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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the migration behavior, physical description and key body parts of the Tundra Swan. They work in small groups in a jigsaw lesson, finally presenting their findings to the entire class. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students make a Saint Lawrence Island Rain Parka after researching walrus life. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students discuss the Yukon Territory during the gold rush, the Dawson Trail, Aurora Borealis, and the Tundra while exploring the climate and terrain of the area. They figure how long it took prospectors to travel the 50 miles across the Chilkoot Trail. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students write and perform dramatic presentations about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. They select formats from puppets, plays, improvisational skits, or screened silhouette. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the characteristics of the tundra on the North Slope of Alaska. They conduct Internet research, develop a chart of the types of vegetation, plant growth, and fauna found on the tundra, identify examples in their own surroundings, and answer discussion questions. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore Geography while reading, "Julie of the Wolves". Using the novel text, they create a poem based on geographical information found. In groups, they complete a Venn Diagram in which they compare and contrast the Myax and the wolves. They also research the geography of the Alaskan Arctic. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discover the quest for a balance between oil exploration and a concern for the environment in Alaska. They synthesize their knowledge by debating the current length of the oil-drilling season. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students recount their knowledge of natural resources and articulate their understanding of the multi- faceted debate that surrounds drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. They then examine the complexity of drilling in the Wildlife Refuge through reading and discussing "Drill, Say Alaskans, Who Know Their Pockets Are Lined With Oil." Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students research life in Alaska and compare life there to their lives in this lesson. They read "Julie of the Wolves." They research through the novel and other reference books facts about the Alaskan climate and geography. They also research wolves, their habits and habitats. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students investigate arctic geology and hydrology as well as tundra ecology as they consider options for sewage treatment. Public safety, environmental impact, and issues of construction and engineering be explored. Full Review »

