Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Matthew Henson, an Arctic Explorer



Matthew Henson helped Peary explore the Arctic
CREDIT: Matthew Alexander Henson, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, wearing fur hat and fur coat, 1910. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. Reproduction Number LC-USZC4-7503.


Assigned: Wednesday, November 10th, 2010.

We recently read the story in our literature book titled, Matthew Henson at the Top of the World. (pages 101-110.)

Pretend that you are an Arctic explorer. What will you pack on your sled to take with you in order to survive your expedition to the North Pole?

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Thank you, Ms. Kaplanis

37 comments:

  1. What I would bring to survive the trip to the North Pole:

    -shelter
    -thermal sleeping bag
    -thermal cloths including underwear
    -something to drink
    -food
    -flahlight
    -fire wood
    -lighter
    -scarf
    -face mask
    -gloves
    -boots
    -beeny
    -somthing to contact someone with
    -something to entertain me

    Kyle P.

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  2. What I would bring in my sled:


    -food
    -water
    -lighter
    -flashlight
    -pocketknife
    -wood
    -coat
    -gloves
    -hat
    -boots
    -cell phone

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  3. If I was going on a trip to the Arctic I would pack many things. I would pack things like an emergency cell phone, a sleeping back, tent,and lots of water bottles. I will also take food, changes of clothes, and changes of shoes that would help me walk on the snow and ice. I would also take a thermal jacket, pants, gloves, and socks.A first aid kit,and sunglasses. This is all that I would take on my trip to the Arctic.
    Kendall R.

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  4. What would you pack on a sled if you were in the Arctic?

    I would pack.....

    * Lots of water
    * A jar of peanut butter- it's good on anything!
    * Duct tape
    * 1st aid kit
    * Canned fruit
    * Extra jacked
    * Extra set of clothes
    * Brush
    * Blankets
    * Sleeping bag
    * Snow shoes
    * Uggs
    * Flavored chap-stick
    * Money-just in case!
    * Candy!!!!!!

    By Alex N.

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  5. I would bring a jacket, a pair of clothes, an extra pair of clothes, an extra jacket, a box of matches, some food, some water, a portableTV, a cellphone, a pocketknife, and a portable heater

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  6. I would totally bring all of that stuff too!!! Nice Ideas!!!!!!!

    Kendall R.

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  7. What will you pack on your sled to take with you in order to survive your expedition to the North Pole?

    I would pack.....

    * Sleeping bag
    * Blankets
    * Flash Light
    * Batteries- Just in case
    * pocket Knife
    * Tooth brush and tooth paste
    * Hair brush
    * clothes
    * Extra Jacket
    * hat
    * Shoes/ Snow shoes
    * lots of food
    * Chap Stick
    * First Aid kit
    * notebook and pencils- to always write what Adventures have happend
    * Tape
    * glue
    * Money

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  8. Posted for Patrick E.

    What to pack on arctic sled:
    meat
    water
    coat
    shovel
    snowshoes
    skis and ski poles
    rope
    spiked shoes
    By: Patrick E.

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  9. Posted for Sam P.

    If i went on a trip to the arctic i would take my cell phone, food, water, a first aid kit, a jacket, snow shoes, gloves, a tent, a pocketknife, a hat, a picture of my family, wood, lighter, socks, my DS, my MP3 player, paper and a pen. It sounds like alot but that is wat i would take to the arctic.
    By Sam P.

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  10. Posted for Olivia D.
    Here is my list of things I would take on an Arctic Adventure.

    Jacket
    Snow Jacket
    Long Sleeve Shirt
    Long Snow Pants
    Extra Long Socks
    Gloves
    Sled
    Climbing Helmet
    Snow tent
    Sun glasses
    Cellular phone
    Money
    Dog tag with name and information
    Snow boots
    Snow shoes
    Crampons
    Shovel
    Rope
    Video camera
    Camera
    Freeze dried meals
    Granola Bars
    Dark Chocolate M&M's
    Water
    Jetboil stove and fuel
    Nalgene water bottle
    Carabiners
    By Olivia D.

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  11. Posted for Sean E.

    If I were an arctic explorer I would bring with me on my sled....

    A jacket meant for arctic explorers
    A necessary food supply
    A compass
    A first aid kit
    An emergency blanket
    An emergency radio
    A tent
    A Tinderbox
    A lighter
    A supply of water
    Mittens
    Firewood
    Fishing line
    And a musket(For protection)

    By Sean E.

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  12. Posted for Jules R.

    These are the items I would take:

    food
    cell phone
    warm coat
    hat
    gloves
    snow shoes
    boots
    flashlight
    lighter
    first aid kit

    By Jules R.

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  13. Items I would take on my sled

    food
    cell phone
    fire supplies
    tent
    sleeping bag
    boots
    warm clothes
    and climbing gear

    By Sebastian M.

