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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: North Alaskan Eskimos

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the North Alaskan Eskimos. Explore topics such as their history, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Other

Alaska Native Knowledge Network: Guidelines for Respecting Cultural Knowle [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In response to concerns that aboriginal peoples and beliefs were being misrepresented or denigrated in subtle ways in Alaskan classrooms, this document was developed through consultation with First Nations Elders. It aims to provide...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Russian Church and Native Alaskan Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress exhibition provides information and pictures of documents as well as photographs of the Russian Church era in Alaska.
Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Looking Both Ways

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: The Hall of Arctic People

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the online version of the Smithsonian Institute's exhibit devoted to the people of the Siberian and North American Arctic. The mannequins around the walls represent the peoples of the Crossroads region, dressed in traditional...
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Other

Alutiiq People of Kodiak Island

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Kodiak: Alutiiq Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

The Aleutians of the Pribilof Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a complete on-line book that tells the story of the Alaskan natives on the Pribilof Islands.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Collection

For Students K - 1st Standards
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...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Collection

For Teachers K - 1st
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...
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Molly of Denali: Sled Dog Dash

For Students 1st - 2nd
Play this games to expand use of informational text, as well as knowledge of Alaska Native culture. As you play, you can learn about sleds, sled dogs, and the Alaskan environment, while using navigational and graphical features of...
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Other

Ice Alaska: World Ice Art Championships

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether you decide to use this as a reference or an inspiration, you will enjoy exploring this fascinating site! View photos of beautiful ice sculptures and see how they were carved.
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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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Scholastic

Scholastic: Book Files: Julie of the Wolves [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
"Julie of the Wolves", by Jean Craighead George, is story of cultural pride, survival, and courage. The heroine, Miyax is lost in the Alaskan tundra. Make the smart choice by reading the novel with a BookFiles reading guide. The file...
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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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Curated OER

Exploring the Past: An Archaeological Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers discussion of Beringia theory and information about culture and activities of Inuit and their Asian ancestry.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Alaska: Wales Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Site of first discovery of how the Thule culture followed the Birnirk culture in precontact whaling populations of the Alaskan shoreline.