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Teacher ________________________________________________
Who are Alaska's people? What is it like to grow up and live in the northernmost state? Do moose walk through school yards? Learn about Alaska by clicking on the link below the questions. Begin by taking the Alaska Super Quiz. How much do you know about Alaska? Are you a sourdough or a cheechako?
http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/awe/quiz.html
1.
Go to "Interesting Alaskan Facts." Read about Alaska.
a) List 3 different tribes of native Alaskans:
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b) How far is Alaska from Russia?
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http://www.northstar.k12.ak.us/schools/awe/alaskanfacts.html
2. Read The History of Fairbanks. Read about the city's
history. a) Who Founded Fairbanks? b) Why did
people come to settle
in the city?
a)
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b)
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http://www.acsyellowpages.com/fairbanks/tour/history.htm
3.
Compare Corvallis to Fairbanks. a) When was Corvallis founded?
b) Is your city older or
younger than Fairbanks?
c)
Who made the first land claims in Corvallis? d) What does Corvallis mean?
a)
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b)
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c)
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d)
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http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Corvallis,_Oregon
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/oregon/corvallis
4.
Follow the link to find out today's weather in Fairbanks. a)
What is the temperature? b) Is it warmer or colder where
you live?
a)
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b)
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http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=AKZ222
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Corvallis&state=OR&site=PQR&textField1=44.5647&textField2=-123.261&e=0
5. Where did Alaska get its
name?
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6. What is the image on Alaska’s quarter?________________________________________________________________
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http://www.state.ak.us/local/kids/home.html
Extension Activity Now that you know a little about
life in Fairbanks and in Alaska, visit another area or city
there. Write a postcard to a friend telling about it. You can
find information at:
http://www.anchorage.net/
http://www.nps.gov/dena/
http://www.travelalaska.com/index.aspx?utm_source=9103&utm_medium=ad
http://www.state.ak.us/local/visitorHome.html
http://www.state.ak.us/local/communit.shtml




