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- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
The New Deal reform, recovery, and relief programs changed the relationship between American’s and their government in revolutionary ways. The Resettlement Administration (RA), Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA), and the Farm Security Administration (FSA) were programs to get displaced families off relief. More than eighty years after the Matanuska Colony was established much of it remains to tell the story of the New Deal resettlement program in Alaska.
Alaska Public Lands
Fire in Alaska Kit
- Type: Traveling Trunk
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
This educational kit provides teachers and students with an excellent opportunity to learn about the importance and problems of fires. they will be able to identify hazard signs and natural change while taking part in group activities.
Lake Clark National Park & Preserve
Carrying Capacity and Bears in Alaska
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
This lesson allows students to learn about the concept of carrying capacity by looking at the factors that allow animals to thrive in some areas, but not in others. Students will learn about the brown bears of Lake Clark National Park and the Denali area to see why some are leading successful lives and reproducing often and why some aren’t doing as well.
Aleutian Islands World War II National Historic Area
World War II in Alaska
- Type: Teacher Reference Materials
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
This resource guide is designed to aid students and teachers in researching Alaska’s World War II history. It contains resources and references to allow students to conduct independent research into this little-known story of World War II. Included is a map of important World War II sites in the north Pacific and a summary of Alaska's World War II experience, as well as information about National Historic Landmarks related to World War II in Alaska.
Sitka National Historical Park
Soft Gold: The History of Russians in Alaska
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
How and why Russians came to and settled in Alaska is not only important for understanding Alaskan history, but also contains themes necessary for students to understand important historical ideas/concepts like trade, colonialism, and the rights of indigenous peoples. In addition, the efforts of Russian and other non-Alaskan native fur hunters had severe scientific, environmental, and cultural effects on this region and its indigenous peoples.
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Activities for children to learn about sea otters in Alaska.
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
A Cold War in Alaska resource guide for students and teachers
Alaska Public Lands
Live Virtual Visits to the Alaska Public Lands Visitor Center
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
The Alaska Public Lands Information Center, hosts exhibits representing natural, historical, and cultural features throughout the state. Wandering among the exhibits, visitors get a mini tour of Alaska. One can also learn about recreating on public lands in the state as well as materials for educators to bring back to their classrooms.
Sitka National Historical Park
Shifting Sovereignty: How the United States Took Control of Alaska
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
The transfer of Alaska from the hands of Imperial Russia to the United States represents a major turning point in the history of Alaska, the United States, and Russia. Given that the transfer ceremony took place in Sitka, in what was then the Russian city of New Archangel, our park is uniquely suited to educate students about the growth and change of Russian America and the myriad of social, economic, and military changes that occurred in both the Unite States and Russia.
Sitka National Historical Park
Soft Gold: The History of Russians in Alaska/ Middle and High School
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
The Fur trade, as well as the trade of other natural goods and resources, was a significant driver in the European settlement of North America. Between the French and the British, North American became divided over the issue of fur hunting, trapping, and trading- with Native Americans becoming caught in the middle of these European nations. The same is true in Alaska.
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Ask A Park Ranger - Living and Working in Glacier Bay, Alaska
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Park rangers have a wealth of knowledge about the National Park System, the park where they work, life as a ranger, and more. Tap into these stores of knowledge through an informal question and answer session with a Glacier Bay National Park ranger. Topics can cover the flora, fauna, glaciers, geology, and cultural history of Glacier Bay, as well as life in rural Alaska, careers in the National Park Service, and more.
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
Learn about Alaska's Site Summit and Nike Hercules, a nationwide ground-based anti-aircraft missile system that protected the U.S. during the Cold War.
Alaska Public Lands
Ask an Alaskan Ranger!
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Fulfill your students' curiosity about Alaska by speaking with a park ranger at the Alaska Public Lands Information Center!
Alaska Public Lands
Dinosaur Kit
- Type: Traveling Trunk
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
Dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals once roamed across the world, including Alaska. More than a dozen dinosaur species have been found in Alaska alone! This kit will give you an opportunity to learn about a few.
Alaska Public Lands
Fairbanks History Walk: Judge James Wickersham
- Type: Field Trips
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
This history walk takes place in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. Participants will learn about Fairbanks history, focusing primarily on Judge James Wickersham.
Alaska Public Lands
Russian History Kit
- Type: Traveling Trunk
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
This kit brings the story of Russia's colonial history in North America to life. Explore Alaska's Russian influence and cultural exchanges through stories and activities.
Alaska Public Lands
Marine Mammals Kit
- Type: Traveling Trunk
- Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
With over 6,500 miles of coastline, Alaska has a diversity of marine mammals. This kit provides an opportunity to have fun while learning about these amazing creatures.
Alaska Public Lands
Math in Basketry
- Type: Traveling Trunk
- Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
This kit allows the student to see math within the Native arts of the Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska. Understand math with hands-on activities, using Tlingit baskets and weaving materials.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Supper Sea
- Type: Distance Learning
- Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
Supper Sea is a National Park Service published educational book focused on the humpback whales that visit Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska. Humpback whales migrate over 2,500 miles to feed in Alaska’s cold waters. Why do they make such a long journey for lunch? A National Park Ranger will answer this question and more. The ranger will engage students with photos, story time, and song to broaden their understanding of this showy marine mammal.
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Kaloko Loko I'a (Fishpond) Curriculum
- Type: Lesson Plan
- Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
Kaloko-Honokōhau is a wahi kūpuna (ancestral place) that is deeply loved and cherished by the kamaʻāina (natives) of Kona. Remembered today for the fishing village that existed along the coast, these reminders of the ancestors remain. Remnants of the fishing village includes kahua (ancient house site platforms), heiau (religious sites), loko iʻa (fishponds), holua (toboggan slide), kiʻi pōhaku (petroglyphs), papamū (kokane game boards), ahu (altar), and ala hele(trails).