Materials and Structures Did you know there is a hotel in Greenland where you can rent an igloo? Hotel Arctic in Illulilsat rents out rooms in the shape of geodesic domes. Not made of snow like traditional igloos these aluminium-clad igloos are created to comfort the modern traveller with: central heating, bathroom with shower, kitchen facilities, tv, radio and telephone. Visit the web site at: http://www.greatestplaces.org/book_pages/greenland/huts.html. Invisible Forces The expedition team will be using a compass for navigation. See if you can navigate a path through the school yard using compass directions.

Materials and Structures, Invisible Forces Grade 3

Classroom Resources: The YES I Can! Science database contains curriculum-linked science resources for teachers. Grade 3 teachers will find the following resources to use when following this expedition.

Be sure to note the curriculum expectations for each resource. After the expedition is over, explore the other subjects/strands in the YES I Can! Science database for many more activities linked to the science expectations for your grade level!

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