Curated OER
Getting to the Core of Climate Change
Learners investigate climate changes by graphing and analyzing ice core data from Greenland and Antarctica. They create, explain and report the pattern of data on a graph of ice core data. In addition they find relationships between the...
Curated OER
Adaptations
Fifth graders are able to physically record on a sheet of paper predictions and results of an experiment pertaining to the adaptations of Arctic animals after a class discussion about the topic.
Curated OER
Getting into Hot Water
Students discuss the effect of global warming on bodies of water after reading "An Icy Riddle as Big as Greenland" from The New York Times. Students work in groups to research topics related to global warming and Greenland's ecology...
Curated OER
North America Puzzle Answer Sheet
In this geography worksheet, students name the capitals of various countries found in North America. They also identify the various weather patterns across the continent and specific bodies of water. There are 21 descriptions and 21...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Polar Discovery: The Greenland Glacier Expedition: July 7 July 24, 2008
This polar expedition took place in 2008, but you can still experience the thrill of following these scientists as they engage in research studying the changes in Greenland's ice sheet. Meet the research team and learn about the...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Greenland
Learn about religion in Greenland, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Greenland Mass Variation Since 2002
Scientists study ice sheets because they influence weather and climate, playing a role in atmospheric and ocean circulation. Ice sheets can also have huge impacts on global sea levels because they store so much water. Explore this...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: How Do You Help Someone Who Is at Risk of Suicide?
Article examines suicide prevention efforts in Greenland, the country with the highest suicide rate in the world.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Greenland
This profile provides a comprehensive overview of Greenland's history, culture, society, geography, economy, and government.
NASA
Nasa: Polar Ice and Its Possible Effects on the Earth
This article describes the effects of polar ice caps on the Earth and offers explanations as to the possible effects of polar ice melting on sea level and temperature.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Matthew Henson 1866 1955
Find out about the exciting life of African American explorer Matthew Henson, who helped to discover the North Pole along with Robert Peary. Click on a camera to view some great photos.
Sacred Text Archive
The Norse Discovery of America
Collections of bits and pieces of lore and fact relating to the exploration of Nova Scotia and North America. Author promises "Bone-chilling stories," of Vikings!
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Greenland
Greenland: The Land of Ice and People. An article featuring the story of those tough people who endure the environment Greenland throws at them.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Greenland
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Greenland, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Greenland: Ice on the Move
NPR offers a photographic slide show on the status of Greenland's ice glaciers as they start to melt and the consequences of the melting for the future.
Other
The Rooms: Inuit in Labrador
This site surveys the history and culture of the Inuit of Labrador. Illustrated, it discusses Inuit hunting, fishing, shelters, clothing, and more.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Greenland
Features a country profile of Greenland, the world's largest island , background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
BBC
Bbc News: Regions and Territories: Greenland
Article providing a general overview of Greenland, the world's largest island, focusing on its history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Anningan
Windows to the Universe allows one to learn more about the Inuit mythology. "Anningan is the name of the Moon god of some of the Inuit people that live in Greenland. The word 'Inuit' means 'people.'"
Archaeological Institute of America
The Fate of Greenland's Vikings
An article which describe the settlement of the Vikings in Greenland and examines possible reasons for their disappearance.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Greenland
Provides an overview of the culture of Greenland. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Library of Congress
Loc: Portuguese Exploration Along the Northeast Coast of North America
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, gives a history of the Portuguese explorations of North America. The information is fairly brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
Other
The Norse Settlers in the New World
Features a time line of the events of the Viking voyages to Canada. Identifies different events that occurred during this time period of early Viking exploration.
Other
Greenland Guide Index
The official guide to Greenland features information about tourism as well as the geography and culture of Greenland.