Alaska Skies

Kit Lessons

Alaska’s State Flag

Students learn about the Alaska State Flag, Benny Bensen (13-year old AK State Flag Designer from Chignik), and get an introduction on star constellations

To know that the stars above us have been around for a long, long time and they have helped guide many travelers. A group of stars is called a constellation. There are different stories about different constellations.

The Morning Star

To learn about the story of how the morning star came to be and to discuss what it means to treat each other with respect.

Native Language — Relevant Vocabulary

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Morning Star

Yuq’ ts’itayanq’ zuni

Unuam mitaa

Agyalluk

Winter

Heyi

Uksuq

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Kit Lessons

Alaska’s State Flag

Observing the Morning Sky

The Morning Star

Native Language — Relevant Vocabulary

Related Alaska Children’s Literature