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Grade 3: Overview: UNESCO world heritage sites

Discover more about UNESCO and some of the places in the world which are culturally important

What is a world heritage site?

Lists of heritage sites and buildings around the world

Mount Everset

Mount Everest: Highest Mountain
From Power Knowledge Earth & Space Science
BrainPop lesson on Mount Everest
Video from Britannica Schools
Facts about Mount Everest
Tenzing Norgay
Sir Edmund Hillary

Stonehenge

Read about Stonehenge
Unlocking the secrets of Stonehenge
Virtual tour of Stonehenge
Wonderopolis explores Stonehenge
Information, fun facts and great activities

The Great Wall of Chine

Brain Pop fun: Great Wall of China
Great Wall UNESCO website
Wonderopolis explores The Great Wall
Lots of information, fun activities and links to other resources here

The Eiffel Tower

Read about the Eiffel Tower
Photos
A series of photographs showing the construction of the Eiffel Tower
Fact sheet
10 cool things about the Eiffel Tower

The Great Barrier Reef

Taj Mahal

China's Silk Road

Easter Island

Wonderopolis explores Easter Island
Fun facts, games and information

Pyramids of Giza

Machu Piccu

Read about Machu Piccu
Wonderopolis explores Macchu Pichu
Information, facts and fun activities
All about Macchu Pichu

Ankor Wat

Read about the country of Cambodia

Statue of Liberty

Read more about the Statue of Liberty
Facts about the statue
Statue of Liberty UNESCO website
Wonderopolis explores the Statue of Liberty
Pack with fascinating facts, information and activities
Fascinating facts about the Statue of Liberty