Sauna

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sauna

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the cultural origin?Ancient Northern Europe, with Finland being the cultural heartland
2. What is the traditional construction material?Wood, typically pine or spruce
3. Why do people sweat in a sauna?Sweating cools the body and helps get rid of impurities from the skin.
4. How hot is a sauna?Saunas are usually between 70 and 100 degrees Celsius (158-212 degrees Fahrenheit).

Thermoregulation: The body's process of maintaining a stable internal temperature.
Vasodilation: The widening of blood vessels, which increases blood flow.
Endothelial Function: The health and performance of the cells lining the blood vessels.
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Practices, traditions, and knowledge passed down through generations.