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Ernest Shackleton Vocabulary Activities
📚 Part 1: Antarctic Vocabulary
1. Write your own definition for "expedition":
2. Explain what "endurance" means:
3. What is a "floe"? Write your definition:
4. Define "eerie" and explain how it might describe Antarctica:
5. What is "frostbite" and why would it be dangerous for explorers?
6. Explain what an "ice cap" is:
7. Fill in the blanks with vocabulary words:
The _____________ became trapped in the pack ice during their _____________ to Antarctica. The crew showed great _____________ while waiting for rescue on the ice _____________.
Word bank: expedition, Endurance, endurance, floe
🔗 Part 2: Matching Activity
8. Match each term with its correct definition by drawing lines:
Pack ice
Navigator
Blizzard
Rations
Sledge
Limited food supplies for survival
A vehicle for travelling over snow and ice
Dense ice covering large ocean areas
A severe snowstorm with strong winds
Person who plans the ship's route
9. Write a sentence using three vocabulary words from today's lesson:
✏️ Part 3: Short Response
10. Why do you think Shackleton's ship was called "Endurance"? Explain in 2-3 sentences:
11. If you were part of Shackleton's crew, what three items would you want to have for survival? Explain why:
🧊 Part 4: Arctic Adventure Planning
12. What if scenario: If you were heading to the Arctic, what supplies would you need to bring? How would it be different from what Ernest Shackleton took with him?
List 5 essential supplies you would bring:
How would your supplies be different from Shackleton's? Explain in 3-4 sentences:
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