Jordan

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Jordan

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

Travel Book Pages

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 Pretend Passports.

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.

>> China Travel Page 01 - Country Profile Page

4) Have a fun little country themed scavenger hunt! (featured below)

5) Assemble our second travel page book. 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.

>> China Travel Page 02 - Scrapbook Page

Jordan Scavenger Hunt

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 the country of Jordan.

Hogie Goes to Petra (Hogie the Globehopper)

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.

>> Introducing Jordan (Lonely Planet)

All About the Middle East for Kids (Learn Bright)

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)

The Measure of a Treasure (Super Wings)

The Measure of a Treasure. Jett delivers a package to Abu, in Jordan, who is going on a treasure hunt with his archaeological uncle.

Lost in Petra, A World of Wonders (Giggle Mug)

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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>> Visiting the Saltiest Sea (Giggle Mug)

Exploring the Lost City of Petra (FreeSchool)

Exploring the Lost City of Petra (FreeSchool). 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!

First Impression of Jordan | Amman (Jumping Places)

First Impression of Jordan | Amman. Join Chris and Carol as they travel to the country of Jordan and explore the capital city of Amman.

Exploring Petra, Jordan (Jumping Places)

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)

>> Traveling to Jordan with Kids (Travel Kids)

Meeting Jordan’s Cave Dwellers (Paul Dilla)

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?)

Dabke Jordanian Traditional Folk Dance (Nouman Khalid)

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 (Blippi)

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)

Why is Glass Transparent? (Dr Binocs Show)

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 (Istvan Hegyi)

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)

How to Make a Colorful Bottle of Sand Art - From Salt

(Curious World)

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 (Mark Wiens)

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 (StoryTime with Juicy)

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 (Wild Kratts)

Caracal Minton. Chris and Martin must recover Aviva's precious family heirloom - a badminton birdie - from the elusive, leaping Caracal cat.

Backpack the Camel (Wild Kratts)

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 (Little Fox)

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 (Art for Kids Hub)

How to Draw a Cartoon Camel. Easy step-by-step instructions on how to draw a cute cartoon camel.

Humpy Lumpy Camel Song (Pinkfong)

Humpy Lumpy Camel Song (Pinkfong). 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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>> Who is This? Song | Guess the Animals in the Desert (Pinkfong)

Fennec Fox (Leo the Wildlife Ranger)

Fennec Fox (Leo the Wildlife Ranger). 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 (Giggle Mug)

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? (Drive Thru History)

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.

For Older Students:

>> Jordan Country Facts (Explified Labs)

>> Ultimate Biblical Jordan Travel Guide (InGrace Israel with Jim Scudder)

>> Ancient Petra Tour and Biblical History (HolyLandSite)

>> Explore Petra (Appian Media)

>> Interesting Facts About Petra in Jordan (Inspirich)

>> Petra: Lost City of Stone (NOVA PBS Official)

>> Welcome to Jordan (Jordan Tourism Board North America)

>> Exploring Jordan History, Culture, Landmarks, and Traditions (Club Baby EDU)

>> Jordan Vacation Travel Guide (Expedia)

>> Petra: A Travel Moment with Nate and Shea (Travel with Kids)

>> Exploring the Lost City of Petra, Jordan (FreeSchool)