CP: Visiting America’s Most Remote Town (24 Hours of Darkness)

Class Plans
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Set the Scene:

Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity:

  • Have you ever traveled to a place that was completely different from your hometown or city?
  • How do you think people adapt to living in extreme cold and darkness for most of the year?
  • What do you think are some challenges of living in a remote town with limited access to amenities and supplies?
  • Have you ever tried any exotic foods or drinks that were unique to a particular culture or region?
  • How do you think the environment and climate of a place can shape the culture and lifestyle of its inhabitants?

Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:

Look at the featured image and answer the following questions:

  • What do you see in the image?
  • What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
  • What clues can you gather from the image about the location, culture, and lifestyle of the people in the image?

Introduction:

Read the introduction to the activity and get an overview of what it’s about.

Video Engagement:

Watch the video associated with the activity, and pause at the following points to discuss the questions:

  1. Pause at 2:30 – What are your initial impressions of Barrow, Alaska, and its extreme climate?
  2. Pause at 5:00 – How do you think the Inupiat people adapt to living in such a remote and harsh environment?
  3. Pause at 10:00 – What do you think about the traditional subsistence lifestyle of the Inupiat people, and how does it compare to your own lifestyle?

Watch the rest of the video and take notes on the following topics:

  • The culture and lifestyle of the Inupiat people
  • The challenges of living in Barrow, Alaska
  • The importance of subsistence and traditional practices in the community

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Output Requirements:

Based on the video and activity, write a short reflection on what you learned and how it relates to your own life and experiences.

Be sure to include the following:

  • A brief summary of the main points from the video and activity
  • Your thoughts on the culture and lifestyle of the Inupiat people
  • How you think the challenges of living in Barrow, Alaska, relate to your own life and experiences
  • What you learned about subsistence and traditional practices, and how they compare to your own lifestyle