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Back to Aleut Curriculum

High School (9-12)

Performance Standards

(Learner Outcomes)

Alaska Reading, Writing, Math, Science Performance Standards

Alaska Content Standards

(History, Geography, Government & Citizenship, World Languages)

Alaska Cultural Standards

Assessment

1)     Use a pronunciation Guide to Eastern Aleut

(e.g., Alphabet System

Sounds are grouped into different categories,

Voice and voiceless consonants,

Nasal sounds etc.

Use booklet : “Atkan Aleut Literacy Wordpad”

Unangan Alphabet

Aa a b ch d e f g} h I ii k l hl m hm n hn ng hng p q r s t u uu v w hw x { y hy z )

R: 4.1, 4.3, 4.5a, 4.11,

W: 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6

MA: 5.4.2

S: B.1,B3, B.4, B.5, C.1, C.3, C.4, C.6, D.1

H:A5, A6, B1c, C2, C3

G:A1, A5C3, D3, E1F1, F6

Gov:A4, C4, C6, E1, E6,

WL: A1, A2, A4, B1, B3, B6, C3, C4

CS:A1, A3, A5, A6, B2, D1, D3, D4, E4, E7

Teacher observation

Record data

Written /matching

2)       Introduction to the history of Unangax  language;

ØIvan Pankov

ØIvan Veniamenov

ØAlexei Yachmenoff

ØGordon Marsh

ØWaldemar Jochelson

ØKnut Bergsland

ØMicheal Krauss

ØAlice Taff

ØRoman vs. Cyrillics alphabet systems

ØBilingual Act Title VII  Lau vs. Nichols Case

R:$.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5a, 4.9, 4.11

W:4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, ,

M: 6.4.3, E1.4.1

S:A.7, A.12, A.14b, A.15, B.1, C.4, D.1, D.3

H:A5, A6, b1a, B1b, B1c, C2, C3

G:A1, A3, A5, B2, B3, B6, C3, D5, E4, F1, F4, F6

Gov: A4, C3, C4, C5, C6,E1, E6,

WL: A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, C4

CS:A1, A2, A4, A6, A2, C3, C4, D1, D3, D4, E1, E5, E7

Group discussion, participation

3)        Define Aleut vs. Unangax (Who are these people?)

Ø  Unangan

Ø  Alutiiq

Ø  Yupiks

Ø  Koniag

Ø   St. Paul

Ø   Commanders Islands

Ø   Stepovak  Bay

Ø   Port Moller

Ø   Eskimo/Aleut

Ø   Alaska Native Language Map

R:4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4,5A, 4.9, 4.11

W:4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

M:A6.4.3.A6.4.5D1,4.3

S:A.12, A.14, B.1B.3, C.3, C.4,

H:A5, A6, B1a, B1b, C2, C3,

G:A1, A5, B2, B3, D4, E4, F1, F6

Gov:A4, C4, C5, C6, E1, E6, F9

WL: A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, C4

CS:A1, A2, A6, B2, C1, C3, C4, D1, D3, D4, E1, E4, E5, E7

Compare and Contrast, presentations, Group discussions

4)     Research present Unangax names of villages/Islands.

Ø Alaska - Alaxsxix

Ø Aleutians - Unangan Tanangin 

Ø Attu -  Atux

Ø Kiska - Qisxax

Ø Shemya - Simiyax

ØAmchitka – Amchixtax

Ø Adak - Adaax

Ø Atka - Atxax

Ø Amlia - Almax

Ø Oomnax – Unmax

Ø Unalaska - Unaalaskax

Ø Akutan - Akutanax, etc.

R:4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5A, 4.9, 4.11

W:4.1, 4.2, 4.3,4.4, 4.5

M:d1.4.3

S: A.7, A.12, B.1, B6, C1, C.3, C.4, D.1, D.3

H:A5, A6, B1a, B1 C2, C3

G:A1, A5, B2, B3, B4, B7, C3, E4, F1, F6

Gov:A4, B2, C3, C4, C6, E1

WL: A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, CC4

CS:A1, A2, A4, A6, B2, C3, D1, D3, D4, E1, E4, E5, E7

Collect data, Group discussions, Interviews, Classify

5)     Research present Unangax names of village/islands

R: 4.1, 4.2, 2.3, 4.4. 4.5a. 4.9 4.11 W: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3,4.4, 4.5

M: D1.4.3

S: A.7, A.12, B.1, B6, C1

C3, D 1, D3

H: A5, A6, B1a, B1 C2, C3

G:: A1, A5, B2, B3, B4, B7, C3, E4, F1, F6

Gov: A4, B2, C3,

C4, C6, E1

WL: : A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, C4

CS: A1, A2, A4, A6, B2, C3, D1, D3, D4, E1, E4, E5, E7

Collect data, Group discussions, Interviews, organize information.

6) Introduction to Unangax dialects prior to1741.

