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Finland Explorer

Midnight Sun, Thousand Lakes & the Quiet Nation

Arctic Explorer 🧭

🎯 Mission Briefing

You are an Arctic explorer who has just arrived in Finland. Finland is a country where the sun may not set, or may barely rise, and it is waiting for you to solve its mysteries. Complete 4 mission tasks during this Nordic adventure and unlock the Finland Expert badge.

📝 Before You Start

My name

Date

The thing I most want to figure out today:

Explorer tip: remember just three clues for now. High latitude, lots of lakes, and quiet culture. The rest will make sense as you go.

🌞🌑 Mission 1: Where Did the Sun Go?

Finland is far north, so summer days can stay bright very late and winter days can be quite short. This dramatic rhythm of light is one of Finland's most famous natural features.

✅ Activity A: True or False

In Finland, the sky can still be bright at 2 a.m. in summer. (True / False)

In winter, Helsinki has only about 6 hours of daylight each day. (True / False)

The true midnight sun happens only inside the Arctic Circle. (True / False)

Finnish people may need thick curtains to sleep in summer. (True / False)

✍️ Activity B: Imagine It

If you were in Finland in summer and saw sunlight at 11 p.m., you would

Quick fact: the full midnight sun happens north of the Arctic Circle. In southern cities like Helsinki, summer nights stay very bright, but not always as full 24-hour daylight.

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💶 Mission 2: Price Detective

Finland uses the euro (€). In this worksheet we will use €1 ≈ NT$37 for simple maths. That classroom estimate is based on mid-April 2026 historical exchange-rate data.

🧮 Activity A: Quick Conversion

A cup of coffee costs about €4.4. That is aboutTWD.

An adult AB single ticket in Helsinki costs €3.3. That is aboutTWD.

📋 Activity B: Compare Prices

Item	Finland price	Taiwan price	More / Less?
Fast-food combo meal (example)	about €11	about NT$150	______
500ml bottled water	about €1.2–2.3	about NT$20	______
Helsinki AB single ticket	€3.3	about NT$30	______

Detective hint: multiply the euro price by 37, then compare it with a price you already know from Taiwan. The tram fare here is based on official HSL pricing; the water and fast-food prices are example ranges and can vary by store, brand and city.

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🫐🌲 Mission 3: Finland's Secrets

Finland is known as the land of a thousand lakes, but the real number is far bigger than that. Finnish culture is also famous for quietness, forests, berries and sauna traditions.

❓ Activity A: Multiple Choice

Q1: About how many lakes does Finland have?

A. About 1,800

B. About 18,000

C. More than 180,000

D. About 500

Q2: Why do Finland's trams and public transport often feel trust-based?

A. The tram is free

B. Riders are expected to buy tickets honestly

C. Gates cost too much

D. Only tourists need tickets

🔗 Activity B: Match Them

Sauna↔A traditional way to relax

Lingonberry↔A common wild berry

Sisu↔Finnish grit and determination

Thousand lakes↔More than 180,000 lakes

🛒 Activity C: Berry Choice

If you visited a Finnish supermarket, which berry would you most want to try?

Blueberry

Lingonberry

Cloudberry

Other: ______

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🏅 Badge + Reflection

I know what happens to the sun in a Finnish summer

I converted euros into Taiwan dollars

I know how many lakes Finland has

I can explain why Finnish public transport is often described as trust-based

💬 Reflection Time

The most surprising Finland fact for me today was:

If I went to Finland, the thing I would most want to try is:

Once every box is finished, you have unlocked your Finland Expert badge.

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