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Which Inuit adaptation to the environment do you find to be the most interesting, innovative, or surprising? Why? Please explain your answer.
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In my opinion, the most interesting Inuit adaptation is the use of the inukshuk. I find them interesting because the Inuit chose to make them into a specific human-like figure rather than simple blocks of stone piled upon each other. This meant they would have to search for rocks of a particular shape, instead of using whatever rocks were nearby. Also, they served two purposes instead of just one, since they acted as landmarks for the people as well as directed their prey to waiting hunters.
ReplyDeleteIn my point of view, the two most interesting Inuit adaptation is the useful Inukshuk and how Inuits live in an igloo. Besides having the Inukshuk being an olympic logo, it shows how the Inuits lived and survived throughout the four seasons. In the Inuit culture/language, the Inukshuk is a human-like statue made out of awkward size rocks, that makes herds of different animals (specifically caribous), to their awaiting predators, like the Inuits.
ReplyDeleteIgloos are snow-built houses in a shape of a dome which Inuits live in the winter for shelter. I find people, not like us, but the Inuits, living in an igloo quite interesting. Even though igloos in the winter could be cold, it is the only way the Inuits can possibly live in the winter, otherwise, they would freeze to death.
I believe the most innovative Inuit adaption is the way the people use every part of their prey for different uses. For example, they us the blubber of a bear for lamp fuel, the teeth for tools and weapons, the hide for warm clothing and meat for food. Since it is difficult to catch a bear or seal they use everything possible of the animal for different functions that are usually available to us here in BC without hunting for the animal.
ReplyDeleteI believe the most innovative Inuit adaption was how they were able to make clothing from the hide's of animals. Being in the Arctic with very cold weather, they had to adapt to it and figure out how they are to stay warm and survive. Even being able to hunt the large prey that they do is quite extraordinary for what they had to work with. The idea probably came naturally since they probably had to skin the animals that they catch to eat anyways. The idea of creating two layers to insulate the parka or jacket is a great idea, and is sure to keep the Inuits warm from the bitter cold of the Arctic.
ReplyDeleteI think that how they use the inukshuks to direct the caribou towards the hunters is pretty interesting. I'm not sure what logic they came up with to figure out how to lead caribou to specific spots but it worked. It's also quite convenient for the prey to meet up with the hunters instead of the hunters wasting energy chasing the caribou everywhere. The Inuit are very smart for making good use of the resources around them. Such as using rocks around them to build inukshuks and using almost every part of the caribou for specific purposes.
ReplyDeletethe most innvotive thing that i find interesting is the iglu. It is very surprising how a shelter made out of ice could keep you safe from the weather, keep you warm and any safe from animals.
ReplyDeleteThe part I find most interesting is the way the inuits embrace the environment. The inuits do this by using every part of an animal for food, shelter and clothing. The stories that the inuits tell their kids is mostly about the environment and how to embrace it. I admire how they adopt to their environment, no matter how harsh the conditions.
ReplyDeleteI think one of the interesting things about the Inuits was how they found a way to make a sheltered home despite the fact that they lived in extreme environments. I found it interesting because there are immense skills you needed to build igloos and very little tools. Also, they has to complete their task in a very limited amount of time as so to protect their family and belongings.
ReplyDeleteI think one of the most interesting Inuit adaptions, was how the Inuit succesfully managed to use every part of an animal. For example, the Inuit used animal hide for tents and clothing, and animal teeth for tools and weapons. It's very innovative because they didn't waste any material and also thought of good ways of using up all of the animal parts.
ReplyDeleteI think that one of the most amazing things about the inuit adaptations was how they used the environment around them. As an example, they used all of the living things around them to survive. The animals they hunted played an important role in equipment and food. I found it interesting that they used the animals' body parts to make hunting equipment and utensils. Furthermore, they also had the cleverness to survive in the harsh, cold weather of the arctic by using snow to make igloos as shelter. The igloos were great insulators for warmth.
