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Charlee Stevens, Educational Journalist, Germany Things you need to know: I teach Kindergarten on a military base in Germany. I have 25 children in class. They range from non-readers to about level 6 in DRA. My class is run as a company where each child has a job and gets a daily wage. They get …
Why use the race with your students? Here is what teachers are saying. . . . While reading the story Balto, my students became fascinated with the journey and challenges Balto faced on his mission. Seeing their enthusiasm, I realized the incredible opportunity for learning. Project goals are aligned with the Florida Sunshine State Standards …
Educator Kathy Kent traveled the Iditarod Trail during the 2001 race. She shared her experiences with her educational community and has since continued to share her experiences from the race with students and race fans. Kathy contributes her expertise and helps other teachers reach and meet student needs through the Iditarod by sharing her projects …
It’s all a part of the history of the great state of Alaska and the Iditarod itself – the Serum Run of 1925, Balto, Togo, Dr. Welch, Nurse Morgan, Governor Bone and 20 brave mushers who carried the anti-toxin from Nenana to Nome. The Cruelest Miles, written by cousins, Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury, is …
There are mysteries in the world, but WHY Iditarod WORKS as a tool to teach students, is no mystery. Teachers today face the challenges of helping students conquer educational milestones as they prepare students to ‘compete’ and succeed by shading in the dots on standardized tests to prove what students have learned or the skills …
(Under construction. Links to be added soon.) Lesson 1: Introduction to the Iditarod Sled Dog Race; Grades 2-8; Geography, Social Studies, and Science; This lesson introduces how climate relates to lifestyle and culture. Lesson 2: The Alaskan Husky; Grades 4-8; Technology, Science; This lesson uses computer skills such as cutting, pasting, and saving a Word document as a vehicle …
Herb, along with his wife Jamie, who is a librarian, live in a log home they built and now share with 3 huskies, 5 cats, and a mule. Herb is a K-6 environmental education and technology teacher at Southern Fulton Elementary School in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania. He is also a part time grant writer for the …
Diamond Willow is the story of a twelve year old girl, Willow, who wants her parents to understand that she is growing up. She loves to mush dogs. Willow convinces her parents to let her drive the dog team to her grandparent’s house— all by herself. The adventures that follow and the lessons learned are …
Hi Boys and Girls, Now that the race is over- what’s next??? Many of you are busy writing the musher you followed in the race. I know you are really excited about that and many of you are hoping for a return letter and maybe even some goodies. Since the request for musher addresses has …
Literacy Lessons by Cathy Walters, Target® 2009 Teacher on the Trail™ * These lessons support literacy goals. The lessons are brain based and often encourage students to move through music or be physically active. The lessons can be easily integrated into curriculum content and although they are developed for ‘younger students’, the lessons are easily …