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Geography of Alaska Unit PlanGeography of Alaska Unit Plan
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Pardee Home Museum
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5th
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Geography of Alaska

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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. Young historians then research, write, and complete art projects to demonstrate their new understanding of the state of Alaska. 

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Concepts

north american geography, geographic regions, geographic features, geographic locations, alaska, united states geography, the united states, native american history, native american culture, native american legends, native americans, north american native americans, native american tribes, myths, mythology

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils share what they think Alaska is like
  • Guide learners to create their own myths based on the Native American Raven Myth 

Classroom Considerations

  • The vocabulary words myth and legend may be unfamiliar to some

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  • The unit has multiple lessons on Alaska
  • Materials are incorporated into the lessons to make it easier to prepare

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  • None

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