Once upon a time, there was a canal that ran through a land far, far away. The current in the canal was strong and it flowed from one end of the land to the other. The land was located at a high latitude and had a unique climate with long, cold winters and short, warm summers.

One day, a group of children decided to explore the canal and its surrounding area. They noticed that there were many channels that led off from the main canal, each with its own current. As they traveled further north, they noticed that the climate was becoming colder and that the permafrost was beginning to form.

The children soon learned that they were in the northern hemisphere and that they were approaching the solstice, the longest day of the year. Despite the cold, they were excited to experience this special time and continued on their journey.

As they reached the solstice, the children were amazed by the beauty of the sun shining for 24 hours straight. They explored the land, playing in the snow and enjoying the warmth of the sun during the day.

At the end of their journey, the children returned home with memories that would last a lifetime. They had learned about the power of the current in the canal, the unique climate of the high latitude, and the magic of the solstice in the northern hemisphere.

Reflections

1. What was the canal in the story and why was it important?
2. Where was the land located and what was the climate like there?
3. What did the children learn about the solstice in the northern hemisphere?
4. Why was the current in the canal strong?
5. How did the children feel at the end of their journey?