Exploring the Arctic: Year 1 Geography

What is the Arctic?

The Arctic is a polar region located at the northernmost part of the Earth. It includes the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, Russia, Greenland, the United States, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

Arctic Climate

The Arctic has a cold and dry climate, with long, harsh winters and short, cool summers. It is covered in ice and snow for much of the year.

Arctic Wildlife

The Arctic is home to unique wildlife such as polar bears, Arctic foxes, seals, and various bird species adapted to the cold environment.

Inuit People

The Inuit are indigenous people who have lived in the Arctic for thousands of years. They have rich cultural traditions and have adapted to the harsh Arctic environment.

Arctic Exploration

Explorers have ventured into the Arctic for centuries, seeking new trade routes and scientific knowledge. Notable explorers include Roald Amundsen and Robert Peary.

Threats to the Arctic

The Arctic is facing environmental challenges such as melting ice, loss of habitat for wildlife, and impacts of climate change.

Conclusion: Why the Arctic Matters

The Arctic plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate and is a unique and valuable ecosystem that deserves protection and respect.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.