(eg, list of original tribal names)

Ø Saxinan -  Near islanders

Ø Qaxun -  Rat Islanders

Ø Naahmigus -  Delarof Islanders

Ø Niigugis -  Andreanov Islanders

Ø Akuugun - Islands of the Four Mountains

Ø Qawalangin - Fox Islanders

Ø Qigiigun - Krenitzen Islanders

Ø Qagiigun -   Pavlov Islanders

Ø Qagaan Tayagungin - Shumigan  Islanders etc.

Ø Tanax Amix -    Pribilofs

R: :4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5A, 4.9, 4.11

W: :4.1, 4.2, 4.3,4.4, 4.5

M: D1.4.3

S: A.7, A.12, B.1, B6, C1, C.3, C.4, D.1, D.3

H: A5, A6, B1a, B1 C2, C3

G:: A1, A5, B2, B3, B4, B7, C3, E4, F1, F6

Gov: A4, B2, C3, C4, C6, E1

WL: : A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, CC4

CS: A1, A2, A4, A6, B2, C3, D1, D3, D4, E1, E4, E5, E7

Interviews, projects, collect data, classify data and organize information

7)  Introduction to Barabara-Ulasux /Ulax

Terms of the house:

Ø Ulax- house

Ø Iklax- wood

Ø Qiigax- grass

Ø Analux- log ladder

Ø Unaalux- fire place

Ø Hidun- grass insulation

Ø Ulam Qaluuxii – back of house

Ø Ulam Achuuxii- Base of house

Ø Ulam Akangaa- inside roof of house

Ø Chimalux- floor

Ø Itmalix- post

Ø Ulam kanga- roof of house

R:4.1, 4.4, 4.5a, 4.6, 4.9, 4.11

W:4.1, 4.2, 4..3, 4.4.4.5, 4.6

M:1.4.1, A2.4.2, A5.4.2, E1.4.1

S:A.7, A.12, A.14,A15, B1, B6, C..3, D.1, D.3,  

H:A5, A6, B1a, B1b, C2, C3

G:A1, A5, a4, B2, B3, C3, D4, E4, F3, F6

Gov:A4, C4, C5, C6, E1, E6,

WL: A1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B4, B6, C4,

CS:A2, A4, A6, B2, C3, D1, D3, D4E1, E5, E7

Drawings and diagrams, Construct models, collect data

8)Introduction to Unangax clothing and dentalia

Ø Chagudax- bentwood hat

Ø Qayaatxux- hat full crown

Ø Salamaalix- seal skin pants

Ø Chigdax- gutskin parka

Ø Sax- birdskin parka

Ø Lukamachix- mittens

Ø Chuulkin- socks

Ø Uliigin- seal skin boots

Ø Tutaqan- earrings

Ø Qungaanguusix- talisman

Ø Akang uxtusix- belt

Ø Iqyam sukaa- Iqyax skirt

R:4.1, 4.4, 4.5a, 4.9, 4.11

W: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6

M:A2.4.2A5.4.2, A6.4.2, E1.4.1.2.4.1

S: A.7, A.15, B.6, C.3, C.4, D.4

H: A5, A6, B1a, B1b, B1c, C2, C3

G:A1, A5, B1, B3, B6, D4, E4, F3, F6

Gov:A4, C4, C5, C6, E6

WL:A1, A2, A4, B1, B3, B4, B6, C4,

CS:A1, A4, A6, B2, C1, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4, E1, E4, E6, E7

Group discussion, presentations, collect data classify data and organize information.

9.     Introduction to Unanga{ transportation (iqyax)

Iqyax -  one man

 

Ø Uluxtax -  Two man  baidarka

Ø Uluxtax -   three man  baidarka

Ø Nixalax -  baidar

R:4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5a, 4.6, 4.10. 4.11

W:4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5,

M: A1.4.1A2.4.1, A2.4.2, A5.4.2A5.4.7, E1.4.1

S:A.7, A.12, A.15, B.1, B.5, B.6, C.1C.3, C.4,C.6, D.1, D.3

H:A5, A6, B1a, B1b, C2, C3

G: A1, A4, B3, B6, C3, D4, E4, F1, F6

Gov: A4, B2, C4, C5, C6, E6

WL:A1, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, C4

CS:A1, A2, A4, A6, B2, C1, C3, D1, D2, D3, D4, E1, E4, E7

Group discussion, Construct models, drawing and diagrams. Collect data, interviews

10.  Introduction to Unangax foods

15 different dishes, cooking, preparation and preservation.

