To the Student
Welcome to the Alaska Studies web site. This site is designed for anyone interested in
learning about Alaska's history and cultures, but especially for:
Middle and high school classes with access
to computers
Home school students and their parents
Teachers who would like to integrate the
internet into their Alaska Studies classes
What you will find here:
This web site allows you to be the historian. Learn
about history from the point of view of the people who lived it. Experience the past from
the perspective of various cultures. Decide which parts of Alaska's heritage are important
to you. In the process, you will answer the following questions:
How do we know what we know about
Alaska's history?
What does Alaska's history look like
from an Alaska Native perspective?
How does an Alaska Native perspective differ
from other points of view?
How can we evaluate different sources about
Alaska's history?
How can we use different perspectives to
arrive at our own understanding of Alaska's history?
How do we, as contemporary Alaskans, fit
into Alaska's history?
How to use this site:
If this web site is part of your school's curriculum,
your teacher will instruct you on the lesson sequence and requirements. If you are a home
school student, your parent or other mentor will help you design your Alaska Studies unit.
If you are just here to browse, welcome! Pick a topic and follow your interests!
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