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Ukaliq - The Arctic Hare

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Traditional String Figure

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Steps to making a traditional string figure.

In this activity, students will learn how to make a traditional string figure of an arctic hare.

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String Figure Demonstration

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Elder Francis Kaput forming the string figure 'Ukaliq' (Arctic hare) and making it move.

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Arctic Hare Origami Figure

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Origami

Learn how to make a arctic hare origami!

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Crossword Puzzle 1

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Play this crossword puzzle!

Play this crossword puzzle!

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Crossword Puzzle 2

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Play this crossword puzzle!

Play this crossword puzzle!

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Hidden Words

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Play Hidden Words!

Play Hidden Words!

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Learning Objectives

In this activity, students will learn how to make a traditional string figure of an arctic hare and how to make an arctic hare origami. They also have the opportunity to play crossword puzzles and a hidden word game.

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