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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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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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Handout
Other

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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Website
Other

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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Website
Other

Alaska Vacation and Travel Information: Explore Alaska's Regions

For Students 9th - 10th
This portal site provides information, maps, photographs and tourist information for each of Alaska's primary geographic regions, such as the Inside Passage where Glacier Bay is located.
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Handout
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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Website
Other

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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Activity
University of Washington

Klondike Gold Rush: The Perilous Journey North

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy-to-understand exhibit highlights the stampeders' journey north to the Klondike gold fields.
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Website
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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Website
A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
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Article
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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Website
Other

Alaska History and Cultural Studies: Governing Alaska

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Alaska's government from the time it was first purchased from Russia up until it became a state is described. The structure of its government today is also explained.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Hands-on curriculum unit in which students will explore the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve and learn about the past and present cultures of this arctic landscape. Students will also discover the plants, animals, and geology of this...
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Article
Other

Wonderopolis: How Does the Earth's Surface Affect Culture?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Cultural geography is the study of cultural components and how they relate to the geography of the places where people live and travel. This article explains how geography influences culture. Included are activities, and a quiz at the...
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Interactive
Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Field Guide Family Activity

For Students K - 1st
Use this Field Guide to Birds from the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali to identify and learn more about birds in your neighborhood. Then seek out additional information and create your own pages to add to Molly's guide.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Dog Sled Family Activity

For Students K - 1st
Follow the steps to make a paper dog sled, complete with dog team and passengers - Molly, Tooey, and Trini from the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali! Where will your imagination take them?
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Professional Doc
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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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Fish Camp Game

For Students 1st - 2nd
Use this Molly of Denali digital game to extend and expand students' use of informational text as well as their knowledge of Alaska Native culture.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Storytelling: Tales of Everyday Life

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Students explore how events from everyday life can become stories, and how different types of narratives-such as ships' logs and journals-can tell the story of the same event. This is one of four storytelling lessons.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Storytelling: Writers' Workshop

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Students draw on their understanding of different types of narratives to inspire and enrich their own storytelling. This is one of four storytelling lessons.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Coastal Communities Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection features videos that describe . ECHO members include people from Alaska Native Heritage Center and North Slope Borough ECHO Project in Alaska; Bishop Museum in Hawai'i; New Bedford ECHO Project and Peabody Essex Museum in...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Constructing the Alaska Highway

For Students 9th - 10th
The construction of the Alaska Highway through northern Canada and Alaska is profiled in this interactive web site. Road maps, cost of construction,reason for building, photos..and more are included to create a clear image of this...
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Recipe Book Family Activity

For Students K - 1st
Use this recipe book based on the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali to get cooking with family and friends! Try out some of Molly's recipes and then write down your own recipes to add to her recipe book.