IDITAROD
The Iditarod 2014 begins March 1st! You can find out more about the race at Iditarod.com.
The Jr. Iditarod is a 150 mile race for kids ages 14-17 and kicks off on February 22nd! We will be looking at the incredible kids who are the future of the Iditarod race at the
Photo Gallery of Jr. Iditarod 2013
Another Gallery of Jr. Iditarod photos
The Alaska Daily News interviewed some mushers prior to the start last year and you can watch it by clicking here. What are some characteristics the mushers all have in common?
Iditarod Independent Learning Projects
While we study the Iditarod over the next couple of weeks, you will be responsible for completing some independent projects. This is a great way for you to learn about the parts of the Iditarod that are the most interesting to you. You may choose any combination of activities, at least one from each category as listed on the Project Guidelines.
Your learning will be shared with others in the class, so make sure it is neat and creative!
Resources...
...that may be used to complete some of the projects.
Project Guidelines download and save to your desktop while working so you can access your directions easily!
Wiki on how to make your own board game! Great ideas to help you plan out your game.
Instructions for dogsled This is just one idea for making a 3D model. You could use this as a guide, or be creative and use your own recycled materials! Remember to include a diagram with all the parts of the sled and the dog team labeled.
Statistics for the 2013 Iditarod There are many statistics available here depending on what you want to find out from the Teacher on the Trail.
Trading Cards link Make your dog trading cards here
Garrett's cool blog find on the Iditarod...The Eye: Images from the Iditarod
Scholastic News...Iditarod Race Across Alaska website with lots of great articles!
What do sled dogs eat? Zuma's Paw Prints...the official canine reporter!
CalorieKing.com Search your favorite foods and/or restaurants to find out calorie counts.
calorie guidelines per age group
Dallas Seavey's J.J. Keller's Official Iditarod Site...great resource for videos to learn how to do chores while racing, interviews and photo galleries!
Packing your sled for 1000 mile dog sled race
Weblinks for more information...
Scholastic News...Iditarod Race Across Alaska website with lots of great articles!
Balto website...compares the Disney movie with the real facts! Get the REAL scoop!
Alaska Kids website...Learn more about Alaska, where the great race happens. Also play the Great Serum Run game!
Yukon Quest / Iditarod Vocabulary
Iditarod Forums...Readers post questions and get answers from the pros!
Photo Gallery of Jr. Iditarod 2013
Another Gallery of Jr. Iditarod photos
