Who/What am I?

Traveling the World. Lesson #3

Reading p161CULTURAL HERITAGE

The ruins of Delphi are an important archaelogical site in Greece. In ancient times, Delphi was considered the place where Heaven and Earth met.

Reading p161CULTURAL HERITAGE

In the center of Delphi was the temple of the Greek God Apollo.

Kings and common people came from all over to get advice and have their future told by the Oracle of Apollo, a spiritual woman who lived there.

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Delphi was also famous for its Pythian sports games. They were held every four years, just like the Olympics of today.

Comprehension Question

What role did Delphi play in ancient Greece?

Delphi was important because it was considered a place where heaven and Earth met.

Here are some images of Delphi Greece

Reading p161Natural Heritage

1. Iguazu National Park(Argentina) Iguazu National Park is located

on the northern borders of Argentina.

Reading p161Natural Heritage

The park includes one of the most spectacular natural wonders in South America:

Iguazu Falls.

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Taller than Niagara Falls, and twice as wide, Iguazu Falls consists of 270 waterfalls spread out over 2.7 kilometers along the Iguazu River.

Reading p161Natural Heritage

The surrounding jungle has more than 2,000 species of plants and is home to diverse wildlife.

Reading p161Natural Heritage

Across the river lies Brazil, so visitors can also enjoy Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side.

Here are some images of the Iguazu Falls

Vocabulary p162Archaeological: A study of

past human life and culture.

“The ruins in Delphi are an important archaeological site in Greece.”

Vocabulary p162Ruin: A remain.

“The ruins in Delphi are an important archaeological site in Greece.”

Vocabulary p162Spiritual: Related to the

“supernatural” or the “soul.”

“The Oracle of Apollo, a spiritual woman.”

Vocabulary p162Border: A line which separates c

ountries.“Iguazu National Park is located

on the northern border of Argentina.”

Vocabulary p162Spectacular: Impressive,

sensational.“The park includes one

of the most spectacular natural wonders in South America.”

Vocabulary p162Species: A kind, variety,

or type of living thing.“The surrounding jungle

has more than 2,000 species of plants.”

Vocabulary p162Diverse: Different from another. “Iguazu Park is home to diverse

wildlife.

Vocabulary p162Consist of: To be made up, or for

med.“Iguazu Falls consists of 270 wat

erfalls.”