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Technology of the Inuit
Surviving in the Arctic Using Natural Resources Anton Filatov
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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
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What are the Challenges of Living in the Arctic?
Very low temperatures Deep snow Large distances to travel Polar night Very bright sunlight
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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
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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?
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Problem 1: The Inuit Solution
Build a snow house!
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Problem 1: The Inuit Solution
Build a snow house!
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Problem 1: The Inuit Solution
Build a snow house!
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Problem 1: The Inuit Solution
Build a snow house!
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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?
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Problem 2: The Inuit Solution
Make a parka!
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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?
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Problem 3: The Inuit Solution
Make snowshoes!
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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?
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Problem 4: The Inuit Solution
Make a dog sled!
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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?
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Problem 5: The Inuit Solution
Make snow goggles!
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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?
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Problem 6: The Inuit Solution
Make oil lamps!
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Photo and Info References
Tyman, John. "Inuit: People of the Arctic," Bill Hillman's EduTech Research Project, at Brandon University, Canada, Copyright the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford.
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