Arctic Realities

This worksheet presents advanced statements about Arctic climate, biodiversity, geopolitics, and environmental change. Students decide if each is true or false. If a statement is false, they must explain the correct information. The activity encourages deeper understanding of nuanced scientific and political issues.

This task builds critical evaluation skills by requiring justification of answers. Students must reread and interpret statements closely. It trains them to recognize inaccurate scientific claims, an essential literacy skill. Providing written explanations strengthens clarity and accuracy in nonfiction writing.