Inuit Learning Station Ideas Informational Cards Graphic Organizer

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2 Inuit Learning Station Ideas Informational Cards Graphic Organizer Informational Passage Comprehension Questions Map Activity Writing Topic Drawing Paper Journal Entry Writing Project Rubric Answer Keys Leah Crown,

3 Inuit Learning Station Ideas I would suggest doing the center activity before having the students buddy read or independently read the informational passage ( above) to give the students some background knowledge and to activate learning. I plan to set up 4 stations with informational cards for the students to read and use to complete the Inuit Graphic Organizer (also ). The stations will include: Food, Shelter, Clothing, and Climate/Environment. The cards on the next few pages should be laminated and cut apart for durability. I am including pictures to correspond with each topic; you may want to print these pages front and back. This will help you keep the Information Cards organized by topic. As the students rotate through each station, they will complete the appropriate section of their Graphic Organizer. I suggest adding some fiction and non-fiction books on the Inuit culture from your library or interesting Native American artifacts to each station to keep early finishers engaged. Leah Crown,

4 Food The Inuit people were unable to farm or grow their own food because of the Arctic climate. To adapt to their environment, they became hunters and gatherers. They lived near the ocean; therefore much of the food they ate came from the salty water. The people often ate raw fish and meat from seals and whales. They also hunted other arctic animals such as: caribou, foxes, polar bears, rabbits, and birds. The Inuit also gathered berries, nuts, and plants for food during the short summers, but the biggest portion of their diet came from the ocean. Food The Inuit people were unable to farm or grow their own food because of the Arctic climate. To adapt to their environment, they became hunters and gatherers. They lived near the ocean; therefore much of the food they ate came from the salty water. The people often ate raw fish and meat from seals and whales. They also hunted other arctic animals such as: caribou, foxes, polar bears, rabbits, and birds. The Inuit also gathered berries, nuts, and plants for food during the short summers, but the biggest portion of their diet came from the ocean.

5 Clothing The Inuit needed clothing that would keep them warm in the extreme climate. Animal hides were used for their ability to protect the Inuit from the bitter cold. Caribou hides were one of the most common skins used because they were lightweight and provided adequate insulation. Clothing was worn in layers for additional warmth. An inner layer was worn with the fur touching the skin. Another layer was worn with the fur on the outside. The Inuit often wore four or more layers of clothing depending on the temperature. Clothing The Inuit needed clothing that would keep them warm in the extreme climate. Animal hides were used for their ability to protect the Inuit from the bitter cold. Caribou hides were one of the most common skins used because they were lightweight and provided adequate insulation. Clothing was worn in layers for additional warmth. An inner layer was worn with the fur touching the skin. Another layer was worn with the fur on the outside. The Inuit often wore four or more layers of clothing depending on the temperature.

6 Shelter The Inuit used two different types of shelter depending on the season. During the winter they found shelter in igloos constructed out of ice and snow. They lived in igloos most of the time. However, during the short summers, they would build tents from animal hides and bones. The tents were easy to pick up and move as they followed the animals they hunted. Shelter The Inuit used two different types of shelter depending on the season. During the winter they found shelter in igloos constructed out of ice and snow. They lived in igloos most of the time. However, during the short summers, they would build tents from animal hides and bones. The tents were easy to pick up and move as they followed the animals they hunted.

7 Climate/Region The Inuit lived in the Arctic regions of North America. They inhabited parts of Alaska, Greenland, and Canada. The terrain was icy with freezing temperatures for most of the year. In the icy climate, plants and trees struggled to grow. During part of the year, there was very little light from the sun. The cold was so extreme that the Inuit had to adapt their way of life in order to survive. Climate/Region The Inuit lived in the Arctic regions of North America. They inhabited parts of Alaska, Greenland, and Canada. The terrain was icy with freezing temperatures for most of the year. In the icy climate, plants and trees struggled to grow. During part of the year, there was very little light from the sun. The cold was so extreme that the Inuit had to adapt their way of life in order to survive.

8 Food Graphic Organizer Clothing How did the Inuit use their environment to provide for their needs? Shelter Region/Climate Leah Crown,

