Alaska Geography for Kids: Fun Facts and Printable Activities
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Alaska is one of the most fascinating states in the U.S., and it has been so much fun to study with my daughter as we work our way through our U.S. Geography series. Today I’m excited to share our Alaska Geography Printable Pack with you!
She reminds me constantly to make the next state, and I’m loving this journey through the United States with her. We’re using these printable state packs as part of our geography lessons at home, and they’ve made learning about the states more interactive and exciting.
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➡ United States Geography Lessons for Kids
Fun Facts About the State of Alaska:
Before diving into the activities, here are a few fun and interesting facts to enrich your Alaska state study!
- Alaska became the 49th U.S. state on January 3, 1959.
- It’s the largest state in the country by area—more than twice the size of Texas!
- The capital is Juneau, and the largest city is Anchorage.
- Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, a deal often called “Seward’s Folly.”
- It is known as “The Last Frontier” because of its vast wilderness and rugged terrain.
- It has more than 3 million lakes and over 100,000 glaciers.
- The state bird is the Willow Ptarmigan, and the state flower is the Forget-Me-Not.
- Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) is the tallest peak in North America.
- Alaska is home to more than 70 volcanoes and some of the most active seismic zones in the world.
- Because of its northern location, parts of Alaska experience the midnight sun in summer and polar night in winter.
- Dog mushing is the official state sport. The famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is held every March.
- Alaska’s coastline is longer than all other U.S. states combined!
Alaska State Geography Printable Pack:
This printable geography pack for Alaska includes 8 engaging pages:
- Fact coloring sheet with Alaska’s state bird, flower, animal, flag, and more
- Western states regional map
- Landmark coloring page featuring Denali National Park
- Alaska info worksheet with fun research questions
- Blank U.S. map to draw in the location of Alaska
- Map of Alaska to label capital city, landforms, and landmarks
- Large Alaska state flag coloring page
This set is ideal for elementary-aged kids and is a great addition to geography or social studies lessons. It encourages kids to explore maps, research state symbols, and become familiar with atlas use.
Alaska Ice Science STEM Connection
Alaska is famous for its glaciers, snowy mountains, and freezing temperatures. Glaciers slowly move across the landscape, shaping mountains and valleys over thousands of years.
Kids can explore the science of ice and freezing with our Ice Boat Science Experiment, which investigates why ice floats and how ice behaves in water.
Resources We Recommend:
To complete the pack, you’ll need access to a United States atlas or the internet. Our favorite tools are:
- The 50 States by Gabrielle Balkan — a colorful, illustrated atlas kids love to explore
- National Geographic Kids United States Atlas — filled with real images and easy-to-read maps
I also recommend the beautifully written book L is for Last Frontier: An Alaska Alphabet by Carol Crane, part of the Discover America State by State series.
Purchase the Alaska Geography Unit:
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Or, grab the bundle of the first 10 states!
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