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A&E Television

History.com: Alaska

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Alaska! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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Anchorage Museum: Alaska Gallery: Athabascan Indian History

For Students 9th - 10th
The Anchorage Museum offers a lengthy comprehensive overview of Athabascan Indian history and culture. Includes details on daily life, ceremonial objects, hunting tools, clothing, shelters, and more.
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Anchorage Museum: Alaska Gallery: Alutiiq and Aleut/unangan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Anchorage Museum in Alaska provides a lengthy comprehensive overview of Alutiiq and Aleut history and culture. Includes details on daily life, dioramas, art, ceremonial objects, clothing, and more.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: The Making of Grandpa's Drum

For Students K - 1st
Learn more about the real-life experiences of Alaska Natives who were sent away to far-away boarding schools, in this behind-the-scenes video [2:55] about the "Grandpa's Drum" story in the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali. Use this inside...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Looking Both Ways

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interactive exhibit from the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center featuring the Alaskan Native Alutiiqs. Learn much information about the people, their culture, and see where they live.
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Travel Alaska: Native Alaskans: Tlingit, Haida, Eyak, and Tsimshian

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the history and culture of the Alaskan Indian groups: Haida, Tlingit, Eyak, and Tsimshian.
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Travel Alaska: Native Alaskans: Athabascans

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains brief information on the life and culture of the Alaskan Indian group known as the Athabaskans.
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Alaska History and Cultural Studies: Alaska's Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The numerous cultures that make up the demography of Alaska are profiled. Included are Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Polynesians and Latin Americans.
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The Aleutians of the Pribilof Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a complete on-line book that tells the story of the Alaskan natives on the Pribilof Islands.
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Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository

For Students 9th - 10th
Great online source for finding an abundance of information on Alutiiq history, culture, and heritage. Offers artifacts, latest news, an art gallery, exhibits, a language program, and so much more.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Aleut

For Students 9th - 10th
The Arctic Studies Center at the Smithsonian provides general notes on the Aleut people of Alaska. Includes a picture of a painting of an Aleut Hunter.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Collection

For Teachers K - 1st
Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Collection

For Students K - 1st Standards
Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities...
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iCivics

I Civics: Tribal Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As sovereign nations, American Indian and Alaska Native tribes develop and manage their own governments. This lesson examines the varied structures and functions of tribal government as well as the relationship these nations have with...
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Travel Alaska: Yup'ik and Cu'pik

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief overview of the culture of the Alaskan Eskimo groups, the Yup'ik and the Cup'ik.
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Alutiiq People of Kodiak Island

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the unique culture and history of the Alutiiq natives of Alaska, many who live in Kodiak City. Includes extensive information and a photo gallery of Kodiak and other villages.
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Kodiak: Alutiiq Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the unique culture and history of the Alutiiq natives of Alaska, many who live in Kodiak City. Includes extensive information and a photo gallery of Kodiak and other villages.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Repatriation

For Students 9th - 10th
"Repatriation", returning to one's origin, is a program running through the Smithsonian examining Native American artifacts.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Our Way of Making Prayer

For Students 9th - 10th
The native Yup'ik people of Alaska, like many other Native American tribes, once used decorative masks for ceremonial purposes. Here you can read a short introductory piece about the masks, view the masks, and watch several short video...
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Read Works

Read Works: Tribal Tribute

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian, part of the Smithsonian Institution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Council of Yukon First Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the umbrella organization for all First Nations groups in the Yukon. They are all listed here, as well as their languages, along with descriptive information. The history pages give brief descriptions of different phases of their...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tanaina

For Students 9th - 10th
A webpage containing information about an Athapaskan-speaking group of people who live in Alaska. Learn about the history and culture of the Tanaina.

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