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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)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hours

Class 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.
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Other Details

Supply List
Learners will be provided printable materials for this class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Iditarod
Sources
Students will access www.iditarod.com to track the standings of the 2022 Iditarod race.
Joined July, 2020
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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.  

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weekly or $50 for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min

Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-8 learners per class

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