Technology of the Inuit Surviving in the Arctic Using Natural Resources Anton Filatov

Who are the Inuit? Inuit is the name of several groups of native people living in the far north areas of Canada, Alaska, Russia, and Greenland

What are the Challenges of Living in the Arctic? Very low temperatures Deep snow Large distances to travel Polar night Very bright sunlight

What Resources are Available to the Inuit? Snow Animal Skins Animal Bones & Antlers Animal Sinew (string) Basic Handheld Tools Driftwood Animal Fat Arctic Willow Branches Fish Dogs

Problem 1: It's Cold! It's very cold, and you need to quickly build yourself a house. What resources do you use and how?

Problem 1: The Inuit Solution Build a snow house!

Problem 1: The Inuit Solution Build a snow house!

Problem 1: The Inuit Solution Build a snow house!

Problem 1: The Inuit Solution Build a snow house!

Problem 2: It's Still Cold! It's still very cold, and you need to go outside of your snow house (igloo). What resources do you use and how?

Problem 2: The Inuit Solution Make a parka!

Problem 3: There is a Lot of Snow! There is a lot of loose snow on the ground and you have to go for a walk. What resources do you use and how?

Problem 3: The Inuit Solution Make snowshoes!

Problem 4: You Need to Go on a Trip You need to go on a trip to a town far away, but there are no roads, and a lot of snow on the ground. What resources do you use, and what do you make?

Problem 4: The Inuit Solution Make a dog sled!

Problem 5: The Sun is Very Bright! The sunlight reflects off the snow on the ground, and it hurts your eyes. What resources do you use, and how?

Problem 5: The Inuit Solution Make snow goggles!

Problem 6: Polar Night Lasts for Weeks During winter, night can last for days or weeks. What resources do you use to help you see, and how?

Problem 6: The Inuit Solution Make oil lamps!

Photo and Info References Tyman, John. "Inuit: People of the Arctic," Bill Hillman's EduTech Research Project, at Brandon University, Canada, 2008. Copyright the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford.