Curated OER
Alaska's Native Population: Eskimos, Indians and Aleuts
Students 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....
Curated OER
Igloo Coloring Sheet
In this igloo coloring activity, students practice their coloring techniques as they color the picture of an igloo and Eskimos. Other educational activities may coincide with the use of this coloring sheet.
Curated OER
Everyday Objects
Students investigate different cultures based on the everyday objects of that culture. First, they explore Edward W. Nelson, who explored the Alaska region and first learned about the Eskimo culture.
Curated OER
Eskimo Coloring Page
For this Eskimo coloring worksheet, students examine a black line drawing of an Eskimo who is bundled up for the winter. Students color the picture.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Arctic Peoples of North America
Learn about the art of the native Americans of the Arctic region in this overview of their art with a selection of relevant objects each with it's own detailed object description.
Other
The Rooms: Inuit in Labrador
This site surveys the history and culture of the Inuit of Labrador. Illustrated, it discusses Inuit hunting, fishing, shelters, clothing, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Crossroads of Continents
Very interesting Smithsonian web exhibition on the culture of the peoples surrounding the Bering Strait. Enter the museum to find lost cultures due to the Cold War. Fun museum to click around in!
Other
Travel Alaska: Yup'ik and Cu'pik
Provides a brief overview of the culture of the Alaskan Eskimo groups, the Yup'ik and the Cup'ik.