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Why would someone name a country that is almost entirely covered with ice “Greenland?” If you were the Viking, Erik the Red, it was to attract settlers with an inviting description. Welcome to an unusual island nation where icebergs pose a constant danger and visitors can stay in a hotel room entirely made of ice! Young explorers will learn about Greenland’s history from the native Inuits who crossed Siberian plains to the clever Vikings who claimed it as their own.
In this issue students will:
- read about the history of Greenland from its discovery to present day marvels
- use Runes – the letters of the Viking alphabet – to decode a message
- explore the newspaper to practice math facts and find descriptive words for a destination vacation
- use the internet to locate myths, legends and colorful images of Greenland
- conduct a poll and summarize answers
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