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The Extraordinary Life of the Alaskan Tundra
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...
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Alaskan Eskimo Collection
Students analyze mystery photographs to determine key characteristics about the Alaskan environment and Eskimo culture. In this Eskimo instructional activity, students read an Eskimo folktale and write their own in response. Lastly...
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"Julie of the Wolves"
Fifth graders 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...
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Identifying Sea Ice
Students study different types of sea ice and interview an Yupik elder or local hunter. In this sea ice instructional activity, students study the native language for sea ice terms. They interview an elder from Alaska's northern coast...
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Alaska's Cultures: The View from Inside: Traditional Cultural Literature
Students read and discuss Alaskan Native stories and legends. They share summaries and questions from the reading.
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Snowy Owl Adaptations
Students explore the adaptations that are made by the snowy owl. They discuss why these adaptations are necessary and how they protect the owl. Students create a snowy owl puppet.
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Tour of the Frozen Ground
Learners discuss and observe permafrost features in their local community and compare and contrast these features with those described in a novel. In this permafrost lesson, students invite an elder from their community to discuss...