ReplyDeleteI like how they could use their environment to get everything they need for a shelter and other everyday stuff. They have no supermarkets or have the oppertunity to buy a housr there. Yet they can make these igloos to keep warm.
ReplyDeleteI really find it fascinating how the Inuit pool their scarce resources and make do with whatever they have. For instance, when they capture and kill an animal, not only do they use it for food, (as one would consider), they use their preys hide for making warm clothing(like parkas) for hash winter months- sewing the hides together in such a way that it acts like an insulator and on top of all that they used the bones as well sharp teeth for making tools, utensils and many other useful weapons. (really smart thinking!)
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I really find it fascinating, how the Inuit pool their scarce resources and make do with whatever they have. For instance, when they capture and kill an animal, not only do they use as food (as one would consider), they use their preys hides for making warm clothing for harsh winter months- sewing the hides together in such a way that they trap the heat inside their body acting like an insulter! In addition, they use the animals sharp bones and teeth for making tools, utensils, and other useful weapons.(really intelligent survival thinking)
ReplyDeleteI think the most amazing things they do is make igloos and how they use the animals they kill. Creating a shelter out of the snow is pretty creative in my opinion and they use animals for food, certain parts for clothing and other parts for tools. and I think they also used animal hides for the summer shelters and for their kayaks
ReplyDeleteI thought it was very innovative how the Inuit used inukshuk to take the form of a person and force the caribou to the hunters. The inukshuk method reminded me of scarecrows which were also made to look like a human in order to scare crows, though scarecrows are more common in modern society. It surprised me that the Inuit had such advanced technology and ideas.
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess I find Inukshuk pretty impressive. It's pretty awesome that they dragged slams of giant rock and crafted a humanly figure to direct large amounts of caribou. They would have to be pretty precise with the positioning of each Inukshuk. It's no easy task, and they did it. And I respect that.
ReplyDeleteI think that the Inuits design of the iglu is impressive because the dome shape is very stable and would protect them from harsh winds and how they were able to make them in under an hour. Also how they found out that snow is also very insulating.
ReplyDeleteThe most fascinating thing i found was there futuristic ideas about everything. Things like snow is a good insulator and helps you stay warm or how inukshuks, shaped like humans, can scare the caribous in a different direction. I found it amazing how they figured out that layering keeps you warm and that the caribous hair can trap hair, becoming and insulator to keep you warm. The inuits were very parctical and smart and that exactly what helped them survive.
ReplyDeleteI thought that the most innovate way that the Inuit thrived in the harsh conditions of the Arctic, was through their ability to find ways to stay warm and dry. By using Caribou skin, they were able to form an insulation barrier. For example, one benefit of using the caribou skin was that the caribou hair trapped the air, because it was hollow. Furthermore, they kept warm by layering parkas and pants. Plus, they used double boots made of sealskin, and mittens which were also made of caribou hide. Through these, and many other ways, the Inuit survived in the Arctic.
ReplyDeleteTasha Thinks:It's quite inovative how they used animals for shelter in the summer and clothing all year round. The respect they have for creatures we take advantage of clearly gave them a huge resource in order to fulfill basic human needs.
ReplyDeleteI think the most interesting the Inuit's did was how they lived in Igloo's. They used the fact that the climate is cold and dry by using the snow to their advantage, as a shelter to protect themselves from the weather. Another thing is how they used every single part of the animals they hunt. The meat for food, the skin for clothing, and the bones for tools.
ReplyDeleteI think the most innovative thing about the Inuit was the way they use the fat of a seal as fuel. If I was one of the Inuits I would've never thought about trying to see if the oil from a seal's blubber could light on fire.
ReplyDeleteThe Inuit had many sorts of adaptations to their environment. However there were only two adaptations the surprised and interested me. Firstly theres the insulated Igloo's. The Igloo's was a well insulated and provided temporary shelter for a couple nights. If you think about it, its quite a phenomenon. The Inuits discovered a temporary home using their abudant amount of snow surrounding them. Secondly theres the symbolic inukshuk. The inukshuk was used for hunting. It tricked their prey into a certain direction. Without wasting any of the hunters energy or time. However it takes the focus and time to collect the correct rocks to form the statue.
