The Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Summary
This lesson introduces students to the Natural Seven Wonders of the World.

Objectives
• To be able to briefly describe what the Natural Seven Wonders of the World are.

• To be able to identify where each of the Natural Seven Wonders of the World is located.

Suggested Grades
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

Excerpt
There is some debate surrounding the seven natural wonders of the world, but most have agreed that they are:
? The Grand Canyon
? The Great Barrier Reef
? The Harbor of Rio de Janeiro
? Mount Everest
? The Northern Lights
? Paricutin Volcano
? Victoria Falls

The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge that was carved by the Colorado River. It is located in the northern part of Arizona. Most of the Grand Canyon is located within the Grand Canyon National Park, which was one of the first national parks created in the United States. The Grand Canyon is roughly 227 miles long. The width of the canyon varies, and it can be between four and eighteen miles wide.

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