The Lapland Polar Study

Parents and teachers will appreciate the easy-to-follow lesson plans, detailed instructions, and thoughtfully designed resources included in this digital study. Each lesson offers the flexibility to adapt activities to your child’s interests and learning pace, with two distinct tracks—Bookwork and Interactive—to suit different learning styles. The study includes printable worksheets, engaging reading passages, and step-by-step guides, ensuring you have everything you need for a seamless, immersive learning experience at home or in the classroom.

Lesson 1: The Arctic Tundra
Explore the unique features of the Arctic tundra, including its climate, permafrost, and the adaptations needed to survive in this harsh environment.

Lesson 2: The Northern Lights
Discover the science behind the aurora borealis, learning how solar particles interact with Earth’s atmosphere to create breathtaking light displays.

Lesson 3: Snow and Crystal Formation
Dive into the fascinating process of snow and ice crystal formation, examining the physics behind their shapes and structures.

Lesson 4: Reindeer Vision: A True Arctic Adaptation
Investigate how reindeer adapt to low-light conditions by shifting their vision to ultraviolet, allowing them to thrive in Arctic winters.

Lesson 5: Arctic Fox: Thermoregulation in the Tundra
Learn how Arctic foxes maintain their body temperature through fur insulation, fat storage, and heat conservation strategies.

Lesson 6: Ringed Seals: Insulation and Pressure
Examine how ringed seals survive icy waters with their thick blubber and adapt to extreme underwater pressure.

Lesson 7: The Sámi People and Reindeer Herding
Explore the rich traditions of the Sámi people, focusing on sustainable reindeer herding and its importance to their culture and the Arctic ecosystem.

Lesson 8: Lapland’s Connection to Santa Claus
Learn how Lapland became associated with Santa Claus, blending history, folklore, and cultural traditions.

Lesson 9: Arctic Survival Skills
Discover essential survival strategies for the Arctic, including navigation, shelter building, and staying warm in extreme cold.

Lesson 10: The Polar Night
Explore the effects of the long Arctic night on animals, plants, and human life, delving into seasonal changes and adaptations.

Lesson 11: Snowy Owl: Silent Flight
Study the adaptations of snowy owls that enable their silent flight, perfect for hunting in snowy environments.

Lesson 12: Arctic Navigation
Uncover how early Arctic explorers and Indigenous peoples navigated the frozen landscape using stars, landmarks, and other natural tools.

Every activity in our Lapland Expedition Study is designed to be immersive and hands-on, inviting children to explore the wonders of this Arctic region. Through engaging lessons, they will ask thoughtful questions, make discoveries, and uncover how life thrives in one of the most extreme environments on Earth. This interactive approach brings learning to life, fostering critical thinking skills and sparking a lasting connection to science and nature.

A key feature of this curriculum is the flexibility to follow two distinct learning tracks—Bookwork or Interactive—allowing children to engage with the content in ways that suit their learning style. With creative projects like modeling reindeer migrations, creating blubber gloves to test insulation, or building shelters inspired by Arctic adaptations, students take charge of their learning, developing both curiosity and confidence along the way.

Join us on an Arctic adventure through Lapland, where your child will explore the science of thermoregulation, the brilliance of the northern lights, and the ingenuity of Sámi reindeer herding. By the end of the month, they’ll gain not only knowledge about this incredible landscape but also a deeper appreciation for the science, culture, and survival stories woven into it.