The answer is…
The World Trade Center Towers
On August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit, a French tightrope walker, performed an astonishing feat. He walked on a tightrope stretched between the two tallest buildings in the world at the time—the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The tightrope was 1,350 feet above the ground, and Philippe walked back and forth several times, captivating the world with his incredible skill and bravery. This would not be possible today because these two towers are no longer standing.
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What is My Child Learning?
In elementary school, children learn about measurement, including distance and height. They learn to compare and estimate measurements, understand different units of measurement, and develop a sense of scale. This activity connects to these learning goals by introducing children to an amazing tightrope walk between two skyscrapers that were incredibly high above the ground. Children can learn about the height of the buildings, the distance between them, and the bravery and skill required to perform such an incredible feat of balance and precision. It opens up discussions about measurement, spatial awareness, and the concept of height.
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Extra Resources
Check out this article about Philippe Petit and this amazing feat.
Watch this video of Philippe Petit still walking a tightrope at age 73!
Check out this other Dancing Panda trivia about one of the world’s tallest buildings
Check out this video about the building that is where the Twin Towers used to stand.
Check out our blog called, “How to Talk To Kids about 9/11” which has tips for how to talk to children about this tough topic, and using this trivia question as a way to start the conversation.