Alaska

Alaska!

| əˈlaskə |

Find the following information...
State Capitol: _______________________________
Population: _________________________________
When did it become a state? ___________________

Go to this state’s website and find three more facts about the state.
http://alaska.gov/visitorHome.html

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What is the state’s motto? ______________________________________________________

Alaska one of the purest states in the Union. It was purchased from the Russians for $7.2 million and it’s full of adventure with activities such as fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, culture & history, sightseeing, winter activities, kayaking & rafting, and much more! Alaska is home to the tallest mountain in the United States, Mount McKinley, which is a towering 20,320 feet (6,194 m). This makes it the tallest mountain in North America! Alaska consists of five specific regions: Inside Passage, Southcentral, Interior, Far North, and the Southwest.

The capitol of Alaska is located in the Inside Passage Region. There are many different kinds of animals you can see here, such as whales, sea lions, and the US national bird, the Bald Eagle. Three distinct native tribes, the Tlingit, the Haida, and the Tsmshians, originated here. Many of their stories are told through totem poles. These stories can be about famous legends, family history, special events, and can even be used to shame someone. People used to think that totem poles were used for worship, but explorers soon discovered that they were not used in this way.

Depending on the time of year that you visit Alaska, you can see and do many things. If you head up there in the winter, be sure to see the Northern Lights. Don’t forget your camera when checking out the shades of green, purple, and red in this natural light show. In the summer, you can go on a search for gold! You might not get rich, but you can try panning for gold just like the 40,000 gold rushers in the late 1800s. Ecotourism is another recommendation when visiting Alaska. This helps protect the environment by using well marked paths for hiking, being careful with campfires, and cleaning up after yourself when out in nature.

1. Totem poles were used for: ______, ______, and ______.
a) prayer, story telling, famous people
b) famous people, spiritual guides, legends
c) shame, past relatives, gatherings

2. The Inside Passage Region is the only place with totem poles.
a) True
b) False, because three different tribes use totem poles.
c) NEI (Not Enough Information) 

3.Who sold Alaska to the United States?
a) The Tlingit and the Haida
b) The Haida and the Tsmshians
c) The Russians

Find a famous person from this state and answer the following questions. The number of sentences you should have for each answer is in parenthesis. Use paragraph form.

Tell us the person’s name, the city in which they were born, and when they were born. (3) 
What did this famous person do? (3)
Would you like to meet this person? Why or why not? (3)
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