Alaska Native Knowledge Network
Resources for compiling and exchanging information related to Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing.

ANKN Home About ANKN ANKN Publications Academic Programs Curriculum Resources Calendar of Events ANKN Listserv and Announcements ANKN Site Index

You are here

 

Survival Skills

:

Yupiit School District

8

Science

Survival Skills

Grade

Subject

Unit Title

The student will name various climates and out comes.

1 week

One-Sentence Summary

Time to Complete

Standard
A. A student should understand scientific facts, concepts, principles, and theories.

Detailed Description
Procedures:
Student will learn outdoor survival procedures and skills. Write summaries of each survival skill.
Students will be able to predict weather using the natural signs in the sky and around the sun.
Students will get information from invited elders to classroom.

Task Management Skill
Information: Acquires and uses information

Vocabulary

Negeq-North, Ungaleq-South, Calaraq-East (sunrise), kanakneq-west (sunset)

akerta- sun
minirpak-shower
akercirtuq-shiny
pirtuk-blizzard
amirluq-cloud
pincirtuq-snow storm
amirlirtuq-cloudy
kavtuk-hail
anuqa-wind
mecigaq-sleet
anuqlirtuq-windy
Kal luk-lightening-
ellalluk-rain
cikunaq-icy fog
ellallirtuq-rainy
negeq-north
qanuk-snow
ungalaq-south
qanirtuq-snowy
calaraq-east
kampassaaq-compass
kanakneq/Kanavaq- west
iqalluguat-small snowdrift
qengaruq-large snowdrift
taituk-foggy

EFG
Primary Domain

Detailed Description
Procedures:
Student will learn outdoor survival procedures and skills. Write summaries of each survival skill.
Students will be able to predict weather using the natural signs in the sky and around the sun.
Students will get information from invited elders to classroom.

Domain Outcomes

P1. Read to Understand

P2. Complete a Mathematical Analysis

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:

Grade8

SubjectScience

Date Created5/21/1997

Unit TitleSurvival Skills

Date Modified3/24/2000

Time to Complete1 week

Cultural ConceptKnowledge of weather names and predictions of weather.

Outcome Area
Survival Skills

State Standard
A. A student should understand scientific facts, concepts, principles, and theories.

District Outcome 1:
6. Understand the factors of weather and the importance of weather to life.

District Outcome 2:

Detailed Description:
Procedures:
Student will learn outdoor survival procedures and skills. Write summaries of each survival skill.
Students will be able to predict weather using the natural signs in the sky and around the sun.
Students will get information from invited elders to classroom.

Specific Grading Critieria:
>The students will know the types of weather names,
>Student discussion regarding weather and survival in wilderness in case of accidents.
>Predicting weather outcomes.

General Grading Critieria:
> Format and organization

SCAN Skill
Information: Acquires and uses information

Resources
1. People: parents, community, health aide,elders
2. Materials-weather book, Yup'ik dictionary, pencil, paper.
3. Information- videos, magazines, parents, relatives, library
4. Equipment- audio visual aids, compass

Specific Grading Critieria>The students will know the types of weather names,
>Student discussion regarding weather and survival in wilderness in case of accidents.
>Predicting weather outcomes.

» Yupiit Culture Curriculum

Go to University of Alaska The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, educational institution and provider is a part of the University of Alaska system. Learn more about UA's notice of nondiscriminitation.