ReplyDeleteI think that their homes were really interesting because we usually only have one house to live in for all four seasons but the Inuits change their houses frequently like in the winter they build igloos and in the summer they have summer shelters.
ReplyDeleteI think there were two interesting points of the inuit. One was the inukshuk. I think how they came up with the idea of an inukshuk is really amazing. Not many people can come up with the idea of stones to like men. I like how they used this idea to their advantage. Something else that's really interesting about the inukshuks is that the inuits placed it in certain ways so that the herd of caribou would go to where the hunters were, and then the hunters would kill them. Another interesting point was how they could lure the caribou into the water and kill them with their kayaks. This is really skillfull activity and shows just how intelligent they were.
ReplyDeleteYo what is up people?!!Inuits were amazing, how they took the challange to actually go forth and take the opportunity to accept their envirnment as their home when most would run off at such sercumstances. "When life gives you lemons...make lemonade", I beleive the Inuits catch fraze would be this. Why?? LIfe gave them Snow, they made iglus, life gave them animals, they made: clothes, materials, tp's, lamps etc., Life gave them rocks, they made Inukshuks, Life gave them water, they made canoes. It seems to me that all what the Inuits did, is a matter of fact what amazes me. What amazes me the most though is their ability to actualy make a Patrilineal soceity part. All you had to do in those days were, eat, sleep, mate and defend. Then how did they actualy come to a point where all men finally say, "I am your father" and that your ancestors means, your fathers ancestors. This amazes me the most.
ReplyDeleteI think the most amazing adaptation is the way Inuits use every part of the animals they hunt. For example they use the hides and fur for clothing, also they use the bones or antlers to make tools. And the meat that the animal provides give them energy for the next hunt or whatever they need to do.
ReplyDeleteI think the mental adaption is the craziest part. with the weather being so brutally cold and the soil not being fertile enough to grow not one potato,where's the fries? i think that if i was freezing cold and wet i would want some place warmer to go. the way they stuck there and were determined to get enough food was amazing. it goes to show that if you have the smarts and the determination you can live anywhere.
ReplyDeleteThe best adaptation was how they used all of the animals
ReplyDeleteI think the most innovative invention of the Inuits is the Iglu. I find igloos very interesting because they used something soooo cold to build their homes! In BC we are surrounded by tons of trees, so thats why are houses are made of wood. The arctic has snow everywhere, so the Inuits utilized that snow and transformed it into igloos. The iglu kept them safe and also was warmed by body heat and lamps !
ReplyDeleteI found the Inuit's ability to make temporary shelters made of snow called igloos the most innovative. Making houses out of the ground is a challenge (mud houses in Africa etc) but having the skills to make houses out of snow is amazing (and in those ice cold conditions too). The Inuits only needs a single knife to be able to build a very efficient shelter. They also can live a very comfortable life inside the igloo. Its just amazing how much the Inuits can do and carve out an existence with barely anything in their environment.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best adaptations that the Inuits had created were the Igloos. An Igloo provides shelter for families.They also make sure no cold air passes through during blizzards. Next, Igloos also prevent intruders and polar bears to invade or attack. Lastly, they also blend in with the rest of the snow for camouflage and protection from attackers.
ReplyDeleteI think the most amazing adaptation of the Inuit was the way they built their homes/shelters. I never would've thought that cutting out huge blocks of ice and making a domed igloo would insulate you and keep your family warm for the brutally cold winters of the Arctic
ReplyDeleteThe Inuit adaptation I found most interesting was that they were able to respect everything they could find. It is interesting because the Inuits don't have the things we take for granted today. Also, they treated all the resources with respect and tried to waste as little as they could. Today, we take whatever is put in our hands for granted and throw away what we think cannot be used. The Inuits are respectful of all the resources that are given to them, with the parts that don't get used they are not thrown away, they are returned to the place that they came from. In my opinion, I think there are lots more about respect we can learn from the Inuit other than the regular respect we show each other.
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