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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.

Materials and Structures, Grade 3

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

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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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