Ø   Qawam unagii – Cooked sea lion

Ø     Qawam Aagigan saarigii – Fried sea lion liver

Ø     Isugim unagii- Cooked harbor seal

Ø     Kasamim Chaxsaa – Eider duck soup

Ø     Pirugax- Fish pie

Ø     Studinax- Boiled Seal flippers

Ø     Qam chatagan Unagii- Boiled partially dried fish

Ø      Qam Unangii- Boiled fish

Ø      Qam saarigii- Fried fish

Ø      Tulkusix- Mashed fish with berries

Ø       Kasiigux-raw chiton

Ø       Qawam Alimagan Chaknaa- Fermented sea lion flipper

Ø       Lastax- feremented fur seal flipper

Ø       Chadum Chaknaa- Fermented seal oil

Ø       Alaadikan- Fried dough

R:4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5a, 4.6, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11

W:4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6

M:A1.4.7,A2.4.1, A2.4.2D1.4.3, E1.4.1

S:A.7, A.14bA.14c, A.15B.1, B.6, C,3, D.1

H:A5, A6, B1a, B1b. B1c, C2, C3

G:A1, B2, B3, C3, E4, F6

Gov:A4, B2, C4, C5, C6, E1, E6, F9, G2

WLA1, A2, A4, B1, B2, B4, B6, C4

CS:A1. A2, A4, A6, B2, C1, C3, D1, D2, D3, D4E1, E4, E7

Group participation, presentations, oral presentations, interviews, anecdotal records

11)     Introduction to Unangan Art (e.g., Basket weaving, carving, skin sewing)

a.  Aygagsix - grass basket

b. Isxatix -   grass basket

c. Qiigax -  grass

d.  Igachixsix -  sinew

e.  Imgugdax -  gut skin wall pockets

f. Inguqax - needle

g.  Nuusix -  knife

h.   Yaagax -  wood

i.     Susugasix -  rasp file

j.     Igluqax - seal skin

k.  Uxtusix - awl

l.     Umnax - string

m.  Suganaasin - tools

n.   Igluqax - fur

o.   Chagudax - bentwood hat

p.   Iqyax - kayak

q.   Klisax - trap

r.    Uxalux - harpoon

s.   Asxux - throwing board

R: 4.1, 4.4, 4.5a, 4.9, 4.11

W: : 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6

M: :A2.4.2A5.4.2, A6.4.2,

S: A.7, A.15, B.6, C.3, C.4, D.4

H: A5, A6, B1a, B1b, B1c, C2, C3

G: :A1, A5, B1, B3, B6, D4, E4, FF3, F6

Gov. A4, C4, C5, C6, E6

WL: :A1, A2, A4, B1, B3, B4, B6, C4

CS: A1, A4, A6, B2, C1, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4, E1, E4, E6, E7

Group discussion, participation, presentations, drawing and diagrams, interviews, teacher observation anecdotal records

12)      Learn terms about Unangax Kinship:

a. Latux - grandpa

b. Kukax - grandma

c. Anax - mother

d. Adax - father

e.  Uyux - brother

f.    Ungix - sister

g.   Yaayax - uncle

h.   Tuutkax - aunt

i.     Ludax - older sibling

j.    KinguugIx - younger sibling

k.   Ilgux - grandchild

l.     Qitxux - great-great grandfather

R:4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5a, 4.5b, 4.9, 4.10. 4.11

W:4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5,4.6

M:A5.4.2,A6.4.2, D1.4.3

S:A.12,A.13, C.3, D4 

H:A5, A6, B1b, B4, C2, C3

G:A1, A4, A5, B3, D1, F4, F6

Gov:A4, C4, C6

WL: A1, A2,A4, B1, B3, B6, C2,C4

CS:A1, A2,A4, A6,B2, C3, D1, D3, D4, E7

Written test, collect data, interviews, Anecdotal records

13)          Learn the names and habitats of Unangax Birds

a. Tixlax - Bald eagle

b.Qalngaax - Raven

c. Slukax Glaucus-winged gull

d.Qigugix - Common loon

e. Aagyuux - Pelagic Cormarant

f. Sakitax - Common murre

g. Qamgaangix - Emperor goose

h.  Lagix - Aleutian  Canadian goose

i.   Anim saa - mallard

j.  |ulugasix -grey-crowned–rosy finch

R:  4.1, 4.4, 4.5a, 4.9, 4.11

W: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6

M: A2.4.2A5.4.2, A6.4.2

S: A.7, A.15, B.6, C.3, C.4, D.4

H: A5, A6, B1a, B1b, B1c, C2, C3

G: A1, A5, B1, B3, B6, D4, E4, F3, F6

Gov: A4, C4, C5, C6, E6

WL: A1, A2, A4, B1, B3, B4, B6, C4

CS: A1, A4, A6, B2, C1, C3, C4, D1, D2, D3, D4, E1, E4, E6, E7

Group discussion, presentations, collect data, interviews, Anecdotal records

14)  Learn about Unangax Animals (land vs. sea mammals) marine mammals, translocated  land animals.

Ø  Aykaagux - Red fox

ØUuquchiingix - Blue fox

Ø Uulngix/ Ramaaskax -ground squirrel

Ø Kuruuvax - cow

ØItxaygix - reindeer

ØBaraaskax - sheep

Ø Kriisax -  Rat

ØTangaax - bear

Ø Ilgitux - Wolverine

Ø Qawax - sea lion

Ø  Isux harbor - seal

Ø Chngatux - Sea otter

ØAmgaadax - Walrus

ØLaaqudax - Fur seal

ØAlax - whale

ØUkutux - Spotted seal