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The New Seven Wonders of the World

The New Seven Wonders of the World. By: Nate Menard. Objectives. 7th grade Social Studies Lesson After viewing the power point on the new seven wonders of the world, students will be able to compare the seven new wonders of the world.

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The New Seven Wonders of the World

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  1. The New Seven Wonders of the World By: Nate Menard

  2. Objectives • 7th grade Social Studies Lesson • After viewing the power point on the new seven wonders of the world, students will be able to compare the seven new wonders of the world. • After viewing this lesson, students will be able to identify the importance the seven new wonders of the world had on the people that built them.

  3. The Roman Colosseum • Built in Rome, Italy • 70 – 82 A.D. • Used to celebrate glory of Roman Empire • Modern stadiums still use this design • Gladiator games

  4. Petra, Jordan • 9 B.C. – 40 A.D. • Temple built into rock • Water Technology and Tunnel systems • Great example of middle eastern ancient culture

  5. The Great Wall of China • Built and maintained between 5th B.C. and 16th A.D. • United defense system • Kept Mongols out • Largest man-made monument • See from space

  6. Christ Redeemer • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • 38 meters tall • Five years to construct • Cost $250,000 • Symbol for the city

  7. The Pyramid at Chichen Itza • Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico • Before 800 A.D. • Mayan temple • Political and Economic center • Last and greatest

  8. Machu Picchu • Peru, around 1450 A.D. • Built by an Incan Emperor • Andes Mountains • “City in the clouds” • Rediscovered in 1911

  9. The Taj Mahal • Agra, India • 1630 A.D. • Built to honor dead wife • Most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India • Built of white marble

  10. Resources • http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/index/ • http://en.wikipedia.org • My name on teacherweb.com is Mr. Nate

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