Author: Diane Johnson (353 posts)


The Great Alone…. Bring it to Your Community on February 9th

The Great Alone is a feature length documentary shot in the arctic wilderness of Alaska that captures the inspiring comeback story of 4 time Iditarod champion sled dog racer, Lance Mackey. From his sunniest days as a boy by his famous father’s side to cancer’s attempt to unseat him, The Great Alone pulls viewers along …

Certificates, Charts, Graphics,Templates, and Other Tools

Certificates, Charts, Graphics, and Lesson Plan Templates for Classroom Use   Certificates:     Templates: Dogs and Gear Sled Dog 1 – Zuma Coloring Page Sled Dog 2 – Zuma in Black and White Sled Dog 3 – Full Color Husky Graphic Dog Team Sled   Lesson plan template:  Use when planning your Iditarod Based …

A Social Studies Packet: Get to Know Alaska and the Iditarod by Linda Fenton

Social Studies Packet: Download, Print, and Use this PDF Packet:  Get To Know Alaska & Iditarod, A Guide to Lessons in Geography, History, and Social Studies  By Linda Fenton Lessons are geared for Grades 3 – 6, but can be modified to fit any grade level. View the Lessons in Magazine Format!    

Give the Gift of Iditarod! Purchase Gift Cards for Iditarod Insider!

The Ultimate Iditarod Experience Can Be Yours!

The Ultimate Iditarod Experience is just one bid away at our Iditarod Auction!  The Auction opens December 1 each year!  Bid!  Win!  AND experience Iditarod as our VIP guests!  From your position as an IditaRider you will see the start of the race from a seat in the sled of a musher you’ve chosen to …

2016 Winter Raffle

*Iditarod Trail Committee employees and their direct relatives and members of the Board of Directors and their direct relatives may NOT purchase Iditarod raffle tickets or receive prizes.

Good News for Jr. Iditarod Mushers!

Good news for all junior mushers! The Jr. Iditarod Board of Directors has voted to change the entry fee structure for the race. As of today (October 20), there will be NO entry fee if entry is turned in on or before November 20. (turning in an entry means that all required paperwork is turned …

Thinking Interdependently: Habits of the Mind

Thinking Interdependently by Judi Roach Title: Habits of Mind and Iditarod connection Developed by: Judi Roach Discipline / Subject: Self-Regulation/Life Skills Topic: Teaching the 16 Habits of Mind using Iditarod Insider Clips Grade Level: 3rd Through 12 Resources / References / Materials Teacher Needs: Habits of Mind mini posters/Iditarod Insider Video Clips/Sled and dog chart/white …

2015 Summer Raffle Winners!

Congratulations to our winners.  Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket! Prize #1 – Prize 10: 2015 Dodge Ram 4×4 Pickup Trucks, or any similarly priced New Dodge, Jeep or Chrysler vehicle. DONATED BY Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram goes to: Roger Delongchamp, Willow  (0271) Congratulations to our cash prizes winners! Prize #2 – …

IditaMath: School Project to Engage Students in Math Practice at Home: Project at Larson Elementary School, Alaska

Idita Math, a project from Larson Elementary School, Wasilla, Alaska.  Quick summary of the project:  Students were challenged to complete math goals at home and ‘race from Anchorage to Nome’ as they practiced their math basic skills.  Teachers created math goals according to the needs of the students.  Overall, the project goal was to help …