Resource Type
Activity
Region
Arctic
Completion Time
About 1 period
Grade
Middle School and Up
Permission
Download, Share, and Remix
Author(s)
Maggie Prevenas
Materials
DVD "Cradle of the Storms" (See Resources section for details)
TV or computer for showing the film
Worksheets, 1 per student

Overview

The Aleutian Islands, between Alaska and Siberia, have earned the name "Cradle of the Storms" due to their wild weather. Students will view a two-part series about the Aleutian islands and answer questions related to the film.

Objective

Students will learn about the Aleutian Island chain in Alaska and answer questions to reinforce learning.

Preparation

Hand out student worksheets

Description

Play the video: Aleutians-Cradle of the Storms and have students answer the questions in the attached worksheet.

Resources

To order the video: Aleutians-Cradle of the Storms http://shop.wgbh.org/product/show/9479

Credits

Maggie Prevenas, prevenas [at] hawaiiantel.net

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