The Go Jetters Visit the Eiffel Tower

In The Go Jetters Visit the Eiffel Tower, the Go Jetters crew visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Discover how the height, construction, and placement of the tower make it special. 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.

Video Details

Location:

Paris, France

Grades:

K-2

Program:

Go Jetters

Time:

0:54

Subject:

Social Studies

Topic:

Geography

Location:

Paris, France

Grades:

K-2

Program:

Go Jetters

Time:

0:54

Subject:

Social Studies

Topic:

Geography

Location:

Paris, France

Grades:

K-2

Program:

Go Jetters

Time:

0:54

Subject:

Social Studies

Topic:

Geography

Location:

Paris, France

Grades:

K-2

Program:

Go Jetters

Time:

0:54

Subject:

Social Studies

Topic:

Geography

Lesson Express

Q: What made the Eiffel Tower stand out when it was built 100 years ago?
A: At the time it was built, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest building in the world.

Q: What is special about the placement of the Eiffel Tower?
A: The Tower was built so that its base lines up exactly with the points of a compass.

Q: What does the tall height of the tower allow it to do?
A: The height allows the tower to send and receive radio and television signals.

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