Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu
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Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu
RUINS
TERRACED
formed into a flat, level land with steep sides; often made in hilly areas to create space for farming
TORRENT
a violent rushing stream of water
Think about these two photos, what are some difficulties the farmers below may have when planting and harvesting crops?
How would building a terrace fix that problem?
This past year, Peru has been hit hard with torrential rains, causing many rivers to swell and cause floods.
After watching the video, how has the torrent affected people?
Did you know?
The potato originated in Peru!!!
THICKETS
bushes or small trees growing close together
Each year many people walk the 4-day Inca Trial, hiking up mountains, navigating through the jungle thickets, and crossing rivers.
Day 1: 13 km
Day 2: 11 km
Day 3: 16 km
Day 4: 6 km
what is left after a building, wall etc. has fallen to pieces
Total: 46 km
approx. 30 miles
Would you want to hike the Inca Trail?
Explain why or why not. How could it be dangerous?
GRANITE
Historians and archaeologists have studied and investigated the ancient ruins of Teotihuacán (tay-oh-tee-wah-kahn) near Mexico City for many years and have uncovered many mysteries.
What does Diego Rivera's mural on the left depict? and how does it relate to the picture on the right? What's different and what is similar?
GLORIOUS
a very hard gray or pink rock that is formed when lava cools slowly underground
I'm glorious!!!
What type of graphic is this?
How is granite formed?
magnificent; splendid
Talk with a partner and brainstorm synonyms and antonyms for GLORIOUS
Synonym Antonym
incredible ?
? miserable
spectacular ?
? horrid
In one minute, make a list of something you think is GLORIOUS
I think ___________________ is glorious because________________________.
How do civilizations change over time?
CURIOSITY
an eager desire to know or learn
In this video, the narrator states that
"The questions you find are more important than the answers."
What do you think this means?