Publisher's Synopsis
Aunt Phil's Trunk Volume Four Curriculum that brings Alaska history alive! Teacher Guide: 1935 to 1960 History Curriculum from World War II through the struggle for statehood. Did you know: - The Japanese bombed and occupied two islands in the Aleutian Chain during WW II? - The U.S. Air Force song was written by an Alaskan? - Eskimo Scouts guarded more than 2,000 miles of Alaska's coastline for no pay? This curriculum guide, along with accompanying book Aunt Phil's Trunk Volume Four, makes learning about Alaska history fun for your child. The easy-to-read short stories and hundreds of historical photographs in the series truly bring Alaska history alive. Teacher Guide contains: Comprehension questions Map activities Discussion ideas Enrichment activities Suggestions for additional history readings Suggestions for links to more information Fun puzzles that correspond to Unit lessons - Word Search Puzzles - Word Scramble Puzzles - Crossword Puzzles Unit Reviews All resources and activities are specifically designed for grades 4-12. From a secret mission with the Russians during World War II to the discovery of oil in Cook Inlet in the 1950s, this curriculum for Alaska's history will captivate your child.