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Intro
Intro
Hello and welcome to my presentation about the wonderful state of Alaska! In this slide, you will learn about Alaska by 4 topics, videos and pictures. But read carefully, because there’s a quiz….. So get reading!
The State Symbols
The State Symbols
Alaska (Like most states) has lots of state symbols and animals. For example, the state land mammal is the moose, the state fish is the Chinook Salmon and the state bird is the Willow ptarmigan. Then there are the state plants. The state tree is the Sitka Spruce and the state flower is the alpine forget-me-nots. And the last two things are the words. The state motto is “North to the future” and the state nickname is “The last frontier.” The state gem is jade.
From colony to state
From colony to state
You might know this but if you don’t, that’s perfectly fine. Alaska started out as part of Russia! It was a Russian colony from 1774 and forward. In 1867, the United States of America’s government decided to buy Alaska. It was bought for 7,200,000. The citizens of America were disappointed, not knowing how much money they would get back. It was a territory until 1959, when it became the 49th state.
Wildlife and Climate of Alaska
Wildlife and Climate of Alaska
Alaska is not only home to many landmarks but also to many animals! The largest bear species, the Kodiak lives in Alaska along with Black bears, Grizzlies and Polar bears. In the ocean, you might find whales, orcas and walruses. Birds in Alaska include albatross, eagles, geese and loons. Time to turn to climate. It is very, very, cold in the winter, often reaching the negatives, while in the summer, the tempatures can reach up to 90 degrees.
The Inupiat
The Inupiat
The Inupiat are the native people of Alaska. They have been here for thousands of years, way longer than the Americans have. About 3,000 years ago, they came across the ancient bridge between Alaska and Russia, where they were from. The Inupiat still live in Alaska today. They thrive off of hunting and make most of their things from animal skins. They also live in houses made of ice, called igloos.
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