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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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State of Alaska: Student Information

For Students 3rd - 8th
A comprehensive site that contains a wealth of information about Alaska. State Seal, Flower, Fish, Tree, Bird are but a few of the topics covered. A number of links to other Alaskan sites.
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NSTATE

Alaska State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all about the state symbols and emblems of Alaska. Clicking on the words under the heading "Symbol/Emblem" will usually provide a picture and more information. The date the symbol was adopted is also included.
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The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Alabama Department of Education & Early Development, among other topics, provides the latest in education news, information about teaching school in Alaska, student testing and the graduation exam, educational standards, and much...
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State of Alaska: Department of Education: Alaska's Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
Information, stories, historical images, and documents about the discovery of gold in Alaska in the late nineteenth century.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Alaska Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Alaska climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Other

The Alaska Climate Research Center

For Students 9th - 10th
See the current and past weather conditions of Alaska. Take a look at a webcam set up in Fairbanks, Alaska for current conditions.
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Alaska Department of Education: Statistics and Reports

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development provides a summary of statistics from Alaskan public schools.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Scanned and uploaded pages of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Alaska

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents extensive information regarding Alaska's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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DLTK

Alaska State Map

For Students 3rd - 5th
Provides a blank map of Alaska.
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The State of Alaska Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the state of Alaska homepage where the user can access a plethora of information about this state. Information is provided on items such as visitor information, doing business in Alaska, and more.
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Read Works

Read Works: Getting Around Alaska

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how people get around in Alaska by using skis, dogsleds, and snowmobiles. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Alaska Travelers Accomm.: Area Map, Southeast Alaska

For Students 9th - 10th
These maps show areas in Southeast Alaska. You also will find tourist information about each of the areas at this site.
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Library of Congress

Loc: A Russian Settlement in Alaska

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In the early 19th century, most of the land that is now Alaska was claimed by the Russian empire, and its most significant community was Novo-Arkhangelsk, which today is called Sitka. From 1808 until the sale of Alaska to the United...
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Building the Alaska Highway

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site to discover all about the Alaskan Highway and why it was built during World War II. View a video, read a timeline, see a map, and much more.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey:the Great M9.2 Alaska Earthquake of March 27, 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the earthquake in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1964. Links to isoseismal map, earthquake damage photos, and seismogram of the earthquake.
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Alaska Library Association (Akla)

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to information about the organization, its events and conferences, the resource provides links to numerous libraries within the state.
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: President Barack Obama Renames Mountain in Alaska

For Students 2nd - 5th
Article reports on the restoration of the official name of the tallest mountain in North America to Denali.
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Other

Alaska Department of Education: Standards

For Students 9th - 10th
The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development provides the state standards for Alaska students, schools, and educators.
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Other

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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CommonLit

Common Lit: A Woman Who Went to Alaska by Mary Kellogg Sullivan

For Students 7th - 8th
In Mary Kellogg Sullivan's book A Woman Who Went to Alaska, Sullivan describes her adventures in Alaska during her search for riches. Between 1896 and 1899, an estimated 100,000 people migrated to the Klondike region of the Yukon in...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Alaska Accelerates Indoor Agriculture by Emily Schwing

For Students 7th - 8th
Greenhouses can allow produce to grow in even the coldest conditions. In this informational text, Emily Schwing discusses the use of greenhouses in Alaska during its harsh winters. It also offers a guided reading mode, an assessment,...
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Ade: Alaska State Board of Education & Early Development

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Locate names and addresses of current board members,a statement of "Alaska's Vision and Goals for Education," meeting schedules, and minutes of previous meetings.

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