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Lesson Plan

Making Inuit Tools

These instructions (In Inuktitut) describe the tools and techniques required to make Inuit tools.

Introduction to Tools and Techniques


Grades 3-4 Tools

Names and uses of the tools used for grades 3 and 4 beginner and advanced tool making

Grades 5+ Tools

Names and uses of the tools used for grades 5, 6 and 1.0 advanced tool making

Techniques

Important techniques using the tools such as removing nails, sawing, sharpening, shaving, etc.

Tool Making for Grades 3 and 4


Beginner Tool Making for Grades 3 and 4

Skinning Tool

Stretching Stakes

Snow/Sand Remover

Chopping Board

Wooden Knife

Small Snowmobile Sled

Small Boat

Advanced Tool Making for Grades 3 and 4

Sliding Sled

Sled with One Ski

Harpoon

Knife

Fishing Rod

Tool Making for Grades 5, 6 and 1.0


Wooden Table

Sharp Wooden Shaft

Sled with One Ski

Loop Knot

Sled Knots

2 Ends Knot

Ice Fishing Scoop

Harpoon

Fishing Rod

Skin Drying Rack

Eiderdown Cleaner

Berry Picking Rake

* Documents available in Inuktitut only

Ulu

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Crescent-shaped knife used by Inuit women

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