Unesco: World Heritage Sites
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/
World Heritage Sites are a great way to introduce a country for K-12 students. This site has an interactive map, and a list of all the sites broken down by country. If you were to search Great Wall (of China) for example you would be treated to articles, photos, even videos of the location. The text features might be a bit much for elementary level students but for images, captions on photos, and videos, it’s just fine. The interactive map is also a plus. The site also links current news items on the country or site and upcoming events. It’s quite comprehensive in this area.
In the search box type a known site or country. Example: Thailand you would get this search result:
Cultural
Ban Chiang Archaeological Site (1992)
Historic City of Ayutthaya (1991)
Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns (1991)
Natural
Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex (2005)
Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries (1991)
Tentative
Phimai, its Cultural Route and the Associated Temples of Phanomroong and Muangtam (2004)
Phuphrabat Historical Park (2004)
Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex (KKFC) (2011)
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat (2012)
Monuments, Sites and Cultural Landscape of Chiang Mai, Capital of Lanna (2015)
News
March 3rd is World Wildlife Day
Training of Local Guides Launched for the Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns World Heritage site
Rosewood Poaching Turns Violent; Rapid Response Facility Provides Emergency Support
UNESCO launches project to develop a flood risk mitigation plan for Ayutthaya World Heritage site
Events
International World Heritage Youth Forum: Living with Heritage: Temple, Environment and People (T.E.P.)
Seeing with Young Eyes – Teacher Training Workshop
UNESCO Regional Workshop on Periodic Reporting Follow-up for North-East and South-East Asia
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