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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.
Library of Congress
Loc: A Russian Settlement in Alaska
In the early 19th century, most of the land that is now Alaska was claimed by the Russian empire, and its most significant community was Novo-Arkhangelsk, which today is called Sitka. From 1808 until the sale of Alaska to the United...
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.
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Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
The government health site for the state of Alaska. Includes information on alcoholism & drug abuse, medical assistance, public health, etc.
50 States
50 States: Alaska (Ak)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Alaska. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
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Ade: Alaska State Board of Education & Early Development
Locate names and addresses of current board members,a statement of "Alaska's Vision and Goals for Education," meeting schedules, and minutes of previous meetings.
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Alaska Job Center Network
Are you looking to explore the job market in Alaska? The Alaska Job Center Network offers current job openings, job centers, and information about finding work in Alaska.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Alaska: The People and the Land
Students will read the short story about Alaskan Native heritage, "Otoonah," as retold by Robert David San Souci. From the reading and interpretation of this native American story, students will study the indigenous people of Alaska and...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Henry Seward (1801 1872)
Brief biography on William Henry Seward who was appointed Secretary of State by Abraham Lincoln on March 5, 1861, and served until March 4, 1869. Seward carefully managed international affairs during the Civil War and also negotiated the...
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Alaska
Travel site with stunning photographs provides an overview of the culture of Alaska. Learn about language, foods, and traditions common to this state.
Other
Alaska: Sheldon Jackson Museum
The Sheldon Jackson Museum "s the oldest museum in Alaska and is located in the first concrete building in the state. Its primary interest to educators and students online is focus on an artifact of the Month and the archive of those...
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Alaska: Sheldon Jackson Museum
The Sheldon Jackson Museum "s the oldest museum in Alaska and is located in the first concrete building in the state. Its primary interest to educators and students online is focus on an artifact of the Month and the archive of those...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Getting to Know Alaska
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using maps and Activotes, students will learn the basic facts about the state of Alaska.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Mapping History: Alaska and Hawaii
On this map you can see Alaska and Hawaii in relation to the contiguous United States and read brief text about their purchase/annexation, territorial status, and addition as states.
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Wiche: Western State College Tuition Agreements
The WICHE serves the 15 Western state region of the United States through assisting students in getting affordable access to educational programs of study.
Library of Congress
Loc: Meeting of Frontiers
A collaborative effort between the Library of Congress, the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, the Russian State Library, and others. Compare and contrast the frontier stories and practices of the United States and Russia. There are...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Russian Church and Native Alaskan Cultures
The Library of Congress exhibition provides information and pictures of documents as well as photographs of the Russian Church era in Alaska.
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
University of Nebraska
University of Nebraska State Museum: Alaska Kelp Community
Discover the ecological relationships of six different organisms living in the Alaskan kelp community. The site also contains an interactive map showing the time line for the spread of the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
University of Alaska
Alaska Science Forum: Plasma: The Fourth State of Matter
Good discussion on the conditions and natural existence of plasmas.
Other
Alaska Department of Education: Alaska's Gold
This comprehensive resource looks at the discovery of gold through the use of nonconventional means. Students read diaries, newspapers, maps, photographs, and government documents and view things people used in their everyday lives.
Other
Alaska Fish and Game: Spotted Seal [Pdf]
Read about the general characteristics, reproduction, food habits, seasonal movements, behavior, population size and other aspects of the spotted seal. PDF. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Alyeska Pipeline System
Interesting facts about the famous Alaskan Pipeline that was built in 1977 to provide oil for the United States. Includes pipeline facts, information on safety & environment, news, and much more.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Conifers in Canada and Eastern United States, 1911
A map from 1911 of North America showing the distribution patterns of the dominant conifers in Canada and eastern United States to Alaska. The species shown are Picea mariana (Black Spruce), Larix laricina (Tamarack), Pinus divaricata...