Alaska History
| Alaska History | 12th Grade |
| Themes | Essential Questions | Content | Resources |
| INDIVIDUAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & RESPONSIBILITY | What are the positive and negative effects of military presence in Alaska? | Role of Military | |
| TIME, CONTINUITY & CHANGE | How did the exploitation of natural resources impact Alaska's environment and people? How are the effects from Russian occupation and foreign exploration still relevant in Alaska's society? How has access to resources for Native people and the rest of the state changed over time? | Fur Trading Gold rush Oil boom Russian occupation Exploration period Education Corporation ANCSA | |
| PEOPLE, PLACES, & ENVIRONMENT | What is the influence physical geography has on cultural development? | Physical features Environment influences on Alaska's traditional cultures intercultural relationships/ communication ANCSA | |
| CULTURAL CONNECTIONS | What similar cultural foundations can be identified in the Native cultures of Alaska? How do the indigenous cultures of Alaska validate their existence today? What effects did religion have on Native belief systems and communities? | Examine in-depth the cultural components of Alaska Native groups: - environment (location, climate, natural resources, subsistence) - people/social systems (language, leaders, family) - spiritual (leaders, beliefs, ceremonies) - others (art, storytelling) Explore the impacts of a dominant society on Alaska Native cultures. Analyze the multiple belief systems in Alaska's past and present. Tribes Federal recognition | |
| GLOBAL ECONOMICS | How have the people, state, and country benefited from our natural resources? What are the impacts, both positive and negative, of resource usage/development on Alaska's people? | Natural resources and their economic impact in the past, its effects on the present, and its future relevancy Role of trade and competition | salmon oil trees Fur Gold |
| POWER, AUTHORITY, GOVERNANCE | What are the positive and negative effects of ANCSA on Alaska's people and communities? How has the role of government developed to accommodate Alaska's ever changing people, economy, and environment? | Compare the territorial government system to the present day state government, local government, and community government entities. Examine the history and legislation of ANCSA and describe how ANCSA has impacted the lives of all Alaskan people. Explore other key legislation (ANCSA, English only) and its role in the changing face of Alaska. Self Determination |