The Go Jetters Meet the Giant Moai Statues in the Pacific Ocean
In The Go Jetters Meet the Giant Moai Statues in the Pacific Ocean, Ubercorn visits Easter Island, a tiny island in the middle of the big South Pacific Ocean, far away from anything else! The people who first settled there were amazing navigators and built giant stone statues called moai to honor their families and protect the island. These statues still stand tall today and are a favorite spot for visitors from all over the world. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
Lesson Express
Q: The people of Easter Island built the moai statues to honor their family members. How do you think making something big and lasting shows love or respect?
A: Building the statues took a lot of effort, and their size and strength could show how much the people cared. By building them, it made sure their family members’ memories would be preserved for a long time.
Q: Why do you think the first people who came to Easter Island were so good at finding their way across the ocean? What skills or tools might they have used?
A: The first people were likely skilled navigators who used stars, ocean currents, and wind patterns to find their way. They may have also relied on their knowledge of nature and bravery to explore such a remote place.
Q: Easter Island is very far away from other places. How do you think living in such a remote spot might feel different from living in a city or town?
A: Living on a remote island might feel peaceful and quiet, but it could also feel lonely because there aren’t many people around. It would take a lot of planning to get supplies or visit other places.