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\nUnit 1: Introduction to World Geography - The 5 Themes of Geography\n

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\nThe seven resources in the Introduction to World Geography - The 5 Themes of Geography unit are designed to give middle schoolers an overview of what they will learn studying geography. The first lesson focuses on the five themes...\n
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\nJan. 3, 1959 | Alaska Becomes a State\n

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\nMake connections with past history and current events with this critical thinking exercise. Kids read background information relating to Alaska's statehood as well as information on oil drilling and Alaska's economy. They put it all...\n
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\nGeography of Alaska\n

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\nA unit on the 49th state covers a variety of topics from the geography of Alaska to Native American myths.  Academics work to analyze information found in primary source materials including old newspaper articles and artifacts....\n
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\nAdventure to Alaska\n

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\nStudents use their imagination and research skills to create a virtual tour of the \"Land of the Midnight Sun.\" They are told that Alaska is the largest state in the United States. Students gather information about Alaska to help them...\n
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\nThe Alaska Purchase: Debating the Sale from Russian and U.S. Perspectives\n

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\nSeward's Folly or brilliant strategic move? Class members investigate primary source documents from each country to determine the rationales behind the sale and purchase of Alaska, and then stage a debate.\n
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\nAgriculture & Alaska's Economy\n

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\nYoung scholars examine Alaska's agriculture numbers from previous years. They answer questions based on Alaska's production levels.\n
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\nA Study of Alaska\n

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\nStudents explore Alaska. This lesson is gearing mostly for students who live in Alaska.\n
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\nTrade in Precontact Alaska\n

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\nStudents explore the geography of Alaska and its effect on trade. In this ancient Alaska instructional activity, students participate in a simulation that requires them to trade with those in the territory and outside of it.\n
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\nThree Alaska Native Leaders\n

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\nStudents discover the contributions of 3 Alaskan leaders. For this Alaska history lesson, students research the leaders Nathaniel Bowditch, Ki'ianaa'ahu'ula, and Elizabeth Peratrovich. Students present their findings through drama and...\n
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\nAlaska Word Search\n

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\nFor this Alaska word search worksheet, students search for famous people and places in Alaska. Students search for 10 people and places.\n
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\nAssimilation and the Native People of Metlakahtla, Alaska\n

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\nFitting in to a dominant culture comes at a price—especially for native peoples. Class members consider this concept using a photo matching game of indigenous people in Alaska. Discussion questions help them consider to what extent these...\n
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\nResearch for State Brochures\n

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\nAsk your young researchers to create a state brochure by working together to research Alaska and then use facts they have learned from the novel Woodsong to create a travel brochure about Alaska. Pupils must include a bibliography and...\n
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\nAlaska\n

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\nIn this Alaska instructional activity, students complete 6 pages of readings and questions about the state of Alaska. Included are general facts, First Nation groups, European arrival, industry and people. Each page has a short text and...\n
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\nAlaska's Native Population: Eskimos, Indians and Aleuts\n

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\nStudents explore the unique population of Alaska. In this Native people of Alaska lesson, students discover the three groups of people who live in Alaska. Students describe the similiarities and differences between the three groups....\n
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\nAlaska Purchase Debate\n

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\nStudents examine the benefits and the challenges Alaska has presented to the United States. They research what the government and the people of the United States considered at the time of the purchase of Alaska in order to debate the...\n
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\nWater Cycling in the Wilderness: Alaska quarter reverse\n

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\nThe Alaskan wilderness contains every imaginable element of the water cycle: it has flowing streams, cool spring rain, and frozen glaciers. Pupils use a series of worksheets to identify and define evaporation, condensation, and...\n
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\nThe Coin and the Fable: Alaska quarter reverse\n

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\nAn Alaskan quarter and a book of fables is what you'll need to start this lesson. Learners will use the image of the bear and the salmon found on the reverse side of the Alaskan quarter as inspiration. They will compose a fable about the...\n
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\nAlaska Rock Garden Project\n

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\nYoung environment experts examine the different types of rocks. They create their own rock garden to keep throughout the school year. Although this lesson is written for the Alaskan landscape, a rock garden can be created in almost any...\n
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\nAlaska Agriculture Write and Color Book\n

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\nAn entertaining coloring book on Alaskan agriculture awaits your young learners. Pupils color in black line outlines of vegetables and animals, and write the word above them. The pictures are designed by students - very cute!\n
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\nEvery-Day Edit: Alaska, the 49th State\n

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\nFor this editing activity, students read and edit a short passage entitled, \"Alaska, the 49th State.\" Students look for 10 errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling and/or grammar.\n
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\nFootball a Big Success in Small Alaska City\n

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\nStudents read about the creation of a football program at a small-town school in Alaska. In this current events lesson plan, the teacher introduces the article with a map and vocabulary activity, then students read the news report and...\n
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\nAlaska Crossword\n

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\nIn this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the statements about Alaska and find 10 words to complete the crossword puzzle.\n
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\nHow now Alaska cow?\n

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\nStudents explore where milk products come from and investigate Alaska's dairy industry. They observe phase changes while making butter using heavy whipping cream and jars. The butter is eaten on crackers and bread.\n
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\nAlaska Native Ways of Knowing\n

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\nPupils watch a video on the Alaskan native ways. They examine how knowledge was passed down from elders and how the Alaskans lived with harmony in nature.  Learners then prepare and present a classroom science fair project based on...\n
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