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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

People of the Arctic

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Read to learn all about the religion and belief systems of the Arctic-dwelling Inuits. This resource includes an easy-to-follow reading passage that is seven paragraphs in length, and five great critical thinking questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Life Among the Arctic Peoples Word Search

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Arctic life word search instructional activity, students search a puzzle for terms associated with life in the Arctic.
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Website
Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Needle to the North

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibit explores Arctic expeditions of the twentieth-century via the photos and field notes of researchers who experienced the "alien landscape rife with cold, darkness, and isolation."
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Article
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Arctic People

For Students 9th - 10th
An arcticle featuring historical data discovered about the people who inhabited the Arctic.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Inuit

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Inuit who live in the Arctic. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...