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Dog Sledding and Races

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Yupiit School District

2

Social Studies/Health

Dog Sledding and Races

Grade

Subject

Unit Title

The children will learn the names of sledding and the accessories used for dog sleding and racing.

1 week

One-Sentence Summary

Time to Complete

Standard
A student who meets the content standard should: know that cultural elements, including language, literature, the arts, customs and beliefs systems, refect the ideas and attitudes of a specific time and know how the cultural elements influence human interaction.

Detailed Description
Children will draw sled dogs and accessories. They will list names of things used for sledding.
1. Find a person who has dogs for work or racing. Ask about dog sledding.
2. List all the names of things used for dog sledding.
3. Classify list of items into categories.
4. Draw pictures of dogs and sleds.
5. Go to a winter carnival as class group and observe a dog race.
6. Introduce other races that take place in the state.
The children will comprehend vocabularies used in dog sledding and races.

Task Management Skill
Systems: Understands complex inter-relationships

Vocabulary

ikamrak-sled
uskurat/sagtet- dog
anut-harness
ciulista-lead dog
esnaapat-snaps
kulutet-rings
qimugtet-dogs
aluunga-dog stew
uyaqurruilitaq-dog collar
team-gangline
qamurcuun-break
ilavkuk-rope
pelacinak-string
alulaq-handle bar
kingua-back of sled
ciunga-front of sled
maryarun/angaqun-towline
petuk-dog leash
kalivneq-chain

EFG
Primary Domain

Detailed Description
Children will draw sled dogs and accessories. They will list names of things used for sledding.
1. Find a person who has dogs for work or racing. Ask about dog sledding.
2. List all the names of things used for dog sledding.
3. Classify list of items into categories.
4. Draw pictures of dogs and sleds.
5. Go to a winter carnival as class group and observe a dog race.
6. Introduce other races that take place in the state.
The children will comprehend vocabularies used in dog sledding and races.

Domain Outcomes

P1. Read to Understand
Core Skills: reading, information acquisition and management, annalytical thinking

P2. Complete a Mathematical Analysis
Core skills: analytical thinking, mathematics, relational thinking

P3. Create a Map, Graph, or Chart

P4. Demonstrate Competency in World Languages

P5. Action research project with a team approach:

P6. Utilize one form of technology:

P7. Develop Creative Expression:

P8. Write a report:

P9. Make an Oral Presentation:

Partnerships

Career Investigations

Community Service Options:

Internet Questions:

Grade2

SubjectSocial Studies/Health

Date Created2/7/1997

Unit TitleDog Sledding and Races

Date Modified3/24/2000

Time to Complete1 week

Cultural ConceptThe children will learn the art of sledding and the accessories used for dog sledding and racing.

Outcome Area
Traditions/Family

State Standard
A student who meets the content standard should: know that cultural elements, including language, literature, the arts, customs and beliefs systems, refect the ideas and attitudes of a specific time and know how the cultural elements influence human interaction.

District Outcome 1:
4 Understand how to work, play, and travel in a neighborhood.

District Outcome 2:

Detailed Description:
Children will draw sled dogs and accessories. They will list names of things used for sledding.
1. Find a person who has dogs for work or racing. Ask about dog sledding.
2. List all the names of things used for dog sledding.
3. Classify list of items into categories.
4. Draw pictures of dogs and sleds.
5. Go to a winter carnival as class group and observe a dog race.
6. Introduce other races that take place in the state.
The children will comprehend vocabularies used in dog sledding and races.

Specific Grading Critieria:
> The students will comprehend vocabularies used in dog sledding and races.

General Grading Critieria:
> Completeness and accuracy

SCAN Skill
Systems: Understands complex inter-relationships

Resources
Local mushers, elders, parents, library books, Alasks magazine, peers, local governments , and a field trip to a local kennel.

Specific Grading Critieria> The students will comprehend vocabularies used in dog sledding and races.

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