9 The Inuit: Native Americans of the Arctic The Inuit, whose name literally means the people, lived in some of the coldest and harshest regions of North America. They settled in parts of Canada, Greenland, and the United States. In the United States, they lived along the coastline of Alaska. Much of the year the temperatures were freezing. The territory was brutal, icy, and extremely cold. This extreme climate made finding food, shelter, and clothing a challenge. As you might imagine, the frigid climate and long winters made it difficult for the Inuit to grow crops, so they fished and hunted for their food. Summers were very short. During this brief time they were able to gather berries and plants for food, but their main source of food came from the ocean. Living on the coastline of Alaska provided the people with a diet of fish, whales, and seals. The Inuit people also hunted caribou and other arctic animals for food. These animals were important to the Inuit for more than just the food they provided. They used the hides of these animals, especially the caribou, to make clothing. The fur from the caribou was perfect for keeping them warm. They even used skins of seals to cover a small kayak from which they would fish. The bones from the animals were often used to make tools. During the very short summers, they used hides from the animals for shelter. They built tents from hides and bones. Igloos, however, were the main shelter for the Inuit during the long, harsh winters. Igloos were constructed from snow and ice and provided shelter for the Inuit people for most of the year. Can you imagine how difficult life must have been for this group of Native Americans? In spite of their challenges, they made the most of their surroundings and used the resources that were available to them for food, clothing, and shelter. They have lived in the cold, barren, Arctic region for thousands of years. Leah Crown,

10 The Inuit: Native Americans of the Arctic Answer each question using complete sentences. Highlight or underline evidence in the text to support your answers. 1. Describe where the Inuit lived and what the climate was like. 2. How did the Inuit use their environment to provide food for their family? 3. What did the Inuit people use to make clothing? 4. Describe the shelter the Inuit used during the winter. 5. In your opinion, what is the most important fact you have learned about the Inuit culture? Leah Crown,

11 Where did the Inuit settle? Color the coastal areas marked with dotted lines to see where the Inuit lived. ** Remember: The Inuit also inhabited areas of Northern Canada and Greenland. These areas are also marked on the map. Leah Crown,

12 Writing Topic Think for a moment about what life in the Arctic was like for the Inuit. Now pretend you are a member of this group. Draw a detailed picture and write a journal entry about a day in your life as an Inuit. Be sure to include details about the climate, environment, food, clothing, and shelter. Leah Crown,

13 My Picture By: Leah Crown,

14 s Journal _ Leah Crown,

15 Name: Climate Environment Food Clothing Shelter Conventions Drawing Date: Writing Project Rubric little or no detail about the climate. little or no detail about the environment. little or no detail about food. little or no detail about the clothing. little or no detail about shelter. contained 5 or more capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Drawing was incomplete or non-existing some detail about the climate. some detail about the environment. some detail about food. some detail about the clothing. some detail about shelter. contained 3-4 capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Drawing was simple with few details to support writing prompt. adequate detail about the climate. adequate detail about the environment. adequate detail about food. adequate detail about the clothing. adequate detail about shelter. contained 1-2 capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Drawing was adequate to support writing prompt. exceptional details about the climate. exceptional details about the environment. exceptional details about food. exceptional details about the clothing. exceptional details about shelter. was exceptional and contained no capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Drawing exceptional details to support writing prompt. Score: Comments: Leah Crown,

16 Answer Keys Leah Crown,

17 Answer Key The Inuit: Native Americans of the Arctic Answer each question using complete sentences. 1. Describe where the Inuit lived and what the climate was like. Ex. Answer: The Inuit lived along the coastline of Alaska. The climate freezing temperatures and winters that lasted most of the year. They were surrounded by snow and ice. 2. How did the Inuit use their environment to provide food for their family? Ex. Answer: The Inuit fished for food because they lived close to the ocean. They also hunted other animals that lived in the area. 3. What did the Inuit people use to make clothing? Ex. Answer: They used the skins from the animals they hunted for food to make clothes to keep them warm. 4. Describe the shelter the Inuit used during the winter. Ex. Answer: The Inuit lived most of the year in igloos made from snow and ice. During the summer they would use tents made from animal hides and bones for shelter. 5. In your opinion, what is the most important fact you have learned about the Inuit culture? Answers will vary. Leah Crown,

18 Answer Key-Graphic Organizer Food Clothing The Inuit lived near the ocean, so they ate a lot of fish from the ocean and other arctic animals found in their area. They ate mostly meat because plants did not grow well in the region. The Inuit used animal hides to make their clothes. They often used the skin from caribou, because it helped to keep them warm. How did the Inuit use their environment to provide for their needs? The Inuit lived in shelters made of snow and ice for most of the year. They lived in tents made from animal skin and bones during their very short summers. The Inuit lived along the coast of Alaska and other Arctic areas such as Northern Canada and Greenland. The Arctic climate was extremely cold and winter lasted most of the year. The terrain was covered in ice and snow. Shelter Region/Climate Leah Crown,

19 Credits: Font: Clip Art: Borders/Frames Thanks for the download. Please don t hesitate to let me know if you encounter a problem. I will be happy to assist you in resolving any issues that arise! You can reach me by at leahcrown@gmail.com. If you like this product, please check out my store for other products and freebies. I am currently working on activities like this one for 5 other Native American cultures as required by the Georgia Performance Standards for fourth grade. The Native American cultures I am working on are the Kwakiutl, the Hopi, the Nez Perce, the Pawnee, and the Seminoles. Follow me on TPT to find out when they are released. Leah Crown,