Jordan is a modern Arab nation however the Arabian Desert, arid forest plateaus and the Great Rift Valley ensure that the natural landscape is distinctly old world. Thanks, in part, to its southerly port and geographical location between Asia, the Middle East and Europe, Jordan has always been known as a trading post and continues to promote a free market economy.
Subject Focus:
- KS 4-5 Compare and contrast city and desert lifestyles.
- KS 4-5 River and drainage systems based on seasonal flow of rivers from the plateau.
- KS 4-5 How flora and fauna adapt to harsh and arid conditions with strong seasonal rainfall fluctuations.
- KS 4-5 The environmental threats and sustainable development challenges facing Jordan.
- KS 4-5 Case study: Pollution and the Gulf of Aqaba's ecosystem.
Student Outcomes:
- Study desert landscapes and sandstone structures
- Strengthen archaeology and geology field study techniques
- Understand the affect of the natural environment on lifestyle and commerce
- Spend time in the desert learning about nomadic groups
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