The New 7 Wonders of the World: History, Geography, Critical Thinking, & Writing

Step into the past and journey across the globe as we uncover the history, significance, and beauty of the New Seven Wonders of the World. From the towering Great Wall of China to the breathtaking Taj Mahal, each week we’ll explore one of these remarkable landmarks, chosen through a historic global campaign.

In 2000, a Swiss foundation launched an initiative to identify the New Seven Wonders of the World, inspired by the original list from the 2nd century BCE. With only the Pyramids of Giza still standing, it was time for an update. People around the world embraced the idea, casting over 100 million votes online and via text message. The final list of wonders was revealed in 2007, showcasing humanity's enduring creativity and achievement.

In this class, we will:

⭐𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: Learn the fascinating stories behind each wonder—why, how, and when they were built.

⭐𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Use maps to locate these wonders and understand their global significance.

⭐𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲: Explore the culture and geography of the regions where these wonders are located.

⭐𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲-𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Practice capturing and condensing key information for better understanding.

⭐𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Analyze the importance and legacy of each wonder.

⭐𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Participate in discussions and activities to enhance comprehension.

No prior knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity and a desire to learn!

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘: Each week, we’ll focus on one wonder:

Week of February 3, 2025: Chichén Itzá, Mexico
Week of February 10, 2025: Machu Picchu, Peru
Week of February 17, 2025: The Great Wall of China
Week of February 24, 2025: The Colosseum, Italy
Week of March 3, 2025: Petra, Jordan
Week of March 10, 2025: Taj Mahal, India
Week of March 17, 2025: Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

Week of March 31, 2025: Chichén Itzá, Mexico
Week of April 7, 2025: Machu Picchu, Peru
Week of April 14, 2025: The Great Wall of China
Week of April 21, 2025: The Colosseum, Italy
Week of April 28, 2025: Petra, Jordan
Week of May 5, 2025: Taj Mahal, India
Week of May 12, 2025: Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

Week of May 19, 2025: Chichén Itzá, Mexico
Week of May 26, 2025: Machu Picchu, Peru
Week of June 2, 2025: The Great Wall of China
Week of June 9, 2025: The Colosseum, Italy
Week of June 16, 2025: Petra, Jordan
Week of June 23, 2025: Taj Mahal, India
Week of June 30, 2025: Christ the Redeemer, Brazil

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

• Boost your child’s confidence and curiosity about the world.
• Improve their ability to think critically and connect ideas.
• Prepare them for any level of school and beyond.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀:

• Proven strategies to develop map skills, active listening, and note-taking.
• A supportive environment that fosters learning and engagement.
• In this course, students will explore the history, geography, and significance of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Each session focuses on a specific wonder, diving into its cultural and historical importance, the reasons for its selection, and the global context that surrounds it.

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹:

• Practice map skills to locate each wonder and understand its geographical significance.
Learn effective note-taking strategies to capture key details during discussions.
• Engage in active listening and contribute to class discussions to build comprehension and confidence.
• Strengthen their critical thinking by analyzing the historical and cultural impacts of each wonder.
• Develop summarizing skills to articulate their understanding clearly and concisely.
• Students can join at any time.

𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞: After each class, we send an email detailing the skills we covered and a home practice worksheet. (Please ensure your communication settings are turned on.) While we do not grade the assignment, answers are included so parents or guardians can assess their student’s progress.

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: We value your partnership in your child’s learning journey. You will receive updates from us after the first class and at least every third class. These updates will include observations and suggestions to support your student. Please reach out anytime with questions or concerns and ensure your Outschool communication settings are updated to receive these messages.

The teachers at Achieve Learning Partners are friendly, patient, and encouraging, and meet each student where they are academically. We help our students build the confidence needed to succeed.  

Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with exploration, discovery, and learning!

Happy Exploring! Happy Learning!