In this week’s episode we chat about all things Iditarod! Annie spent 2017 as the Iditarod Teacher on the Trail, so she shares her tips and tricks for using the Iditarod in your classroom!
For those who don’t know, the Iditarod is a 1,000 mile sled dog race across Alaska that takes place in March every year. It is the ultimate teaching tool for any grade! Please use the links below get started with using the race in your classroom!
Topics Discussed & Links
* Step 1: Sign up for the Free Iditarod Edu Newsletter
* Step 2: Check out the Conferences
* Summer Conference in Lower 48 (coming soon)
* Step 3: Baby Steps to Getting Started
* Choose one musher to follow as a class. Check out the full list here!
* Pick a book to read with your students.
* Sled Dog School (chapter book)
* Woodsong (chapter book)
* Born to Mush (chapter book)
* Granite (picture book)
* Follow a musher throughout the race (begins on March 8, 2026)
* Follow for free here!
* Follow the live tracker (paid) here!
* Other Links Mentioned
* Alaska Native Heritage Center
* Denali- The Science of Sled Dogs
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