Summary
A short clip from Let's Go Luna! The kids visit Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, and hear a story tied to the place. Free on the official PBS KIDS YouTube channel.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
In this Let's Go Luna! segment, the kids explore the people, places and traditions of the world. Use these questions to talk about “The Tortoise of Topkapi Palace.”
- What palace do the kids visit?
- Which country is Topkapi Palace in?
- What is a special old building near where you live?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Turkey, Istanbul, palace, Topkapi, landmark.
Try it: Draw a grand building like a palace. Label what country you would put it in.