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*FLEX* Iditarod Sled Dog Race Alaska. Reading, STEM, Amazing Dogs! 14-18
Michelle Polar World
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(84)
FLEX + LIVE, see description. The Iditarod is like the Olympics of dog racing. We follow sled dogs and mushers as they race 1,000+ miles across frozen Alaska. This is a FUN unit-study style class that includes geography, reading, and STEM.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
IMPORTANT! Please read the FLEX + LIVE section at the bottom. This is a FLEX (no live meetings) class, with one optional LIVE social class at the end. Questions? Please message me. I love the Iditarod! I live here in Alaska, and March is such an exciting time of year when the sled dogs are ready to set out on the trail across the vast state of Alaska. The race start is full of energy as sled dogs bark and pull at their harnesses and mushers perform their last checks before heading down...
This class is taught in English.
Learners participating in the IditaRead will have several hours of reading outside of class time, which supports reading goals. Learners will also track & record race data using STEM worksheets.
I have lived in Alaska for over 20 years, and am an Iditarod enthusiast! Many years I am at the starting line, or somewhere along the beginning miles of the race, cheering on the mushers and dogs. I have lived in Polar environments most of my life, and familiar with the harsh conditions and exceptional beauty. I also offer classes about Antarctica and the south Polar regions of our planet.
Homework Offered
Learners participating in the IditaRead will have several hours of reading outside of class time, which supports reading goals. Learners will also track & record race data using STEM worksheets.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentThis class includes a fun reading challenge called the IditaRead. Many families like to have books ready in advance. Learners can choose any book they like for the IditaRead. For those who want to read about the Iditarod and Alaska, the class welcome message, which you will receive upon registration, includes a pdf attachment with book recommendations by age level for books about dogs, Alaska, and the tradition of dog mushing.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This class addresses real-life events such as severe illness and death in a remote Alaska village. Though not common, the modern race can include sick dogs and occasionally death. The focus of this class is on the human spirit to help others in distress, and their trusty sled dog companions who race in challenging conditions to accomplish these goals. Caregivers should however be advised that it is based on real life, and learners may read about situations that bring up sad feelings. External Resources: As noted, learners will be accessing the official Iditarod web-site as part of this course. They have an extensive education section, and list their site as COPPA compliant. I encourage caregivers to review the site as well for COPPA compliance. I will also post news articles from KTUU Channel 2 Alaska's News Source. They are the official news of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. I will only post articles about the Iditarod that I have pre-screened, however caregivers should be aware it is a regular news website. https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/ I'm happy to answer any questions about my use of external websites.
All materials are used with permission from the Iditarod EDU site.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(84)
Jan 2024: I will be pausing all my Outschool classes for at least 6 months to take care of family needs. If you learner is interested in Alaska or Antarctica, please favorite my classes so you can be notified when I list a new section. Thank...
Flex Class
$85
for 5 weeks5 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
