Distance Learning
- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Social Studies
- State Standards:
- (G.B2, B7, B8)(G.D1-5)(G.F1-3) (H. C2,3)(H. A1,A7)(G. F1,2,3,5)(H. A1,A7)(H. B1a-e, B2)(H.C2,C3)(GC. B6,B7)(G. E1-5)(G. F1-3)(G. E1-5)(G. F1,3)(H. A1,A7)(G. F1,2,3,5)(H. C2,3)(A. C2)(A.D2)(GC. D1-4)(H. C2,C3)(H.B2)(GC. C1-8)
The goal of this educational program is to provide students of various backgrounds, ethnicities, faiths, and statuses with a factual, curriculum-based educational program surrounding the history of the Alaska Purchase of 1867. Students will learn how Russian Alaska grew between the beginning of the 19th and when the sale took place before learning about the most influential figures of the Alaska Purchase both on the American and Russian sides. Students will also learn about the political, social, and economic situation in both countries that inspired the sale. Students will also come to understand this transfer of power from the viewpoint of Alaskan native peoples, who’s nations and traditional homes were “sold” without their permission or consent.
This information is comprehensive and may be shortened for individual classroom needs. You may also wish to watch our park films to compliment your education program.
Recommendations for pre and post program preparations are included in the program outline.
Materials
A comprehensive slide show that may be shortened for individual classroom needs.
Download Shifting Sovereignty: How the United States took control of Alaska- PowerPoint Slide Show
A script to accompany the slideshow.
Download Shifting Sovereignty: How the United States took control of Alaska- Script
Recommendations for educators and detailed education standards. Links to more resources.
Download Shifting Sovereignty: How the United States took control of Alaska- Program outline
Last updated: March 17, 2022