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Handout
California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: Native Alaskan Graphic Arts: Founding Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
This colorful article portrays four Alaskan artists who became known for their drawings of traditional lifeways in Alaska. Near the bottom of the site, click on the name of an artist to learn lots more about each of them.
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Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Teaching From Objects and Stories: Eskimo People

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The object of these three lesson plans is for the students to use objects and stories to learn about the Eskimo people of the Bering Strait. All worksheets and materials are included. Students will solve historical problems, using...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Repatriation

For Students 9th - 10th
"Repatriation", returning to one's origin, is a program running through the Smithsonian examining Native American artifacts.
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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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Other

Alaska Native Heritage Center: Inupiaq & St. Lawrence Island Yupik

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an introduction to the traditions and customs of the Inupiaq and St.Lawrence Island Yupik peoples of Alaska with emphasis on their distinct culture.
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Other

Alaska Native Heritage Center: Eyak, Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience the life of the Native Alaskan culture group of the Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, & Tsimshian people and learn about their traditions and customs. Although they share a common culture, they have very different languages and social...
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Alaska

For Students 1st - 9th
Travel site with stunning photographs provides an overview of the culture of Alaska. Learn about language, foods, and traditions common to this state.
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Handout
NSTATE

Alaska: The Last Frontier State

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers basic information on the history, culture, economy, geography, people, and government of Alaska. Also, provides maps and an almanac of statistical facts.
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Other

Travel Alaska: Native Alaskans: Tlingit, Haida, Eyak, and Tsimshian

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the history and culture of the Alaskan Indian groups: Haida, Tlingit, Eyak, and Tsimshian.