It’s winter in the United States. Polar bears, geese, snow, and arctic foxes come to mind, but this is not your average unit! This unit was designed with global themes in mind! Throughout this resource, you will teach economics, history, science, geography, and sociology! We hope you enjoy this unit as much as we do!
S.T.E.M: Sled dogs were used in Arctic regions for hunting and to send mail, medicine, and items between villages. Today sled dogs are used for fun and for hunting. Each year in Alaska a race between sled dogs is held. It is called the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. It was created to remember the sled dog culture and to save Alaskan huskies which haven’t been used as much since the invention of snowmobiles. Can your students create a sled that can go the fastest AND carry the most cargo?
History: Penguins lost the ability to fly eons ago, and scientists may have finally figured out why. A new study suggests that getting off the ground eventually just took too much effort for birds that were becoming expert swimmers. Your students will learn about the history of penguins.
