Curated OER
Alaska
In this Alaska worksheet, students complete 6 pages of readings and questions about the state of Alaska. Included are general facts, First Nation groups, European arrival, industry and people. Each page has a short text and 6 multiple...
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A Journey To Alaska
Students create an electronic scrapbook of a virtual field trip to Alaska. They first check the weather and plan what to bring for a real trip. As they explore various websites representing five stopovers on the trip they copy photos...
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Enduring Understandings: Alaska's Culture
Students predict how people lived in Northwest Alaska before the arrival of the Europeans. They read an online selection to give them the answers.
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Alaska's Regions
Students research the five regions of Alaska in terms of its major geographic features, climate, weather, history, economic base and original inhabitants. They present their findings.
Curated OER
My Region Through Time
Students identify the region of state in which they live on a regional map. They read information about the time period assigned and identify significant historical events that occurred in the region.
PBS
Pbs: Harriman Expedition Retraced
In 1899, Edward Henry Harriman left on a two-month survey of the Alaskan coast. The exhibition returned with "over one hundred trunks of specimens and more than 5000 photographs and colored illustrations." PBS traces this expedition and...
Other
The Aleutians of the Pribilof Islands
Presents a complete on-line book that tells the story of the Alaskan natives on the Pribilof Islands.
Other
Anchorage Museum: Alaska Gallery: Alutiiq and Aleut/unangan
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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Anchorage Museum: Alaska Gallery: Athabascan Indian History
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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: As Precious as Gold
"As Precious as Gold," is an online exhibit from the National Postal Museum which explores the rich history of the Alaskan/Klondike gold rushes. Find stories on extraordinary women, the trails, the Palm Sunday avalanche, the U.S. Postal...
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Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository
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.
A&E Television
History.com: Alaska
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,...
Other
Eight Stars of Gold: The Story of the Alaskan Flag
Multimedia presentation of the story of the Alaskan flag.
Other
Alutiiq People of Kodiak Island
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.
Other
Kodiak: Alutiiq Heritage
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.
Other
Travel Tidings Alaska: Alaska Travel, Tourism, & Vacations
Visit this free Alaska travel guide about Alaska tourism, with information on travel regions, cities, national parks, activities, weather, and various maps.
NSTATE
Alaska: The Last Frontier State
Offers basic information on the history, culture, economy, geography, people, and government of Alaska. Also, provides maps and an almanac of statistical facts.