Using the News in the Classroom: What do you know about Greenland?

   

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Let’s Learn about Greenland! 

Greenland is in the news with Donald Trump saying he wants to purchase the world's largest island from the country of Denmark. At this time, the people of Greenland and the people of Denmark do not wish to sell or become part of the United States. What do you know about Greenland? Can you locate it on a map of the world?

Did You Know?

1. Greenland has more boats than cars!

2. Probably because there are few cars, Greenland has the cleanest air

in the world.

3. There are few if any roads between the different towns of Greenland.

Snowmobile, sled, boat or airplane are used.

4. The longest road in Greenland is only 35 km(about 18 miles) in length.

5. Popular souvenirs from Greenland are the carvings made from

narwhal teeth, musk-ox horn, reindeer antlers and sperm whale teeth.

They are are called tupilaks.

6. Unlike Iceland, Greenland does NOT have many hot springs to use for

geothermal power.

7. Mummies of women and children, dating back 500 years, were found in

1978. Called the Qilakitsoq Mummies, the eight (six women, young baby

and a young boy) are extremely well preserved and you can make out

the coloring of their clothing and the tattoos on some of the adults.

8. During World War 2, Greenland was used by the allies. There is a U.S

Military base in Greenland called Thule Air Base.

9. During May until July, Greenland is the “Land of the Midnight Sun”.

10. The correct namer of Greenland is Kalaallit Nunaat(meaning “Land of the Greenlanders”).

11. There are no penguins in Greenland.

12. It is estimated that 80% of Greenland is covered by ice.

Map Work: https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/greenland

1. What is the capital of Greenland? _______________It is also known as___________________.
2. Name the bay between Greenland and Canada. ______________
3. Which country is to the northeast of Greenland?______________

    4.The capital of this country to the southeast of Greenland is Reykjavik.__________________

    5. The United States has an Air Force Base in Greenland. What is it called?_____________________

    6. True or False: MOST of Greenland is located ABOVE the Arctic Circle._______

Extension Activities:

1. Learn some Greenlandic:

• Hello: Aluu

• Thank you: Qujan

• Yes: Aap

• No: Naamik

• Goodbye: Takuss or baaj

2. Teachers can use this link to share some mythological creatures of

Greenland. Have students draw and write something about one of these

creatures. https://www.mythfolks.com/greenland-folklore

3. Make a postcard and write a message to someone sharing 3 facts

learned about Greenland. 

https://www.secretatlas.com/explorers-club/greenland/51-facts/

https://guidetogreenland.com/about-greenland/greenland-today/the-qilakitsoq-mummies/?affiliate=140

Webquest on Greenland:Learn about Greenland with this fun/informative webquest. There are 10 web questions, several fun facts and a couple of extension activities. Great for a Friday activity, a substitute day or just when you want to introduce students to geography areas of the world.

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https://www.mapsofworld.com/greenland/

Key: 1. Nuuk/Godthab 2. Baffin Bay 3. Norway 4. Iceland 5. Thule 6. True

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