Morning Starters: Spring 2 - Arctic
Did You Know?
The Sami people have lived in the Arctic for thousands of years. They inhabitat the northern regions of Norway, Finland, Sweden and parts of Russia. They a unique bond with their reindeer, which provide them with food, clothing, and transport. The Sami must guide their herds to the best grazing areas, but modern obstacles like roads, towns, and wind farms can block their way. Reindeer are not just essential for Sami survival—they are symbols of their ancient traditions and way of life.
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Word Challenge
Word Ladder
Create a ladder of Arctic-themed words, where the last letter of the word below is the first letter of the word above.
Example:
darkness
Greenland
challenging
Arctic
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below making sure that all of the proper nouns start with a capital letter.
The sami people are a group of people who live north of the arctic circle, including parts of norway, sweden, finland, and russia.
Number Challenge
Complete the snow flake using your knowledge of symmetry.
Critical Thinking
List some words that best describe the relationship between the Sami people and their reindeer.
Example:
Important, caring, …