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  14. If i were an artic explorer i would pack,
    >Snow shoes
    >cellphone
    >sleeping bag
    >blanket
    >rope
    >warm supplies(fire supplies)
    >clothes
    >tent
    >snacks
    >water
    >flashlight
    >compass
    >gloves
    >d.s.i
    >radio
    >chapstick
    >first aid kit
    >jacket

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  15. What I would bring
    Food
    Water
    Cloths
    Blanket
    Cell phone
    Tent

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  16. Posted for Dylan R.

    heavy jacket
    bottled water
    warm clothes
    bedroll
    meat jerky
    plastic bags
    tent
    lantern
    matches
    radio

    By Dylan R.

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  17. Posted for Justin I.

    I would bring a blanket,a heavy jacket,a lighter, water, a tent,and food.

    By Justin I.

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  18. Posted for Natalie T.

    - water
    - food
    - heavy jacket
    - tent
    - flashlight
    - snow shoes
    - sleeping bag
    - first aid kit
    - cell phone

    By: Natalie T.

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  19. Posted for Brando M.

    If I were an arctic explorer I would bring a
    Flash light
    Batteries
    Compass
    watch
    Food
    First aid kit
    A shovel
    Helmet
    Rope
    Snowshoes
    Water
    Clothes
    Tent
    Sleeping bag

    By: Brando M.

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  20. Hello Students,
    It is Sunday night & it is after 9:30pm. I have counted 18 assignments posted here (2 posts are comments.) That means that there are still 15 of you who have not yet done your homework... I sure hope that you will get your assignment done before Monday! You have had 5 days to accomplish this. I will check again in the morning.
    -Ms. K. :)

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  21. Posted for Molly H.

    If I was an explorer I would bring
    -water
    -food
    -clothes
    -socks
    -tent
    -sleeping Bag
    -Wood
    -Flash light
    -Cell phone
    -Gloves
    -hat
    -boots

    By Molly H.

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  22. 1. gps
    2. cellphone
    3. a tent
    4 food

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  23. Posted for Cali H.

    I am a Arctic Explorer. I am packing on my sled,A flash light,batterys,blankets,pillows,food,water,tools,cell phone,cumpus,tooth brush,tooth past,hair brush,and clothes.thats whaty i would pack on my sled.

    By Cali H.

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  24. Posted for Gaby W.

    If I were in the Artic Exploration I would bring....
    > water
    >cell phone
    >cothes
    >food
    >fire supplies
    >k9 dog
    >tent
    >blanket

    By Gaby W.

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  25. Posted for Alexys D.

    I would bring a blanket, clothes, food, a diary ( to write about my expedition), and pens and penciles on my sledge in the expidition.

    By Alexys D.

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  26. Thank you to all the students who accomplished this HW assignment. You did a good job of deciding & then listing what you would pack onto your sled for an expedition into the Arctic. However, as of 3:00pm on Monday, there are 10 students who have not done this HW assignment that was due today. (This should have been easy to accomplish.)
    -Ms. K.

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  27. These are the items I would take with me to the Arctic on my sled:
    Small shovel
    Metal bucket (to melt snow in for water)
    Flash light
    Sleeping bag
    Tent
    Rope
    Ice pick
    Toilet paper
    Dried Salmon
    Fur Jacket
    Warm Clothes
    Matches
    Oil Lamp & small stove

    Alec Z.

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  28. Posted for Justina G.

    If I were an arctic explorer i would take...

    -alot of water or liquid
    -extra clothes
    -blankets
    -shoes
    -food
    -a cellphone
    -material for going up any mountains if nessesary
    By Justina G.

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  29. If I were an arctic explorer, I would take many things such as:

    ✪cellphone
    ✪snacks
    ✪sunscreen
    ✪water
    ✪extra clothing (shoes too)
    ✪matches
    ✪tent
    ✪blanket
    ✪things to start and stop a fire
    ✪GPS
    ✪rubbing alcohol
    ✪band-aids
    ✪cotton balls
    ✪my DSi

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  30. Posted for Nathan P.

    What I would bring in my sled:
    Food
    drinks
    map
    flashlight
    shovel
    rope
    extra clothing
    flares
    mess kit
    oil lamp
    matches

    By Nathan P.

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  31. I give all these lists ☆☆☆☆☆! (Five stars)

    I absolutely ❤ these!

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  32. Posted for Parnian S.

    If I were an arctic explorer in my sled I would have a very thick coat, a heated sleeping bag, extra shoes and socks, extra clothes, food& water, lipbalm, hairbrush, a pocket knife(just for hunting), a phone, lotion, a tent, compass, flashlight, and a smart dog, like a Huskey or a German Shepered, for company, safty, and guidance!

    By Parnian S.

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  33. If I was an artic explorer I would bring,
    -Team of huskies
    - hand and feet warmers
    - lots of water
    -satellite phone
    -snow shoes
    - heavy boots
    -heavy jacket
    -sleeping bag[Ikea]
    -freeze dried food
    - camping stove
    -tent
    - snow sled
    -spear gun
    - swiss army knife
    That is every thing I would bring.
    - Ashton S.

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  34. Posted for Mark B.

    What I woulod take with me on an Arctic expedition:

    A lot of food,
    A rifle,
    Fur clothing,
    Ice picks,
    Ice grip shoes,
    And a lot of rope.

    By Mark B.

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  35. Posted for Tiffany S.

    i would bring water, food, clothes, a phone, a GPS, and glasses.

    By Tiffany S.

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