14 Wonders of Our World Series
Grade Level: 6-12
Chichen Itza, The Great Wall of China, & Christ the Redeemer Statue
Chichen Itza, The Great Wall of China, & Christ the Redeemer Statue
Social Studies World History World Geography & Cultures
Chichén Itzá in Mexico has some of the most impressive pyramids, temples, palaces and other structures of the Mayan competing city-states. The Maya possessed extraordinary mathematical, astronomical, and engineering skills, but religion was the primary source of these sophisticated structures.
China's Great Wall is the largest man-made structure on earth. Of the thousands of enslaved laborers who worked on it, many died and were buried within the structure itself. Today, the Great Wall is still the primary symbol of Chinese civilization.
Christ the Redeemer stands atop one of Rio's several peaks. Begun in 1927 and inaugurated in 1931, the towering statue has both political and religious significance.
- Correlates to all states’ World History and Geography-Cultures Social Studies standards, typically begun in grades 6-7 and continued in grades 9-10, as well as Advanced Placement in grade 12
- Ancient Civilizations come to life in visually compelling reenactments and computer reconstructions
- Recently shot on-location footage conveys a rich mix of geography and culture
- Maps and other geographical data are designed to convey clear information for student retention
- Numerous onscreen captions define key vocabulary words and historical concepts from the various civilizations and will familiarize viewers with unfamiliar names and places
- Computer graphics and animation recreate vanished structures to show how they reflect the technological level of each civilization
- Series enhances students' understanding and appreciation of the cultural, political and religious values of each civilization