Table of Contents
Social Studies Level 3
Alaska Studies
SS03.01.01 Presents an indigenous migration theory (Bering Land Bridge, Island Hopping) through writing, drawing and/or discussions
SS03.01.02 Creates a project that compares and contrasts housing, family structures, clothing, language, art, and use of environmental resources between at least two Alaskan Native Groups
SS03.01.03Explains reasons for Russian exploration and lists causes and effects of contact
SS03.01.04 Reads and summarizes an Alaskan Native legend and/or song.
SS03.02.01 Creates a timeline that sequences at least 10 main events from Native Alaskan history to the present
SS03.02.02 Presents a project on how tools, technology, and/or transportation has or will change in Alaska using the terms past, present, and future
SS03.03.01 Creates a relief map identifying major land features (rivers, deltas, lakes, glaciers, mountains, valleys, volcanoes) and towns of Alaska
SS03.03.02 Creates a simple map showing where Alaskan Native groups (Athabascan, Aleut, Tlingit, Haida, Inuit, Eyak, Yup’ik, and Tsimshian ) reside
SS03.04.01 Identifies major Alaskan symbols such as Alaskan flag, song, flower, bird etc.
SS03.04.02 Presents information about a significant Alaskan leader through writing, drawings and discussions
SS03.04.03 Creates a diagram that shows leadership and government roles in Alaska including the following: village or tribal leader, mayor, city council, state courts, governor, state legislature
SS03.05.01 Identifies natural and manufactured resources exported, imported and used in Alaska
SS03.05.02 Creates a travel brochure which includes a graph or chart and outlines major attractions (services) and resources (goods) of Alaska
Resources for All of Level 3
Alaska Studies Curriculum Guide
http://www.akhistorycourse.org/
http://alaskahistoricalsociety.org/
http://www.alaskakids.org/index.cfm/know-alaska/alaska-history
http://cdm1.library.uaf.edu/cdm/- Excellent site for exploring old photographs of Alaska. Type your village's name in the search, and old photos will come up.