The Resourcefulness of the Inuit

The 11 critical thinking challenges in this unit celebrate the cultural uniqueness and resourcefulness of the Inuit, both past and present. Students infer from drawings how the Inuit traditionally met their basic needs and the challenges they faced. They then examine modern-day life and what we can learn from the Inuit. Included in these activities is a simulated general store where students purchase the clothing and supplies needed for a trip to the Arctic. Three supplementary literature-based challenges further explore the resourcefulness of the Inuit.