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Here is a list of the resources we used, videos we watched, and activities we did in our study of Jordan.

Every time we begin our “travels” to a new country, we always do the same 5 things:
1) Find the flag sticker for the country we are going to travel to, and stick it in our
2) Set up a pretend airplane and sing our "All Around the World" song as we pretend to fly to our destination.
3) Assemble our first travel book page, with the name of the country, the flag, country outline, and the pictures of people dressed in traditional costume.
>> Jordan Travel Page 01 - Country Profile Page
4) Have a fun little country themed scavenger hunt! (featured below)
5) Assemble our second travel book page. Although, this page we usually do on our LAST day of learning about the country, since the kids like to pretend that they took all these pictures while they were visiting the country, so this second page is a place for them to “scrapbook” their memories of what they did on their adventure.
>> Jordan Travel Page 02 - Scrapbook Page
Jordan Scavenger Hunt. We always like to do a scavenger hunt when learning about a new country. This is the scavenger hunt we put together for Jordan.
Exploring Jordan's History, Culture, Landmarks, and Traditions. A great introductory video that gives an overview of the country of Jordan.
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>> Introducing Jordan (Lonely Planet)
>> Welcome to Jordan! (Jordan Tourism Board North America)
For Older Students:
>> Jordan | Ten Interesting Facts (Explified Labs)
>> Jordan Vacation Travel Guide (Expedia)
>> Explore Northern Jordan with Chef Sara Aqel (Expedia)
>> Discovering Southern Jordan with Chef Ali Ghzawi (Expedia)
All About the Middle East for Kids. Learn about the regions and countries that make up the Middle East.
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>> National Symbols of Jordan (National Symbols)
Are We There Yet? Exploring Jordan. Join Aamil and Rehan as they race chariots in ancient Jerash, explore Petra’s Treasury, ride camels, and soar over desert dunes in a micro-light plane! Their adventure also includes sandboarding, desert dancing, and a camel caravan ride.
Hogie Goes to Petra. In the middle of the desert, Hogie, Bernie and Lorna meet Noora. Floaty accidentally scares her naughty camel Habibi who runs away leading the gang on a chase across sand tunes and through wind blown caverns towards the ancient city of Petra.
The Measure of a Treasure. Jett delivers a package to Abu, in Jordan, who is going on a treasure hunt with his archaeological uncle.
Travel to Jordan. Join Aamil and Rehan as they race chariots in ancient Jerash, explore Petra’s Treasury, ride camels, and soar over desert dunes in a micro-light plane! Their adventure also includes sandboarding, desert dancing, and a camel caravan ride. Don’t miss the fun!
Geography Now! Jordan. More geared towards older students, but lots of great information in this video!
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>> 10 Surprising Facts About Jordan (FTD Facts)
Lost in Petra, A World of Wonders. This live-action children's series takes viewers on a global adventure. Paula finds herself in the Lost City of Stone, where she sifts through ruins with an archaeologist, visits a family that lives in Petra's caves, and wanders through the cavernous Siq in search of the famous Treasury.
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Exploring the Lost City of Petra. The city of Petra, located in Jordan, was lost for centuries before being rediscovered in the 1800s. Famous for its buildings and monuments carved out of red sandstone cliffs, Petra was an artificial oasis in the middle of the desert, strategically located at the crossroads of trading routes. Today it is a World Heritage Site, and one of the New Seven Wonders of the world.
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>> Petra, Jordan (Kids Across the Globe)
>> We Explored the Forbidden Ancient Site, Petra (History Hit)
>> THIS is What's Inside the Lost City of Petra (Bright Insight)
>> This Is Why Petra is Unforgettable!
For Older Students:
>> Why Jordan Changes Everyone Who Visits (Culture Decode)
>> Petra, the Lost City of a Thousand Faces | Full Documentary (SLICE Full Doc)
>> Jordan Explained in 14 Minutes (Opentiera)
Exploring Petra, Jordan. Chris and Carol explore Petra, one of the modern wonders of the world.
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>> Sleeping on Mars | Wadi Rum (Jumping Places)
>> 12 Essential Travel Tips When Visiting Petra & Jordan (Suitcase Monkey)
>> What is it Like to Travel to Jordan Now? (Eli from Russia)
>> Exploring Incredible Jordan With Kids (Away with the Steiners)
>> Exploring The Lost City of Petra (Kara and Nate)
For Older Students:
>> We Explored Forbidden Ancient Site | Petra (History Hit)
>> Exclusive Access: Inside the Hidden Nabataean City of Petra (Odyssey)
>> Explore Petra (Appian Media)
>> Ancient Petra Tour (HolyLandSite)
>> Petra, Jordan | Civilizations (BBC)
>> Petra: Last City of Stone (NOVA PBS Official)
>> Visit Ancient Petra, in Jordan (DW Travel)
>> 17 Interesting Facts About Petra in Jordan (Inspirich)
>> The UnXplained: Rise and Fall of the Lost City of Petra (HISTORY)
>> Petra: The Seventh Wonder of the World That is Carved in Stone (Amazing Places)
>> The Nabataeans - The Last Days of Petra (Fall of Civilizations)
First Impression of Jordan | Amman. Join Chris and Carol as they travel to the country of Jordan and explore the capital city of Amman.
Meeting Jordan's Cave Dwellers. The Bedouins, the nomadic peoples of southern Jordan, have lived off the land for thousands of years. Today, we'll be exploring the lives of the Bedouins that live in the caves of Petra.
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>> Life of the Indigenous Bedouins (Paul Dilla)
>> Meeting the Indigenous Bedouins of Petra (Paul Dilla)
>> Exploring Amman's Richest Zones (Paul Dilla)
>> Modern Life of Bedouin (Davud Akhundzada)
>> This is How Desert Nomads Live in Wadi Rum (Davud Akhundzada)
>> Is Petra Worth the Hype? (Davud Akhundzada)
>> Hiking the Jordan Trail (Where’s Andrew?)
