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Sitka National Historical ParkA park ranger leads a group of children down to the beach.
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Sitka National Historical Park
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ParkWise
An online collection of educational resources about Alaska's national parks with links for teachers and students. more...

 
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Russian Abacus Curriculum
This unique Russian Abacus curriculum provides standards-based lessons and activities that teach mathematics skills to elementary students using the historical Russian abacus, or s’chyoty, and provides extensions for connecting mathematics, history, and foreign language together in the classroom. Download the teacher's guide.
Painting of Tlingit warriors  

Did You Know?
The Battle of 1804 marked the beginning of Russian governance in Alaska. All that remains of this last major conflict between Europeans and Alaska Natives is a clearing at the site of the Tlingit fort and battlefield.

Last Updated: August 01, 2006 at 18:30 EST