New to the Race
Welcome to Iditarod! We’d like to help you create an amazing unit of study that will engage your students in an authentic learning adventure! Let’s get started! A rookie is someone new. If you are new to the concept of using the race as a teaching tool, you are a rookie Iditarod teacher. You’ve come …
Every year, the Iditarod captivates students on a national and international scale. And, thinking about the many ways that the Iditarod can be integrated into the classroom, it is not surprising that students love learning about The Last Great Race®. More often than not, students are immediately hooked due to their love of dogs and …
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is also called the “Last Great Race on Earth®” Who? Mushers – See the current list of mushers for the 2020 race by clicking here. Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! Most of the sled dogs are Alaskan Huskies. Dogs in the race must first meet standards of good health. Learn more …
We’re always gearing up for the Race. No matter if you’ve been following the race with your students in past years or if this is your first year using the race as a teaching tool, you can start by looking back at previous races by reviewing past documents. Review the 2017 Iditarod Race Guide …
We would like to welcome you to the all new Iditarod edu Website. This is your new home for Iditarod education content for educators, students and parents. With the support of teachers around the world, our wonderful Iditarod EDU team and our partner ExxonMobil we are able to bring this experience to you for the …