7 Natural Wonders of the World

Rationale:
Why the 7 natural wonders of the world?

I choose the 7 natural wonders of the world because they are natural historical and traditional places you must see. It focuses on nature and what the world offers. It is important for students to know the wonders of the world due to their historical meanings. I would use this in my future classroom by focusing on the natural seven wonders of the world. The blog would be as an introductory lesson to the natural seven wonders of the world. The unit would cover all the topics of the wonders of the world such as the Seven Wonders of the World, and The Seven Wonders of North America. The students could make their own seven wonders of the world, where they would like to visit and why.

How does a place become a wonder?

To become a natural wonder of the world the place must be completely natural. It has to be naturally unique not only by beauty and amazement but statistical significance, traditional or historical significance, uniqueness.

Where are the 7 Natural Wonders of the World?

\
Courtesy of http://www.bobspixels.com/kaibab.org/misc/gc_7wond.htm

The Great Barrier Reef

The largest living structure, the Great Barrier Reef spans more than 1,200 miles. It consists of over 2,900 separate reefs and can be seen from outer space.

Aurora Borealis
Also known as The Northern Lights.

The Northern Lights occur the most in the Northern hemisphere. It appears as a dancing sheet or dancing waves. You cannot predict when the Aurora Borealis will occur but the best months are March through April and September through October. The chances of seeing the Northern Lights increase as you get closer to the magnetic pole.

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world. It is located at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The best ways to see the falls is from the air but walking along the trails is just as amazing. The best time of year to visit is June and July due to the two seasons Victoria Falls experiences, dry season and wet season.

Videos courtesy of National Geographic and BBC.