Chapter 6 begins by asking students to imagine life near the top
of the world and to consider how the land and water influence ways of life in
this region.
The Arctic region is unique in Canada for many reasons. It is a
land where there are no trees and the ground is frozen for much of the
year. The population is sparse, and many communities located alongside the
Arctic Ocean receive food and supplies only by barge. Lifestyles typically
combine traditional and modern elements, and stories and skills passed down through
generations shape Arctic life. Many of the games that Inuit children play
show a strong connection to the land and prepare children for daily activities
in the north.
The climate in the Arctic has a major effect on quality of life.
As the land is not suitable for farming and distances from many food sources are
great, purchased food is expensive. The town of Inuvik in the Arctic’s Northwest
Territories has helped address this problem by building a community greenhouse.
Students are also presented with information to help them understand how
differences in the amount of sunlight and precipitation can affect communities in
the Arctic and influence the kinds of activities undertaken.
This chapter examines the important question of global warming.
The effects of climate change are emphasized through stories from Elders and
photos that illustrate these changes. This becomes the basis for an Inquiry
in which students are asked to consider what personal action they can take to slow
down the effects of climate change.
The chapter concludes with a look at some of the natural
resources found in the region. How are decisions made about Arctic lands and
resources? The difficulty of balancing development with protecting the environment
is illustrated through examination of the Mackenzie Pipeline project.
of the world and to consider how the land and water influence ways of life in
this region.
The Arctic region is unique in Canada for many reasons. It is a
land where there are no trees and the ground is frozen for much of the
year. The population is sparse, and many communities located alongside the
Arctic Ocean receive food and supplies only by barge. Lifestyles typically
combine traditional and modern elements, and stories and skills passed down through
generations shape Arctic life. Many of the games that Inuit children play
show a strong connection to the land and prepare children for daily activities
in the north.
The climate in the Arctic has a major effect on quality of life.
As the land is not suitable for farming and distances from many food sources are
great, purchased food is expensive. The town of Inuvik in the Arctic’s Northwest
Territories has helped address this problem by building a community greenhouse.
Students are also presented with information to help them understand how
differences in the amount of sunlight and precipitation can affect communities in
the Arctic and influence the kinds of activities undertaken.
This chapter examines the important question of global warming.
The effects of climate change are emphasized through stories from Elders and
photos that illustrate these changes. This becomes the basis for an Inquiry
in which students are asked to consider what personal action they can take to slow
down the effects of climate change.
The chapter concludes with a look at some of the natural
resources found in the region. How are decisions made about Arctic lands and
resources? The difficulty of balancing development with protecting the environment
is illustrated through examination of the Mackenzie Pipeline project.