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December ushers in holiday seasons for people all around the world. And with holiday seasons comes the big rush to the post office to mail holiday cards and packages. Do your students ever wonder how letters and packages were delivered before the creation of airplanes? Well, for many in the northern regions, mail was delivered …
Honoring the Iditarod Trail’s use as a Mail Trail, mushers traditionally carry mail cachets down the trail as a part of their mandatory gear. According Katie Manglesdorf in her book, Champion of Alaskan Huskies – Joe Redington Sr. Father of the Iditarod, having mail carried down the trail was always a part of the plan. …
We are just beginning to build up on online collection of artifacts, so be sure to stop by to see what has been added! Dog Collar Tags Turned into Zipper Pulls by Monica Zappa. Teaching Idea Trophies and Awards Armbands and Badges Iditarod Patches Trail Mail Iditarod Pins Technology Commemorative Belt Buckles and Pendants
Our Virtual Fall Conference this month is focused on technology as teachers around the world are pushing tech to its limits dealing with distance, hybrid, and in person learning, sometimes all at the same time! Technology used by fans, students, and teachers to follow the race has certainly grown and changed over the years. Today, …
In August, the hashtags #womenshistory and #Beyondthe19th were trending. Here’s a little bit of Iditarod #womenshistory for you and your students! Share the primary source with the students and give them some time to examine it on their own. This source is featured in the Iditarod On-Line Museum (click the photo for a larger image). …
On this page we have brought you the wall of champions from Iditarod headquarters in Wasilla, AK. (and the most recent champion photos). Click on each image to make it larger; you’ll want to enjoy the details of each one. Also, each musher’s name is a link to their musher profile page. Who do you …
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 …
On the people museum page you will find information about Iditarod founders, volunteers, and other notable Idita-folks. Volunteers Champions Mushers