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Character Education
The idea of awarding a red lantern to the final finisher in a dog race apparently got its start during the Fur Rendezvous races in 1953 as a joke. When the the Iditarod came into existence, the tradition continued. The award has come to represent the preservation and grit needed to finish the race. The …
This year 9 Iditarod quilts have been crisscrossing the United States, visiting over 8,500 students in more than 65 schools. Each quilt serves as a great teaching tool for teachers, and gets students excited about the Last Great Race! From the teachers: In Ms. Berg’s class in Seattle: “The first graders work[ed] around character traits …
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 …
Read about Diligence – the second trait of Iditarod in this story by Sanka. Click here to view this PDF file
Read about Integrity – the 3rd trait of Iditarod in this story written by Sanka Click here to view this PDF File.
Read about Team Work – the 4th trait of Iditarod in the story by Sanka. Click here to view this PDF File.
Read about Attitude – the 5th trail of Iditarod in this story by Sanka. Click here to view this PDF file.
Read about Respect – the 6th trait of Iditarod in this story by Sanka. Click here to view this PDF File.
Read about Optimism – the 7th trait of Iditarod in this story by Sanka. Click here to view this PDF File.
Read about Determination – the 8th trait of Iditarod in this story by Sanka. Click here to view this PDF File.