The Go Jetters in the Lost City
In Phe Go Jetters in the Lost City , the Go Jetters crew explores the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. Petra is an ancient city that was carved out of a mountainside. Ubercorn shares funky facts about the city. Learn how it was made, and why it is so fragile. 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: Why is Petra fragile?
A: It is made out of soft sandstone.
Q: How can we protect Petra?
A: Student answers will vary. Students may mention that we can establish rules to not touch the stone or to limit the number of tourists.
Q: Can you think of other monuments or famous statues that are carved out of rock?
A: Students may mention the Giant Buddha of Leshan, Mount Rushmore, or others.