INUIT TOOLS

HUSKIES

• Huskies are a special type of dog with thick fur
• They are used in the arctic because they can handle cold weather
• Huskies are used to pull sleds across the ice

HARPOONS

• Harpoons were used to hunt seals
• Harpoons are made of sinew, animal bone, and iron

SLEDS

• Sleds were used for travelling across the tundra
• Sleds were pulled by huskies
• Sleds were made out of animal bones and antlers

Bow and arrow

• Bow and arrows were used to hunt caribou
• They were made from antlers and animal bones

ULU

• An ulu is a sharp-edged copper blade with an antler handle
• It is used to cut, scrape, and clean animal hides

AWLS AND OTHER TOOLS

• An awl has a long, thin needle with a large, round handle
• The sharp point is used to make holes in the hide so the sinew can pass through
• Copper needles are made of copper and are used for sewing
• Sinew is tissue from a caribou's back, and is used as thread

Kayak

• Kayaks were used to travel on the water in summer
• The inside was made of bones,wood,and grass
• The outside was wrapped in sealskin