Inuit Lifestyle Sampler Activity

Grade 2 Social Studies

2.1 Canada ’s Dynamic Communities

Introduction | Sites to Explore | Conclusion

 


Introduction

The purpose of this activity is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of Inuit Lifestyle. Please make sure you read carefully and answer the questions on your paper worksheet. Good luck and have fun learning about Inuit Lifestyle!

 


Sites to Explore

* Use the Inuit Life Style Sampler Sheet

 

A. Inuit Tools Questions:

  1. What transportation method is the dog necessary for?
  2. Why would the Inuit use a dog rather than a car?

 

B. Inuit Clothing Questions:

  1. Where on their body do the Inuit wear kamiks?
  2. How do the women decorate theirs?
  3. Why do they wear so much insulation on their feet?

 

 

C. Fishing Questions:

  1. How did the students get out to the lake?
  2. What do they do with the fish after they have been caught?

 

D. Arctic Animals Questions:

  1. What does the polar bear usually eat?
  2. Are there polar bears around Stettler where we live? Why or why not?

 

 

E. Arctic Animals Questions:

  1. How many caribou are there in the world?
  2. Do we also use caribou for food, shelter and clothing here in Stettler?
  3. Do you think the Inuit have farming like we do?

 

 

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Conclusion

While exploring this sampler on Inuit Lifestyle, I hope you had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with some part of this topic.  Thank you for doing your best and making positive learning choices!

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All Photos used with permission from:

Creative Commons


Created by Sarah Chapman for

The Central Alberta Regional Consortium

2007