Curriculum for the Classroom

10/24/2009

I Kid A Rod

Each year hundreds of schools around the world are involved in I Kid A Rod projects that are designed by teachers as culmination projects in an Iditarod teaching unit.
An I Kid A Rod is a simulated Iditarod that has…

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10/12/2009

Iditarod 101 Data Collection and Analysis

Iditarod 101:  Data Collection and Analysis You Don’t Have to be a Geek, but it Helps By Sally R. Simon
Math – Data Collection, Graphing, and Analysis, Grades 5 and up.   Companion to this article,  Lesson Plan (PDF Doc.)
Video…

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10/12/2009

Reader’s Theater Play

A Reader’s Theater Play is a fun way for students to practice dramatic reading.  This play, created by Jennifer Slifer, Connecticut,  has been used with middle school students but can also be used with elementary students.  Teachers can adapt this…

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10/12/2009

Curriculum Challenge Lessons

Congratulations to the 2009 Curriculum Challenge Winners!
Seven teachers provide lessons for elementary, secondary, and university level teachers to use with students.

Lesson packets are in PDF.

Susan Flahive, Virginia
Math: Ryan’s Dog Expenses Technology/Math, Using Excel Spreadsheets, 7th grade…

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10/10/2009

Classroom Creates a Traveling Quilt

Inspired by the visit of an  Iditarod Traveling Quilt, Ms. Prather’s students in California have created their own classroom quilt.  Each student designed and created a square.  The squares were sewn together to create the classroom quilt.
Over the next…

Filed under Art, Music, FACS, Indust Arts, Traveling Quilt Journal

10/09/2009

Table Top Decorating Contest

Enter the 2010 Table Top Decorating Contest.  Win prizes for your classroom.  Be a part of the 2010 Musher Banquet that is held in Anchorage prior to the start of the race.  Teach ‘volunteerism’ through this service learning project.  Submit…

Filed under Art, Music, FACS, Indust Arts, Contests: Win Prizes, Service Learning Projects, Teacher Tips and Tools

09/20/2009

Math and Science Activity Packet

Create an Iditarod Trail, design a catapult, work with maps, play a math-science game, and complete other activities.
The Scale of It All! Math and Science Activity Packet is for elementary and middle school students and was created by Julie…

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09/12/2009

Math and Science Game

Grade Level:  Upper Elementary, Middle School and beyond.  (Math and Science Formulas)
Research to complete before playing the game.
Math or Science Game (PowerPoint)

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08/28/2009

Hobo Jim Sings the Iditarod Trail Song to Students

At the 2008 Summer Camp for Teachers, Mrs. Ogintz, New Jersey, video taped Hobo Jim singing the Iditarod Trail Song.  Hobo Jim dedicated this song to her students.  We dedicate this song to students around the world.  Let the Iditarod…

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08/27/2009

Iditarod Ready! Storm Ready!

Iditarod Ready! StormReady® — StormReady® teaches the communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property – before and during the onslaught of severe weather – while improving science skills and expanding knowledge about climates of the world. Be…

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