http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/

41. It is time to board our plane one last time and make the long flight home to Fredericton. Does anyone want to guess at how many kilometres we travelled during our Virtual Field Trip?

42. Fredericton, NB to Flagstaff, Arizona - Grand Canyon – 4936km Grand Canyon to Lima, Peru - Andes Mountains – 6 476 km Lima Peru to Rio de Janeiro - 3 776 km Rio to Morelia, Mexico - Paricutin Volcano - 7 857 km Morelia, Mexico- Paricutin Volcano- to Tunis, Tunisia – Sahara Desert - 10 483 km Tunis to Cairo, Egypt – Nile River- 2 092 km Cairo to Livingstone, Zambia - 5 331 km Livingstone, Zambia to Kathmandu, Nepal Mount Everest, - 8 152 km Kathmandu, Nepal to Cairns, Australia, Great Barrier Reef, Australia - 8 175 km Great Barrier Reef, Australia to Fredericton, NB - 15 721 km 72999km total distance travelled

43. Welcome home! I hope you enjoyed learning about some of the natural wonders of the world. To wrap up our Virtual Field Trip we will be having a class discussion (tomorrow) on what we learned. Each student will be expected to pick a favourite wonder and give reasons to support their choice. Now unpack that suitcase, have a home-cooked meal, and enjoy sleeping in your own bed and I’ll see you all in the morning. Great job everyone!!

44. Stop the slide show and click to open the Google Earth file

45. Picture credits: http://grandcanyon.ppblogs.com/files/2011/11/Grand-Canyon-National-Park-Arizona.jpg http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/images/andes_mountains2.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sYzVYQO26Uo/SaP2YToHEAI/AAAAAAAAABU/HSA8lAKGJo8/s 1600/harbor+rio.jpg http://www.freewebs.com/volcanoparicutin/paricutin_2.jpg http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/1x6935832/algeria_the_sahara_desert_the_big_w est_erg_aerial_view_257CYO00152.jpg http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/2x4634859/aerial_view_of_river_nile_near_aswan _IS098T77J.jpg http://gloriousphu.com/uploads/places/images/full/Victoria-Falls.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O4xT6CjCZ7o/TbJmXaDoJhI/AAAAAAAAAg4/M_- lwDHX_Ck/s1600/Mount-Everest-Wallpapers.jpg http://www.world-navigator.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/great-barrier-reef-aerial- view.jpg http://www.airport-technology.com/projects/fredericton-internat/images/1-fredericton- airport.jpg http://www.everythingaustralia.com/resources/cache/713x356/1/items~large/Green_Isl and_Reef_Rocket_3.jpg http://gge.unb.ca/Research/GEG/LandStudies/MoreInformation/Fredericton.jpg

46. Curricular Outcome: 4.3.1 Examine major physical features of the world