Monday's Lesson Plan
The Arctic is a cold frozen land covered by an icy ocean at the earth's northern pole. The people and animals of the Arctic have adapted to the extreme cold. The Inuit Indians are indigenous to the Arctic. They have learned to live off the frozen land using unique tools like the igloo and kayak.

Inukshuk

Tuesday's Lesson Plan
Gold was found in Alaska in 1872 near Sitka. Like in California, when people heard there was gold in Alaska they came in droves to find their fortune. However, it was a much harder and riskier path to travel. After the shortages endured during the first winter, gold seekers were required to bring a year's supply of provisions with them when they began their journey across the frozen tundra toward the gold.

Wednesday's Lesson Plan
The Arctic actually covers a large area of land. It includes parts of Canada, Greenland, Russia, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. This arctic land is covered with permafrost about 9 months out of the year. This is a hard place to live. Inuits and other indigenous people of the Arctic have adapted dramatically to be able to live under the Arctic's harsh conditions.

Thursday's Lesson Plan
The Arctic is like no other place on the earth. It is different even from Antarctica, the other frozen part of the earth. The arctic is home to animals with very interesting characteristics that make life in the Arctic possible. The Arctic is also home to one of the world's greatest phenomena - the aurorea borealis.

Friday's Lesson Plan
The Arctic is an extraordinary place. This harsh environment requires its inhabitants to adjust to survive. The Inuit culture and the animals that live in the Arctic reflect this.