>> Hiking Wadi Mujib in Jordan (Where’s Andrew?)
For Older Students:
>> Discover the Bedouin People of Jordan (Adventure Travel Trade Association)
>> Wadi Rum Offers a Unique Desert Experience (National Geographic)
>> How Robes Worn by Bedouin & Tuareg People Help Keep the Body Cool (Did You See This?)
>> The Bedouins in Petra (Swedish Gringo)
Dabke Jordanian Traditional Folk Dance. Watch a performance of a traditional Jordanian dance!
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>> Traditional Bedouin Music at Wadi Rum, Jordan (wadirumjordan)
>> Bedouin Musicians Welcome Travelers to Wadi Rum Valley (Dennis Furbush)
>> Jordanian Cultural Dance at Global Village (Media Updates)
>> Authentic Jordanian Dabke Performance at Jordan Pavilion (NowHereBlow)
>> Inside the Henna Party Held By Queen Rania of Jordan (Lebanese Weddings)
Blippi Visits a Glass Workshop. Join Blippi as he discovers how glass is made!
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>> How Does Sand Turn Into Glass (Maddie's Do You Know?)
>> Virtual Field Trip: Glass Art Workshop (South Florida PBS)
>> Let's Make Art With Glass (Caitie's Classroom Field Trip)
>> How Is Glass Made? (Maddie Moate)
>> How To Make Glass Sculptures (Science Channel)
For Older Students:
>> How Glass Is Made (How It's Made)
>> How Glass Is Made From Ordinary Sand (The E District)
>> How Glass Is Made (Built By History)
>> Glass Sculptures That Can Take Years to Make (Wonder World)
Why is Glass Transparent? A cute little animated show that explains the details and science behind what makes glass transparent.
Sand Art in the Bottle in Aqaba, Jordan. Watch a skilled Joranian craftsman create sand art in a bottle!
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>> Sand Artist, Amman, Jordan (Tanya C)
>> Jordan Sand Art (Prakhar Gupta)
>> Bottle Sand Art (Sand Art Poet)
For Older Students:
>> How is Sand Bottle Art Even Possible?!? (Jazza)
How to Make a Colorful Bottle of Sand Art - From Salt. Learn how to make your own colorful “sand” using just salt and colorful sidewalk chalk, then layer it in a glass jar to create your own sand art.
Sea of Food at the Dead Sea. Join Mark Wiens on his "food tour" of Jordan. In this episode, Mark takes a camel ride in the desert, travels to the Dead Sea, and enjoys some amazing traditional foods.
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>> Exploring the Amazing Rock City of Petra, Jordan (Mark Wiens)
>> Bedouin Lamb Barbecue at Wadi Rum (Mark Wiens)
>> Jordanian Food and the Best Falafel I've Had (Mark Wiens)
>> Delicious Jordanian Food and Attractions (Mark Wiens)
>> Arabic Food in Jordan (Mark Wiens)
>> Taste of Jordan: Top 10 Must Try Jordanian Foods (Travel Scrolls)
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>> How to Make Perfect Falafel That Won’t Fall Apart (Tasty Thrifty Timely)
>> What's The Best Falafel Recipe? (Chef Billy Parisi)
Read Aloud: The Sandwich Swap. Written by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, this story was written to inspire children to have the courage to try new things, share new experiences, and value differences.
Caracal Minton. Chris and Martin must recover Aviva's precious family heirloom -a badminton birdie - from the elusive, leaping Caracal cat.
Backpack the Camel. Join the Wild Kratt gang as they travel to the Gobi Desert to discover the last remaining wild camels in the world.
Meet the Animals: Camel. In this short little animated video, kids can learn some interesting and fun facts about camels!
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>> 10 Things About Camels (Hogie the Globehopper)
How to Draw a Cartoon Camel. Easy step-by-step instructions on how to draw a cute cartoon camel.
Humpy Lumpy Camel Song. Just a cute little song about camels for kids to sing and dance along to as they learn about the country of Jordan and its desert habitat.
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Fennec Fox. Junior Rangers Leo, Katie and Jane are in the desert, when a SANDSTORM hits! In the midst of the storm, Hero goes missing. Can Leo find Hero before it's too late?
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>> Fuh Fuh Fennec Fox Song (Pinkfong)
Visiting the Saltiest Sea. Paula visits the lowest place on earth and discovers that swimming in the super salty sea is impossible. You just float! Then, Paula meets up with a young Jordanian boy and discovers that Sea mud pies are a recipe for fun.
What’s the Story Behind the Dead Sea? A short clip from the series “Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts”. Dave goes to the Dead Sea in Jordan and shares some Biblical history and interesting facts about the Dead Sea.
HISTORY
For Older Students:
>> A Super Quick History of Jordan (Mr History)
>> Why Nobody Goes to War With Jordan (Geography By Geoff)
>> How Jordan Became So Stable (Hikma History)
>> The Modern King and Queen of Jordan (60 Minutes Australia)
>> The Ultimate Biblical Jordan Travel Guide (InGrace Israel with Jim Scudder)
>> Does Petra, Jordan Have Prophetic Significance? (InGrace Israel with Jim Scudder)
>> T.E. Lawrence And How He Became Lawrence Of Arabia I WHO DID WHAT IN WW1? (The Great War)
>> Lawrence of Arabia (History Buff)
>> T. E. Lawrence: The True Lawrence of Arabia (Biographics)
>> Why Hollywood Loves Making Movies in Jordan (Pentex Productions)



























