Living in the Arctic
I can understand how people adapt to living in the harsh environments like the Arctic and can give an example.
Living in the Arctic
I can understand how people adapt to living in the harsh environments like the Arctic and can give an example.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Greenland is the largest non-continent island in the world, and nearly 80,000 people live there.
- Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, in Europe, but is geographically part of the North America continent.
- Because Greenlanders need to live by the coast, fishing is important. Fish and seal are the main catches.
- Houses are often made from stone, concrete and corrugated metal as few trees grow there.
Common misconception
Greenland is part of Canada.
Greenland belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark.
Keywords
Inuit - the Inuit are nomadic people who live within the Arctic Circle
Sealskin - sealskin is the furry skin of seals, which is used to make a variety of good such as clothes, shoes and rugs
Tundra - tundra is a cold, frozen area of land where not many trees are able to grow
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