Mush on! Learn About the Iditarod & Follow a Musher in the 2022 Alaskan Race.
In this 4-day course, learners will learn about the Alaska Iditarod and will follow a musher in the 2022 race. They will log musher progress and results as well as write in the informational and fiction genres.
Mrs. Jodi Smith
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(198)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Do you want to learn about the Iditarod; The Last Great Race on Earth? Join me for this engaging and thrilling ride through the wonderous Alaskan terrain. Students will be able to interact with the teacher and other students in this class. Students will be encouraged to share information, the progress of their musher and the results of the race. We will end with a reflection. This 4-day class outline is as follows: Day 1: History of the Iditarod Choosing a Musher to Follow; Teacher on the Trail Race Rules Writing: Predictions and Short Biography Vocabulary Words: Innovation and Diligence Day 2: Supplies Needed The Start! The Race Trail How to Track Your Musher Writing: Information Vocabulary Words: Integrity and Teamwork Day 3: Where is your musher? A Musher's Duties Taking Care of Sled Dogs Writing: Opinion & Letter to Your Musher Vocabulary Words: Attitude and Respect Day 4: Musher Results Awards; 1st Place in the Class and the Last Place Red Lantern Reflections Writing: Realistic Fiction-Life on the Iditarod Trail Vocabulary Words: Optimism and Determination Additional activities: Iditarod Pennant and Making Grid Paper Sled Dogs No background information is required for this class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about a Social Studies current event, the Iditarod. They will about the history and information about the Iditarod. Also, project based learning will be provided as students track a real musher and then write in the information and fiction genres.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will be provided printable materials for this class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students will access www.iditarod.com to track the standings of the 2022 Iditarod race.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
198reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
As a 3rd grade teacher in Oregon, I am certified to teach multi-subjects and I love Social Studies. I have made many trips to Alaska and have even taken an Iditaride with real Iditarod Sled Dogs! I have taught this unit in a regular classroom for almost 10 years. As my third graders come back to visit, this is a highlight they always remember. Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly or $50 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-8 learners per class
