Exploring Petra
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    Object of the Lesson
     
     In this assignment you will discover what are the major influences that create a canyon.
     
    Next you will use this knowledge to explore a canyon assigned to you to describe its features and characteristics.
     
    Last you will create a report for the rest of the class that describes your canyon.
     
    Steps to Follow:
    • Your group will be assigned on of the following Petra Web Sites. Go to the site and learn about the featues and lifestyle of this ancient region.
    • From your research prepare a report for the class that describes your findings.
    Petra Site One:
    http://www.raingod.com/angus/Gallery/Photos/MiddleEast/Jordan/Petra/index.html
    Petra Site Two:
    http://edweb.gsn.org/mideast/journal.1104.html
    Petra Site Three:
    http://activelife.clever.net/jordan/
    Ptra Site Four:
    http://student.rwu.edu/users/ah1826/ah1826/Petra/PPPETRA.html
    Petra Site Five:
    http://ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/wonders/Forgotten/petra.html