This year’s theme, “Under the Burled Arch in Nome” brought us many fabulous Trail Mail Art Contest entries. Thanks to everyone who participated. Teagan R.,
Technology at its finest. Lesson plan submitted by Kelly Searson, I.C.E. certified teacher. Click on each link for the lesson plan and 2 movie demonstrations.
Updated speaker and schedule information. Learn how to harness the power of the Iditarod and sled dog racing to increase student engagement and drive in
NOTE: This lesson plan was updated August 2023 to reflect active links and current race information. One more idea for room set up as the
Over 50 entries were submitted for the 2023 Trail Mail Art Design contest. There were many, many outstanding designs and choosing just one was difficult.
We are so excited to announce that sales for the Educational Trail Mail Project are open! This is an amazing chance for your class to
Welcome back to a new school year! The 2022 race is the 50th running of the Iditarod. The anthology, Iditarod: The First Ten Years, was
In September of 1898, the “Three Lucky Swedes” discovered gold on Anvil Creek, founded the Nome Mining District, and started a new rush to the
Many teachers always comment that they want to incorporate the Iditarod all year, but they don’t know how. As a result, the Iditarod makes it
What do mushers see on the trail? In art classes, the Iditarod and the study of Alaska and the Arctic have been a special project
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It’s April! Which for many teachers means wrapping up instruction, reviewing for state testing, and starting end of the year projects. Keep an eye out
The Iditarod education department is teaming up with the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge to bring you another conference option this summer. The ISDC race is
If you were not able to attend our Winter Conference in Anchorage this year, do not worry! The Iditarod education department is teaming up
Are people in Nome always waiting at the finish line for mushers to arrive? Nope! But when a musher is about one mile away, a
Jessie Holmes did it! He was the first musher to guide his team under the Burled Arch in the wee hours of Friday morning. Of
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