bring polarskolen to your organisation
Polarskolen does its best work when its out and about bringing quality polar education to schools and organisations around Denmark and the world. If you'd like to increase your students' or employees' awareness of the unique and challenging opportunities and issues facing the Arctic today, or if you'd like to help your group learn more about the beautiful cultures of Greenland and the Faroe Islands, one of Polarskolen's interactive instructors or workshops is what you're looking for. Keep reading to learn more about the interactive lectures and workshops we offer and to read testimonials from our former students!
"greenland and the faroe islands in the new arctic" (2 hours)Instructors: Gregers Gjersøe, Amma Knudsen, Óluva Nattestad or Laali Berthelsen
This lecture is aimed at grades 7-10 and all others interested in Greenland, the Faroe Islands and the Arctic.
Get the activities started in a great way, when we take you on a virtual expedition to Greenland, the Faroe Islands and the Arctic. The lecture is an introduction to the education activities, and it will create an understanding of why the Arctic is a hot issue right now. We will explore the challenges and opportunities that Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands are facing in the new Arctic.
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"GREENLAND AND THE FAROE ISLANDS IN THE NEW ARCTIC" (3 X 2 HOURS)Instructors: Gregers Gjersøe, Amma Knudsen, Óluva Nattestad or Laali Berthelsen
This lecture is aimed at students from 7-10 grade, and all others with an interest in Greenland, the Faroe islands and the Arctic.
Here we have 6 hours for the activities, and we have time to explore further on whats going on in the Arctic. We will focus on climate change and environmental concerns, raw materials in Greenland, tensions in the Arctic, new shipping routes, the Danish claim for the seabed below the North Pole, the Faroe Islands and much more.
Every hour we will finish with a fun KAHOOT, which is a game-based learning platform, that makes it fun to learn. You will certainly understand why the Arctic is a hot topic right now. |
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Polarskolen is constantly making new learning materials to expand its range of educational programming, so check back frequently for updated lectures and workshops. Additionally, you can always send us an email to discuss what programming might be best for your needs, so don't hesitate to get in touch!
student testimonials
Don't believe us? Check out what some of our past students have had to say:
A super polar adventure! The right mix of knowledge about the Arctic, real stories from exciting expeditions, students’ own dreams for the future and an amazing polar expedition to the North Pole – highly recommended
- Lisbeth Scott Magle Pedersen (Kastrupgårds School)
“Super education. Gregers got the whole class with him for super teaching. Many thanks for exciting and super instructive lessons
- Filip, student at POLARSKOLEN