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The Winter Teacher’s Conference continued today with presentations from the three Teacher on the Trail finalists. This was their opportunity to share their best practices using Iditarod as a theme for education. With this being a year of celebrating Iditarod history, let’s take a look back and meet Finney, the first Teacher on the Trail …
Using the Source With Students: Display the map for the students and have them share what they See, Think, and Wonder about the object. This is the modern race map and the one that students are most familiar with seeing when they are tracking their mushers. Tell the students that this map was not always …
You can learn a lot from a sled dog! The Iditarod Trail Committee embodies an education department that reaches worldwide. Read on to learn more about the Iditarod EDU and some of its many and varied applications. Teacher on the Trail – a professional development program like no other! After a rigorous application and interview …
You can learn a lot from a sled dog! The Iditarod embodies an education department that reaches worldwide. Read on to learn more about the Iditarod EDU and some of its many and varied applications. You can contact Jane Holmes, Director of Education, about these programs or with any questions. Email Jane.Holmes@iditarod.com #1 …
With the way school is working while we gear up for the 2021 Iditarod Race, many of the tried and true staples of our Iditarod curriculums aren’t going to work the way they always have. In some ways, this will help push us to find new and possibly better ways to do things. For years, …
Interviews with mushers, volunteers, and more! Sharing a wide range of stories from The Iditarod’s past and present races. Follow the Tales from the Trail podcast by The Iditarod on iTunes, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, Spotify, and Stitcher. Remember to add us to your playlist! Listen now: We catch up with veteran Iditarod musher …
Hello friends, Did you know that each year the Iditarod …
Alaska sled dogs are working dogs who are well-cared for and love doing their jobs, as they have done for centuries in Arctic climates. The Iditarod is committed to celebrating these elite athletes and using lessons learned to benefit dog health for the millions of pet owners. Alaskans know the value of the sport and …
Tails from the Trail- Adaptations- Countercurrent Circulation Imagine running out into the snow, building snowmen, or even taking a long stroll through the snow BAREFOOT!! We would be freezing, and running to find some way to warm our bodies. Dogs, however, have a special adaptation in their paws that helps them retain heat even when …
It’s that time of year again! Teacher on the Trail application time! We’d like you to meet the applicants for 2020 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™, read their bios, and view some of their lessons. This year, Six educators completed their application process and mailed the document to our department to be considered as …
