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The Harpoon Head: a simple unit for Eskimo children of the Point Barrow area

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McPherson, R.B.


April 1969

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Article
Iñupiaq
Referenced by: ANKN Clearinghouse

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Theme(s): Exploring Horizons

Excerpt:
"To begin the unit, the students must be encouraged to bring in harpoon heads for display and discussion. A display area should be made so that all the heads can be viewed and comparisons made.

Once the heads are collected, five specific areas will be studied: Identification, Use, Technology, Art, and Chronology."

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