Adventure Prep Slides Adventure Prep
Packing for Our Global Journey
The Big Question
"What makes different places in the world special and unique?"
Landmarks
Geography
Culture
Our Map
We are visiting Spanish-speaking countries across the world!
Spain (in Europe)
Mexico (in North America)
The Amazon (in South America)
World Explorer View
Suitcase Challenge!
Tropical Rainforest
It's hot, humid, and rainy. What do you pack?
Sunscreen Raincoat Boots
Snowy Mountains
It's cold and windy. What do you pack?
Gloves Heavy Coat Scarf
Grab Your Passport!
To start our adventure, we need our Global Explorer Passport .
Passport To-Do List:
Write your full name
Draw your traveler photo
Get ready for your first stamp!
Explorer Passport Document OFFICIAL
EXPLORER
DEPT
Global Explorer
Passport
Draw Your Photo Here
Traveler Status: Active
Explorer Name
Date of Adventure
Hometown
This passport allows the holder to travel through the Spanish-speaking world to discover landmarks, history, and geography.
Adventure Stamps
No. 2026-EXP
Visit 1:
Mexico
Visit 2:
Amazon River
Visit 3:
Spain
Mission Clear:
Postcard Sent
Pyramid Secrets Slides Pyramid Secrets
Exploring Chichen Itza, Mexico
MEXICO
Who built them?
The Maya people built these massive stone pyramids hundreds of years ago in the jungles of Mexico.
"They were expert architects, mathematicians, and astronomers!"
Meet "El Castillo"
91
Steps
There are 91 steps on each of the four sides.
The Calendar
All the steps plus the top platform equal 365—one for each day of the year!
Solid Stone
Built entirely from limestone found in the jungle.
The Shadow Snake
Twice a year, as the sun sets, a shadow forms on the side of the stairs. It looks like a giant snake slithering down to the ground!
Simulation: The Shadow Appears...
Explorer Mission
It's time to document your findings in your Discovery Sheet !
Draw the Shadow Snake
Count the Sides
Pyramid Discovery Sheet Document Pyramid Discovery
Location: Chichen Itza, Mexico
Explorer:
Date:
1. Architectural Observations
Look at the structure of El Castillo. Answer the questions below about how it was built.
How many sides does the pyramid have?
1
2
3
4
What material did the Maya use?
Wood
Limestone (Stone)
Steel
2. The Shadow Snake Sketch
During the equinox, a shadow appears on the stairs. In the box below, draw a picture of the pyramid with the "shadow snake" slithering down.
3. Calendar Connection
The Maya were amazing at math. They designed the pyramid to match the days in a year. If there are 91 steps on each of the 4 sides, and 1 platform at the top, how many total steps/platforms are there?
Total:
(Hint: It's the same number of days in 1 year!)
Amazon Wild Slides Amazon Wild
Exploring the World's Largest Rainforest
South America Expedition
Listen Closely!
Close your eyes. What do you hear in the Amazon?
Squawks
Rustling
Splashing
4,000 MILES
The length of the Amazon River!
A Water Highway
The Amazon River carries more water than any other river on Earth. It is like a giant highway for boats, fish, and dolphins!
It flows through the largest rainforest in the world.
Layers of the Rainforest
Canopy
The "roof" of the forest. Hot and sunny. Macaws live here!
Understory
Dim and humid. Low sunlight. Sloths and jaguars hide here.
Forest Floor
Dark and damp. Giant ants and snakes crawl here.
Amazon Animal Stars
Macaw
Colorful
Jaguar
Strong
Sloth
Slow
Piranha
Sharp
The Lungs of the Earth
The Amazon produces a lot of the oxygen we breathe! We must protect it to keep the Earth healthy.
Are you ready to be a Rainforest Protector?
Open your Field Guide to begin your observations!
Rainforest Field Guide Document Rainforest Field Guide
Amazon Expedition, South America
Explorer:
Date:
1. Layers of Life
The rainforest has four special layers. Match the animal to the layer where it lives by drawing a line.
Canopy (High & Sunny)
Understory (Dim & Humid)
Forest Floor (Dark & Damp)
Slow Sloth
Bright Macaw
Giant Ant
2. Wildlife Sketch
Pick your favorite Amazon animal. Draw it below and write one word that describes it.
Description:
Rainforest Protection
Why is it important to protect the Amazon Rainforest? (Think about the animals or the air we breathe!)
Castles and Cathedrals Slides Castles & Cathedrals
Our Journey to Spain, Europe
Across the Ocean
Hola, España!
We have crossed the Atlantic Ocean to arrive in Spain , a country in Europe.
Spain is home to ancient history.
This is where the Spanish language began!
The Sagrada Familia
Located in Barcelona, this cathedral is still being built today! It has tall spires that look like they reach the clouds.
Inspired by Nature
The columns inside look like a forest of giant stone trees!
Gaudí's Dream
Architect Antoni Gaudí wanted it to be unique and full of color.
Fortress Walls
Spain has thousands of castles! Kings and queens used them for protection.
High Stone Walls
Lookout Towers
Secret Entrances
Stone vs. Stone
Maya Pyramids
Slanted sides, solid stone, used for ceremonies and stars.
Spanish Castles
Vertical walls, towers, used for protection and living.
Both are built with stone to last forever!
Travel Postcards Document Travel Postcards
Our journey is almost over! Pick your favorite place from our adventure and send a postcard home to a friend or family member.
1
The Front: Draw the View
World Traveler
Expedition
2026
Draw your favorite landmark here!
Think about: The Maya Pyramids, The Amazon River, or the Sagrada Familia in Spain.
2
The Back: Write Your Message
Dear
,
From,