Unit 8: Salmon

LEAP Curriculum Level 1, Unit 8

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Salmon

This unit integrates Alutiiq language learning, social emotional learning, social studies, science, and cultural knowledge to help students understand the importance of salmon as part of their everyday lives and the importance of salmon in their community.

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Lesson 1

Unit 8 - Salmon

Lesson 1 Audio Recordings

amaasuuk
chinook
qakiiyaq
coho
luuqaanak
pink
sayak
sockeye
alima
chum

Lesson 2

Unit 8 - Salmon

Lesson 2 Audio Recordings

iingalak
eyes
pamyuq
tail
nasquq
head
Riqtaq
scale
aruluk
fin

Lesson 3

Unit 8 - Salmon

Lesson 3 Audio Recordings

palek
smoked salmon
qasaq
raw salmon
uumatak
half dried boiled fish
tamuuq; mingciq (P)
dried salmon
sulunaq
salt fish
iqallut nasqura'it suupaq
fish head soup
Pingakaqa...
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Lesson 4

Unit 8 - Salmon

Lesson 4 Audio Recordings

iqalluk (or specific salmon name)
adult salmon
piipinguaq iqalluk (lit. baby salmon)
alevin
iqallunguaq (little salmon)
fry
sisut
fish eggs
Aakanaq (old fish)
spawning salmon

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