Arctic Explorer: The Story of Matthew Henson

Vocabulary Expedition Expedition Arctic Arctic Glaciers Glaciers Constellation Constellation Insulation Insulation

Expedition Before he made this famous expedition he went on several trips to the artic with Robert Perry. Before he made this famous expedition he went on several trips to the artic with Robert Perry. Astronauts go on expeditions to find out more about space. Astronauts go on expeditions to find out more about space. Expedition – a journey made to accomplish something Expedition – a journey made to accomplish something Synonyms-outing, trip, excursion Synonyms-outing, trip, excursion

Arctic “It was June 1891,” Matt Henson wrote, “that I started my first trip to the arctic regions. “It was June 1891,” Matt Henson wrote, “that I started my first trip to the arctic regions. The trip to Greenland was Matt Henson’s first trip to the arctic journey. The trip to Greenland was Matt Henson’s first trip to the arctic journey. Arctic – having to do with the North Pole Arctic – having to do with the North Pole Synonyms-north, polar Synonyms-north, polar

glaciers Matt saw glaciers that looked like thick, flowing cream, frozen into white walls. Matt saw glaciers that looked like thick, flowing cream, frozen into white walls. Glaciers, huge, slow moving masses of ice, can cause damage to large ships. Glaciers, huge, slow moving masses of ice, can cause damage to large ships. Glaciers-large, slow moving masses of ice Glaciers-large, slow moving masses of ice Synonyms- none Synonyms- none

constellation While he watched the starts the Eskimos explained that the constellation he called the Pleiades was really a team of dogs chasing a polar bear. While he watched the starts the Eskimos explained that the constellation he called the Pleiades was really a team of dogs chasing a polar bear. The Little Dipper is a constellation, a group of fixed stars that have a name. The Little Dipper is a constellation, a group of fixed stars that have a name. Constellation – a group of fixed stars that have a name Constellation – a group of fixed stars that have a name

Insulation Even though Matt always covered the inside of his boots with soft dry moss for insulation, his heels froze. Even though Matt always covered the inside of his boots with soft dry moss for insulation, his heels froze. Insulation is used in houses to make sure they don’t lose heat. Insulation is used in houses to make sure they don’t lose heat. Insulation - a material that keeps heat from being lost Insulation - a material that keeps heat from being lost