There was a big iceberg that flipped over in the water near a place called Ilulissat. Ilulissat is in Greenland and is known for having many icebergs. Some people saw the big iceberg turn over and took a video of it. The iceberg made big waves in the water when it flipped. Ilulissat is on the west side of Greenland and has a lot of ice that people like to see.
1. iceberga large piece of ice floating in the ocean
2. flippedturned over
3. waveswater that moves up and down
4. citya place where many people live
5. famousvery well-known
6. visitto go and see a place
7. coastland next to the ocean
8. areaa region or part of a place
9. viewsthings you look at
10. moveto go from one place to another
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Let's name things we can find in the ocean. 2. Can you think of places that have a lot of ice? 3. What sounds do big waves make? 4. Have you ever been to a place with lots of water? 5. What do you think is fun about visiting a new place?
π€ Comprehension Questions:
1. Where is Ilulissat located?
On Greenland's west coast.
2. What is Ilulissat famous for?
It is famous for its icebergs.
3. What happened to the iceberg near Ilulissat?
The iceberg flipped over.
4. What did people do when they saw the iceberg flip?
They took a video.
5. What did the iceberg do when it flipped?
It made big waves.
6. Why do many people visit Ilulissat?
To see the icy sights.
7. What do icebergs often do?
They move and change all the time.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
There was a big that over in the water near a place called Ilulissat. Ilulissat is in and is known for many icebergs. Some people saw the big iceberg turn over and took a of it. The iceberg made big in the water when it flipped. is on the west of Greenland and has a lot of ice that people like to see.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Have you ever seen an iceberg in pictures or videos? 2. Why do you think people like to visit places with icebergs? 3. What do you think happens when a big iceberg flips? 4. Would you like to see an iceberg flipping in real life? 5. What other places are famous for ice and snow? 6. How do you think people in Greenland live with so much ice around them? 7. What would you tell a friend about Ilulissat? 8. Do you enjoy cold weather and why? 9. What would you wear to visit a place with lots of ice? 10. How does seeing videos of nature make you feel? 11. What do you think is exciting about nature? 12. Have you ever visited a new and different place? What was it like?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. iceberg
2. flipped
3. waves
4. city
5. famous
6. visit
7. coast
8. area
9. views
10. move
Meanings
(A) to go and see a place
(B) very well-known
(C) things you look at
(D) land next to the ocean
(E) a large piece of ice floating in the ocean
(F) water that moves up and down
(G) turned over
(H) a region or part of a place
(I) to go from one place to another
(J) a place where many people live
π‘ Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What is an iceberg?
(a) A type of bird
(b) A kind of tree
(c) A large piece of ice floating in the ocean
(d) A mountain top
2. What happened to the iceberg near Ilulissat?
(a) It flipped over
(b) It turned into a rock
(c) It melted completely
(d) It flew into the air
3. What do icebergs make when they move?
(a) Sand
(b) Mountains
(c) Lakes
(d) Waves
4. Where is Ilulissat located?
(a) In the middle of the desert
(b) By a large forest
(c) On Greenland's west coast
(d) Near a big city
5. Why do people visit Ilulissat?
(a) To climb tall buildings
(b) To see the big icebergs
(c) To swim in the ocean
(d) To hunt for treasure
6. What do icebergs do often?
(a) Stay in one place
(b) Disappear every day
(c) Turn into flowers
(d) Move and change
7. What did people do when they saw the iceberg flip?
(a) They hid under a rock
(b) They took a video
(c) They swam away
(d) They went to sleep
8. What is ice that makes pretty views?
(a) Icebergs
(b) Rivers
(c) Trees
(d) Roads
π΅οΈ True or False Questions:
1. People took a photo of the iceberg sinking.
2. Ilulissat is located on Greenland's east coast.
3. Ilulissat is famous for its mountains.
4. The iceberg made small ripples when it flipped.
5. Icebergs move and change all the time.
6. Many people visit Ilulissat to see ice.
7. The area around Ilulissat has lots of ice.
8. A big iceberg flipped over near Ilulissat.
Writing Questions:
1. Describe what an iceberg looks like.
2. Why do you think big icebergs can flip over?
3. Write about a place you would like to visit and why.
4. What would you do if you saw a big iceberg flip over?
5. Write a story about visiting a cold place like Greenland.
