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Geography of Alaska
A unit on the 49th state covers a variety of topics from the geography of Alaska to Native American myths. Academics work to analyze information found in primary source materials including old newspaper articles and artifacts....
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Research for State Brochures
Ask your young researchers to create a state brochure by working together to research Alaska and then use facts they have learned from the novel Woodsong to create a travel brochure about Alaska. Pupils must include a bibliography and...
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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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Jan. 3, 1959 | Alaska Becomes a State
Make connections with past history and current events with this critical thinking exercise. Kids read background information relating to Alaska's statehood as well as information on oil drilling and Alaska's economy. They put it all...
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State Notebooking Pages
When learning about US geography, it can hard to remember facts about 50 different states. Help your young scholars organize all of this information with a collection of easy-to-use note-taking guides.
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States & Capitals 1-25
Young pupils test their geography skills by matching the 50 states to their correct state capitals. The states are listed in alphabetical order on the left, and a list of state capitals are presented in random order in a right-hand...
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Mystery State #36
In this United States mystery worksheet, learners determine which state is described by the 5 clues listed on the sheet and then mark it on the outline map of the United States.
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United States Quiz Two
In this United States learning exercise, students answer short answer questions about which political party the Presidents belonged to and geography of the country. Students answer 20 short answer questions.
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The Alaska Purchase: Debating the Sale from Russian and U.S. Perspectives
Seward's Folly or brilliant strategic move? Class members investigate primary source documents from each country to determine the rationales behind the sale and purchase of Alaska, and then stage a debate.
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A Study of Alaska
Students explore Alaska. This lesson is gearing mostly for students who live in Alaska.
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Adventure to Alaska
Learners use their imagination and research skills to create a virtual tour of the "Land of the Midnight Sun." They are told that Alaska is the largest state in the United States. Students gather information about Alaska to help them...
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Agriculture & Alaska's Economy
Students examine Alaska's agriculture numbers from previous years. They answer questions based on Alaska's production levels.
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Trade in Precontact Alaska
Students explore the geography of Alaska and its effect on trade. In this ancient Alaska lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to trade with those in the territory and outside of it.
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Alaska Agriculture
The Alaskan Dept. of Agriculture has put together a 13-question worksheet that deals with many of the agricutural aspects of the state. A good resource for any Alaskan teacher who is beginning a unit on agricultural practices within the...
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Alaska Crossword
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the statements about Alaska and find 10 words to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Alaska Vocabulary Word Jumble
In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with the state of Alaska. Students spell 20 words.
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Alaska Acrostic
In this Alaska worksheet, learners write an acrostic poem about the state of Alaska. Students use the letters in ALASKA to begin each new line of poetry about the state.
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Alaska Purchase Debate
Students examine the benefits and the challenges Alaska has presented to the United States. They research what the government and the people of the United States considered at the time of the purchase of Alaska in order to debate the...
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Alaska's Native Population: Eskimos, Indians and Aleuts
Students explore the unique population of Alaska. In this Native people of Alaska instructional activity, students discover the three groups of people who live in Alaska. Students describe the similiarities and differences between the...
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Water Cycling in the Wilderness: Alaska quarter reverse
The Alaskan wilderness contains every imaginable element of the water cycle: it has flowing streams, cool spring rain, and frozen glaciers. Pupils use a series of worksheets to identify and define evaporation, condensation, and...
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The Coin and the Fable: Alaska quarter reverse
An Alaskan quarter and a book of fables is what you'll need to start this lesson. Learners will use the image of the bear and the salmon found on the reverse side of the Alaskan quarter as inspiration. They will compose a fable about the...
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Alaska Challenge
In this Alaska learning exercise, students complete 10 multiple choice questions about the state of Alaska. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Compare/Contrast: The United States and Alaska Constitutions
Learners compare and contrast the United States and Alaska Constitution. After reading each preamble, they identify the reasons for each constitution to be drafted and discuss what they reveal about citizens responsiblity in government....
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Every-Day Edit: Alaska, the 49th State
For this editing activity, students read and edit a short passage entitled, "Alaska, the 49th State." Students look for 10 errors in capitalization, punctuation, spelling and/or grammar.