We are learning to locate the ancient and modern wonders of the world on a map. I understand what a wonder of the world is. I can locate the wonders of the world on a map. What is a 'Wonder' of the World? Throughout history, people have tried to categorised the most spectacular man-made structures and natural wonders. The first list was the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which was compiled in Ancient Greece (up to AD 600). This detailed the ancient wonders around the Mediterannean. In 2007, a new Seven Wonders of the Modern World was created and in 2011, a list of the Natural Wonders was created. These were voted by members of the public but are sll debated today. How can we locate the some of the modern wonders? Christ the Redeemer - Constructed between 1922 and 1931. - 30 metres tall and 28 metres wide across outstretched arms. - Symbol of peace. Where is it? Christ Redeemer We know it is in the South American connent. Where is that? We also know that it is in a country called Brazil. Where is that? 1. Find the continent. 2. Find the country. 3. Find the city or the area. Finally, we know it is in a city called Rio de Janeiro. Where is that? Let's try that with another one - The Collosseum Now, stick your maps into your books We are learning to locate the ancient and modern and try to locate the wonders of the wonders of the world on a map. world voted for in 2007. There are 7 as well as the Pyramids at Giza, which makes 8 in total. The Wonders of the World (as voted in 2007) 1. Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 2. The Colosseum, Rome, Italy 3. The Great Wall of China, Beijing China. 4. Machu Picchu, Andes Mountains, Peru 5. Petra, Jordan 6. Taj Mahal, Agra, India 7. Chichen Itza, Yucutan Peninsula, Mexico 8. The Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt.