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Negotiating Treaties
Eleventh graders recognize the interaction between early settlers and indigenous people in the U.S. They recognize the impact of the Indian Removal Act on displaced Natives in the early West and the impact on Native attitudes today.
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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.
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Tips for Improving Transition
Vary, bury, pull, fit. These tips for improving transitions in writing are found on a template designed as a teacher resource. A clever way to make memorable these suggestions for improving transitions in writing, the language in the...
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Harriman and Plant Identification
Students observe and record botanical details from the plant specimens. They identify plants using sorting key and field guide and classify specimens for preservation and display purposes.
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Can We Be Both Conservationists and Consumers?
Students explore their role as consumers and conservationists and what roles they play in today's economic climate. They explore resource allocation issues. Students analyze data and draw comparisons between historical and present-day...
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A Fiedl Study of an Integral Species
Students compile baseline population information on a local species. They design and conduct a scientific investigation of a local species. Students interpret, analyze and communicate results based on sound scientific and mathematical...
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Primary Sources in the Classroom: A Gold Rush Perspective
Students develop and hone their historical inquiry and analytical abilities. They draw up a list of 20 essential items they would have to bring to survive one year as a Gold Rush stampeder.
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Fires and Fire Suppression
Students examine their assumptions about forest fires. They explore the conflicts involved with the forest service's new strategy. in addition, they will study one case where a prescribed natural burn had a significant impact on a later,...
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Volcanoes: How Safe Are They?
Students explore the most dangerous volcanoes on Earth, plot their locations, and research different volcanic hazards.
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Kansas
For this Kansas reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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
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.
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: The Making of Grandpa's Drum
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...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Looking Both Ways
This is an interactive exhibit from the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center featuring the Alaskan Native Alutiiqs. Learn much information about the people, their culture, and see where they live.
Other
Travel Alaska: Native Alaskans: Tlingit, Haida, Eyak, and Tsimshian
This resource provides information on the history and culture of the Alaskan Indian groups: Haida, Tlingit, Eyak, and Tsimshian.
University of Oregon
Mapping History: American History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in American history from pre-European times until post-World War II.
Other
Travel Alaska: Native Alaskans: Athabascans
Contains brief information on the life and culture of the Alaskan Indian group known as the Athabaskans.
Other
Alaska History and Cultural Studies: Alaska's Cultures
The numerous cultures that make up the demography of Alaska are profiled. Included are Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Polynesians and Latin Americans.
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
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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Aleut
The Arctic Studies Center at the Smithsonian provides general notes on the Aleut people of Alaska. Includes a picture of a painting of an Aleut Hunter.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Collection
Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Collection
Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking MOLLY OF DENALI series and its educational resources. The MOLLY OF DENALI collection offers videos, digital games, lessons, teaching tips, and activities...