Thursday, June 7, 2007

These are links that have to do with various parts of life in Alaska. I labeled them with a grade level range, but of course, they can be modified to fit other grade levels. Check back, as I will be updating whenever I find another good link!

http://homeschooling.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=homeschooling&cdn=education&tm=57&gps=56_961_1276_647&f=10&su=p554.2.150.ip_&tt=2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/sleddogs/game.html
Dogsledding 101: A fun game to learn about dogsleds. (K-3)

http://homeschooling.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=homeschooling&cdn=education&tm=13&gps=120_711_1276_647&f=10&su=p554.2.150.ip_&tt=2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/auroras/index.html
Auroras in the Sky! Lots of info on the northern lights, including lesson ideas for teachers. (3-8)

http://www.questconnect.org/AK_HOME.HTM
The Alaska Gold Rush. Lots of info and activities. (5-12)

http://www.uaf.edu/museum/journeys/
Northern Journeys--information on various aspects of Alaska, including dogs and sea migrations. (K-5)

http://www.alaskascience.com/index.htm
Alaska Science--explains northern lights as well as other science related concepts. (6-12)

http://library.thinkquest.org/11313/
Important Alaskan women. (3-8)


JUST FOR TEACHERS: Lessons and units on Alaska.

http://www.easyfunschool.com/article1947.html
Alaska Mini-Unit. (K-6)

http://www.pbs.org/edens/denali/classrm.htm
Denali National Park related lesson plans. (6-8, with modifications suggested for K-12)

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson095.shtml
Internet Scavenger Hunts. (K-12)

http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/Curriculum/Units/
Units and lessons. (6-12)

http://www.akhistory.org/index.cfm
Alaska history lessons. (6-12)