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I was looking for results for the Top Of The World 350 – Lance Mackey won by the way – and came across an article from the Alaska Dispatch about the Knik 200 being cancelled due to weather. http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/knik-200-becomes-latest-sled-dog-race-bite-dust Our friend, Angie Taggart, has been training with a sled instead of a 4-wheeler so I …
Each time someone enters my classroom, they are reminded of the upcoming Iditarod. There are 2 large maps, several pictures, daily high and low temperatures in Waupaca and Nome, news articles, and much more. One of the maps in the entry is for students to track the progress on their IditaWalk. Each day when my …
I love logic puzzles, therefore, my students learn how to try to solve a problem without giving up. Attached are a few puzzles we use in the classroom. Puppies in a Pen teaches congruent shapes. We are currently taking the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam, our “high stakes” state test. This was a good activity to …
Use the statistics in this packet for math lessons. (PDF Booklet) The GPS Tracker will also give information on the length of the trail. Learn about the GPS Tracker and Iditarod Insider. The GPS Tracker is only in service during the race. Miles from Checkpoint to Checkpoint: You will often hear that The Last Great Race® …
Enjoy this math activity article written by Annalise Lecher. We did the activity in the 4th Grade accelerated math class I teach. Students created an example of the Iditarod Trail in circular form. The picture is of the entire student body in our Central Gymnasium taken on March 20th, during our “Iditarod Central” Day! …
FINNEY’S PROBLEMS of the DAY By Finney (Andrea Auf der Heyde) 1. Three pieces of equipment were in the snow…..a gangline, a sled bag and a harness. They belong to Joseph, James and Jeffrey. James does not own the harness or the gangline. Joseph’s equipment goes on the dog. Who owns the gangline? 2. Two …
Temperature in Wasilla, late morning, 20°F, little wind Teachers want to know what works in the classroom to facilitate student learning and to achieve growth in their learning. The research-based document,What Works in Classroom Instruction by Robert Marzano, Barbara Gaddy, and Ceri Dean (http://www.leigh.cuhsd.org/teachers/pdf/Marzano_Strategies.pdf), is a good resource which explains the research behind classroom strategies and …
When I arrive in Alaska around February 22, I’ll post often to keep you in the loop about what I am doing and what is going on with the race. And, when the race starts March 6, I’ll post daily about the race and teachable moments. The NUMBER ONE question I’m asked is: “Don’t you …
(Keep on reading to find some ideas of activities for your students to do.) Mushers carry the following mandatory items in their sleds during the race. I bet you can make this list relevant to what students need to be prepared for their job of school. Proper cold weather sleeping bag weighing a minimum of …
The Iditarod and its race statistics make math real-life situations for students, helping them understand how math is used in everyday life. Use these math problems for practice, homework, extra credit, review, or in middle school at the beginning of class to focus students on an independent activity. Some teachers call these “at the bell” …