Qanniksuq: It is Snowing
This unit of nine middle-school lessons focuses on the science of snow and snowy environments. It is supported by six short videos. Lessons are in English with key vocabulary translated into Iñupiaq. An online Alaska Native Language tool is available to support language usage in the classroom.
Multimedia resources for this curriculum link to Google Drive hosted files. A Canvas course is available with multimedia resources directly embedded in the course template.
If your district or school does not allow streaming access, please contact our office at uaf-outreach-gi@alaska.edu to request a thumb drive with all videos.
Other Resources
- Albedo Demonstration
- Different Types of Snow
- How to Dig a Snow Pit
- Iñupiaq Snow Ingenuity
- Snow and Arctic Life
- Snow as a Reflector
- Snow as Insulation
- Snow Survival Stories: Finding your location in tough conditions
- Snow Survival Stories: Snow Shelter Building
- Snow Survival Stories: Survival Gear
- Studying Snow