Module VII - Potpourri (or All the Rest)

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Essential Questions

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  How have the settlement patterns of Alaska been a reflection of the natural landscape, distance, resources, and the economy?

• How have the ways Alaskans have devised education and health care systems been both a reflection of socio-cultural norms of the dominant culture as well as a response to the challenges of providing services in a vast geographic area? 

• To what degree is there distinctiveness in the art, literature, science, recreation, and cultural institutions of Alaska?  In what way do these contribute to, or reflect, a unique Alaska identity?

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ENGAGE

So, what do Alaskans do when they are not involved in the daily activities of making a living, securing food, clothing and shelter, maintaining good health, and educating themselves and their children?  

Of course, this is the everything else of life, that which provides recreation, opens paths of inquiry, creates community civic institutions, and enhances the quality of life.

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Alaskans are typical in that they pursue life enriching activities; it is the nature of the activities and institutions are often uniquely Alaskan.  

Any examples come to mind? 

EXAMINE

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• The University of Alaska Fairbanks is the farthest north public university in the United States.  What are the specialized academic areas at UAF that make it unique among American universities?
• What themes are often demonstrated in Alaska art and literature that is produced by Alaskans?  Is this different from themes in art and literature about Alaska produced by non-Alaskans?
• Describe various forms of recreation in Alaska. Explain whether or not these are a particular Alaska variant of these types of recreation.

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EXPLORE 

From Alaska's Heritage, please read:

• Chapter 4-19  Art, Literature, Science, Cultural Institutions, and Recreation

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Musings....

Now that you have had time to examine the society aspect of Alaska history - the population and settlement, health care and disease, religion, education, and everything else, it's your turn to answer questions, ask questions, and to consider what it means to be Alaskan.

It's time to Blog It!