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Native Alaska Unboxed (Middle Ages)
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Native Alaska Unboxed (Middle Ages)

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Inside This Box:

  • Paint a wooden mask inspired by the art of Native Alaskans.
  • Learn about the different ways Native Alaskans thrived in their environments and try out a pair of snow goggles.
  • Make an Alaskan yo-yo and play as children have for generations.
  • Read a Tlingit story about Raven.
…and more! This box about the history of Native peoples in Alaska was created in collaboration with Yupik and Tlingit artists and writers. Our youth boxes contain printed materials at multiple levels from elementary to lower high school level. The young adult box contains additional literature featuring mature content. Youth SKU: BOX-ALA-1OZ Young Adult SKU: BOX-ALA-1OS
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Native Alaska Unboxed

Explore the diverse culture and history of Indigenous peoples in Alaska with Native Alaska Unboxed! This immersive lesson introduces the rich traditions, art, and lifestyles of indigenous communities in the region.

What’s Inside Native Alaska Unboxed?

  • Introduction to Peoples in Alaska: Learn about the different groups and their unique ways of life. Understand how these communities adapted to the challenging climates of the area.
  • Arctic Adaptations: Discover how people in freezing cold climates built specialized homes and crafted clothing for survival. From underground dwellings to waterproof garments, this section highlights their ingenuity.
  • Arts and Culture: Delve into the art forms of these diverse groups. You will learn about body art, masks, and totem poles and how they play a role in important cultural stories.
  • Wildlife of Alaska: Learn how Native people relied on whales, seals, caribou, and salmon for sustenance, and how they honored the spirits of these animals.
  • Hands-On Activities:
    • Create a traditional mask design inspired by Yupik artistry.
    • Sew an Alaskan yo-yo as part of regional craft traditions.
    • Read a Raven story from a Tlingit writer.
    • Assemble and wear snow goggles inspired by Inupiaq innovation.

Why Choose Native Alaska Unboxed?

  • Culturally Rich Content: Learn about the history and traditions of Indigenous communities in Alaska through engaging materials.
  • Interactive Projects: Hands-on activities like mask-making and reading stories offer an immersive experience in Indigenous culture.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this resource brings the art, history, and lifestyle of Native Alaska to life.

Celebrate the Spirit of Alaska’s Indigenous Peoples
This lesson teaches survival skills, artistry, and the deep respect Indigenous peoples have for nature.

Perfect for Homeschool Families
With activities that spark creativity and critical thinking, this hands-on history box makes learning about these northern cultures enjoyable and meaningful for all students.

Discover Native Alaska Unboxed today and explore the traditions of Alaska’s Indigenous peoples!

Looking for more information on the Native Alaska? Our Native Alaska Unboxed Pinterest Board has additional activities, books, and learning resources.

Please Note: The Young Adult literature for this box contains discussions about menstruation traditions and practices.

Weight 1.13 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 9 × 3 in
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Missions Unboxed

Explore the history of missions in Spanish colonial America. This immersive lesson delves into the daily lives, traditions, and challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and Spanish colonists during this pivotal time in history.

What’s Inside?

  • Cultural Connections: Discover the role of drinking chocolate in the missions and its significance to both Spanish colonists and Native peoples. Then, make your own chocolate with a traditional tool to experience this treasured beverage firsthand.
  • Everyday Life: Learn about the foods enjoyed by Pacific Native peoples, including salted crickets, and try this healthy and sustainable snack for yourself.
  • Games and Toys: Create an acorn spinning toy, just like the ones played with by Indigenous children for a fun, hands-on connection to history.
  • Struggles and Changes: Examine the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous communities. Understand the cultural exchanges, conflicts, and transformations that shaped life in these Catholic institutions.

Hands-On Activities:

  • Make your own drinking chocolate from scratch.
  • Try salted crickets, a snack inspired by Pacific Native peoples.
  • Craft an acorn spinning toy like those used by 18th century children.
  • Explore stories and historical accounts of life during the era.

Why Choose Missions Unboxed?

  • Balanced Perspective: Learn about the missions from multiple viewpoints. This lesson highlights both the struggles and contributions of Indigenous peoples and Spanish colonizers.
  • Interactive Learning: Engage with history through hands-on activities, from crafting toys to enjoying authentic foods.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this curriculum provides a meaningful exploration of this period in Spanish America.

Discover the History of the Missions
With Missions Unboxed, students will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural exchanges, innovations, and challenges that defined the mission era. This is a perfect supplement for California history’s fourth grade social studies mission project!

Perfect for Homeschool Families
Designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking, Missions Unboxed brings history to life with activities and lessons that are both engaging and educational.

Discover Missions Unboxed today and explore the rich history of colonial America!

Please note: The Young Adult box contains discussions of toileting and approaches to sexuality in Indigenous and Spanish communities.

Weight 2.36 lbs
Dimensions 11 × 9 × 6 in
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