Iditarod News for Teachers
http://iditarod.com/teachers/
Iditarod as a Teacher’s Tool for Math and Science
Teachers in Alaska, across the
nation, and around the world
have discovered that “Iditarod
based’
lessons
are
an
effective way to engage
students in real time learning.
Iditarod’s website has become
a resource of information and
a warehouse full of standards
aligned lessons and activities
that are easy to use not just
during the race, but all school
year.
Technology brings the race to the classroom.
Students complete standards aligned lessons
21st Century Teaching
Iditarod works as a topic or
theme for the classroom
because students quickly
discover that many of the
concepts associated with the
race are interesting and
capture their imagination.
Science, math,
and all
content areas can be
enhanced through Iditarod
based lessons.
Cultural standards and life
skills blend with the lessons
This year promises to be a in a natural way due to the
year that brings more lessons real life skills mushers and
to teachers than any other the canine athletes exhibit
year. Join us!
while training and racing.
Iditarod News for Teachers
Iditarod as a Teacher’s Tool for Math and Science
Science Instructional Focus
Sled into Science With Us!
Watch for our new science
curriculum that will boost
your current curriculum by
providing Iditarod based
activities that challenge your
students to answer the ‘big’
questions and focus on the
science standards.
Look for:
•Science project ideas
•5 Challenging Questions
•Iditarod Activities to support
curriculum. (STEM)
What Ever Pulls My sled!
Science Project Example:
•Does friction play a role in
how fast a musher ‘s sled
moves , turns, or stops?
•Can the musher increase
one’s potential energy?
Materials for Experiment
sheet of plastic to act as the trail to do
the experiment on, handle put on the
top of the plastic to run the twine over
during the experiment and help bricks
have a more constant speed/force
during each trial, digital scale, sled
runner plastic (sample pieces) tinfoil,
plastic wrap, sand paper, wax paper,
pieces of wood, tape, bricks, weights,
chord
Iditarod News for Teachers
Iditarod as a Teacher’s Tool for Math and Science
Boost Math Scores the Iditarod Way
With our Iditarod math
activities, your classroom’s
math instruction can be an
out of the text book, hands
on, real life based, and an
engaging experience for
your students as
they
practice and reinforce math
skills that they must know.
Preschool Students Learn to Create Graphs
Using Doggie Treats
Step out of the math book
and
away
from
the
worksheets and join us on
the Iditarod math trail and
continue working on the
standards that you teach
and your students must
know and understand.
A PDF packet of sample
race stats is located on the
website to use for math
lessons designed to use
problem solving to predict
outcomes
mathematically
and
practice
skills
in
graphing. (Stats are found
at the Teaching Resources
menu tab – Race Stats.)
During the race at the
‘Teachers section’ of the
website, starting in 2015, we
will provide you a daily math
problem based on what is
happening during the race.
Real time math opportunities
will enrich your current math
On our website, you’ll find a
curriculum.
updated problem solving
activities for students.
Iditarod News for Teachers
Technology Integration... Iditarod Based Learning Brings to the Race to Within the Classroom Walls
Breaking News: Iditarod Insider is an Instructional Tool
Student in Nome Review Insider Video
Iditarod Insider is the section This INSIDER UPDATE will
of the website that provides help you identify the ‘best’
video and GPS Tracking.
video clips and provide
suggestions for you to
Starting in 2015, we’re
maximize the learning.
taking a giant mathematical
and scientific leap by Iditarod Insider is more than
providing on the Education current events, it is real life
Portal-- a daily update for lessons for your students.
teachers with instructions on
Iditarod Insider is a ‘pay for
how to use the video clips
use section of the website.
from the previous day, in
their classroom to reinforces
standards and objectives in
To take advantage of this,
all content areas.
purchase a classroom or
Our educational team will school
subscription
to
help you put the educational Insider.
Learn more:
focus on the daily race http://iditarod.com/insiderupdates.
educational-packages/
Iditarod News for Teachers
Iditarod as a Teacher’s Tool for Math, Science, and Other Areas.
Iditarod is a Tool For All Curriculum Areas!
Iditarod can be used in any
grade level and with all
curriculum areas: Language
Arts, Social Studies, Health,
and the Fine Arts are part of
our “Iditarod Based” multiple
intelligence approach to
teaching and learning.
Creating maps to scale is
one example of using math
and social studies skills.
The Iditarod provides topics
for journal writing, research,
creative writing, and all of
the traits of reading and
writing.
Students create maps of the Iditarod Trail
Service Learning
are also available.
projects
The website provides
teachers and students
with a comprehensive
list of Iditarod and
Alaska books. At the
Education Portal menu
tab on the left of the
page, scroll and click
on : Books About
Iditarod and Alaska
A FOR STUDENTS
page has been added
to the website just for
kids. Activities, games,
and projects are easily
accessed by students!
http://iditarod.com/teac
hers/students/
Iditarod News for Teachers
Iditarod as a Teacher’s Tool All Instructional Areas
Iditarod = All Curriculum Areas! All Ages!
Watch for our new project:
Helping Students Succeed Iditarod Style!
We are developing lessons
and working on the concept
Helping Students Succeed
of brining you real stories
Iditarod Style!
that help student learn real
The Iditarod Mushers are life lessons that they can
individuals that our youth apply to their own lives.
see in the news and in
We have
accepted the
Alaska, sometimes in their
challenge to bring to you the
own communities.
race in this ‘new’ way and
What lessons can we learn provide you with interviews,
from the mushers, the dogs, stories, and lesson ideas
the volunteers, and even the that help students think
canine athletes that help about healthy living and
lead students to making good decision making.
positive choices in life and
grow up to live healthy lives
and
impact
their
communities positively?
Iditarod News for Teachers
Iditarod Leads Students to Academic Success for Students
Iditarod is a Tool For All Curriculum Areas!
Research shows that when teachers
are actively involved in developing
the lessons and are interested in
what they are teaching, academic
success for students is more likely.
Our Iditarod based lessons and
activities are created by educators
for educators. They are tried, true,
classroom tested, students and
teacher approved, and they are
aligned to standards.
Helping Students Succeed
Iditarod Style WORKS!
Each year new content is added to
the site making the Education Portal
an important resource and tool for
educators.
Teachers can contribute lesson
ideas to djohnson@iditarod.com
Iditarod News for Teachers
http://iditarod.com/teachers/
Iditarod as a Teacher’s Tool for Math and Science
21st Century Teaching
Visit the Education Portal
•Use the menu on the left
hand side of the page to
locate lessons and links
to
use
with
your
students.
•Categories have been
designed to help you
find what you need
quickly.
•Check
back
often
because we are always
collecting new ideas to
share with you!
Iditarod News for Teachers
Iditarod as a Teacher’s Tool for STEM
Teachers around the world are Visit www.iditarod.com each
using Iditarod as a tool in the week for Iditarod news and
educational process.
information about teaching
and learning. The Education
Join us!
Portal is the section of the
Better yet, be a part of the website designed specifically
team of educators making a for educators.
difference the Iditarod way!
Don’t forget! We have two
Contact us for additional exciting teacher workshops
information!
held in the Anchorage area
each year. You can earn
djohnson@iditarod.com
university credit as you
develop enrichment lessons
for your curriculum.