A man finds himself confronted with his own mortality and his inability to force Nature's hand.
Teaching Ideas and Resources:
English
- Write a prequel to this story. Who is the man? Where did he come from? Where is he trying to go?
- Write an alternative ending for the story.
- Think of words and phrases to describe this landscape.
- Think of synonyms for 'cold'.
- Pause the video at different points (e.g. 0:38, 0:57, 1:06, 2:20 and 2:30). How is the man feeling? What is he thinking? How might his mindset be changing as his situation worsens?
- Retell the story from the man's point of view.
- Read the original story by Jack London and compare it to the animation. Which do you prefer?
- Write some narration to accompany the animation.
- Use the text at 0:12 as the starting point for your own story.
- Write a character profile about this man.
- Pause the video at different points and write a sentence / paragraph to describe what is happening.
- Write a 'flashback' sequence where the man thinks about something that has happened to him in the past.
- Write a newspaper report about the man who went missing in the Klondike River Gold Fields.
Maths
- Estimate the temperature of the air / water in the animation. How does this compare to the temperature where you are now?
Science
- How can the man try to keep himself warm? What materials are good for insulation?
- What is fire? How does it help us? How can it be dangerous?
Computing
- Create your own animated version of this story. You could use stop-motion animation tools or multimedia software.
Design Technology
- Design a shelter to keep the man safe and warm in this dangerous environment.
Art
- Can you create your own black and white winter scenes like the ones in the background of the animation?
Music
- Listen to the background music. What instruments can you hear? What atmosphere does the music evoke?
- Could you compose your own movie soundtrack to accompany this animation? Read this page for some useful advice.
Geography
- Where is the Klondike River? Can you find it on a map? How far away is it from where you live?
History
- Can you find out more about the Klondike Gold Rush?
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