Massive Mountain: The Matterhorn
In Massive Mountain: The Matterhorn, the Go Jetters learn about the Matterhorn, a mountain that straddles Switzerland and Italy. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the mountain’s height, position, and cloud formations. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
Lesson Express
Q: How would you recognize the Matterhorn from other mountains?
A: Students may talk about the shape of the mountain or the banner clouds.
Q: What makes the Matterhorn unique?
A: Students may mention that it is in two countries, or that it collects clouds, or that it is very tall.
Q: What do you know about a compass? What is it used for?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may mention that a compass is used to identity direction.