Explore Alaska's History & Geography

Description

Alaska State Study for Virtual Learning

The Alaska State Study Pack is a digital download offering a quick unit study about Alaska. It is a stand-alone study that can be combined with any US history or geography curriculum (or the American Studies curricula recommended as companion resources).

This Mini-Course includes 20+ pages of assignment links and activities. These learning resources will help you learn everything there is to know about Alaska.

Ideal for your middle school & high school students. Your kids will LOVE these video lessons!

Students will capture what they have learned about:

Literature
State Geography & Facts
History
Famous People & Places
Art, Music & Science

The packet includes everything you need to enjoy learning about Alaska and present what has been learned in a creative manner.

Learn About Some of Alaska’s Famous People

Benny Benson – Creator of the State flag
Vitus Jonassen Bering – Explorer
Susan Butcher – Sled-Dog Race Champion
Molly Hootch – Activist
Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich – Activist
Joe Redington, Sr. – Iditarod Racer
Libby Riddles – The first woman to win the Iditarod
Leonhard Seppala – Sled Dog Breeder

Learn About Some of Alaska’s Most Famous Landmarks:

Alagnak Wild River
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Denali National Park And Preserve
Gates Of The Arctic National Park And Preserve
Glacier Bay National Park And Preserve
Katmai National Park And Preserve
Kenai Fjords National Park
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Kobuk Valley National Park
Sitka National Historical Park

9 Alaska State Study Worksheets Included:

Get to know_______________!

My Pre-History Diary for____________.

Famous Quote Journal page

My Perfect Trip to ____.

State Review page

Art Museum Review page

A Historical Event Review

My Presentation Planner page

Travel Brochure Project Template

Alaska State Study Pack Suggested Mini-Course Plan

Day 1: Literature – Start reading a book associated. When finished, write a book report or give a presentation about the book.

Day 2: Geography & State Facts – Using your workbook, complete the geography & state facts section.

Day 3: Brief State History – Learn about the history and complete any corresponding worksheets.

Day 4: Famous People & Places – Learn about famous people & places. Complete any corresponding worksheets.

Day 5: Finish Up – Finish any reading or worksheets for the week & present what you learned to your family or learning community using the resources included here.

Turn your history & geography study into a field trip or road trip with additional resources found in the individual 50 State Study bundle. More virtual learning resources to help you use the world as your classroom can be found in the homeschool or family travel sections.