Research and References

05/30/2009

Message From a Teacher. . Why We Teach the Race

I was interested in presenting this lesson to my students as a way to celebrate the end of their state testing and to also introduce my students to the true meaning of self-sacrifice, commitment, survival, and endurance.  The project began with…

Filed under Character Education, Research and References, Teacher Tips and Tools

05/30/2009

Messages From Teachers: Why Use the Race with Students?

I am the speech therapist for middle & high schoolers with severe disabilities.  (Grades 6 – 12) My teaching area is Speech Language Pathology.
Our goal is to promote communication to gain information that is motivating to our students. Most…

Filed under Research and References, Service Learning Projects

05/28/2009

It is About the Dogs! Iditarod Sled Dogs Ready to Run!

By Nikki Allen, Finalist for Target®2010 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™
Ask any musher what the Iditarod is all about and they will likely say, “It’s about the dogs.” These very special athletes are what draw us to the race.…

Filed under Places, People, or Dogs, Research and References, Science

04/19/2009

Student Success in Arkansas

Hello, my name is Paula Medlin from Strong, AR.
I attended the Boot Camp for Teachers in 2008.  One of the best things I have ever experienced!  So good that I am returning this year in hopes of learning more…

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04/03/2009

A Parent Sends a Word of Thanks!

Dear Diane,
I just wanted to thank all of you in the education department for a really great Iditarod program that you off students from all over.  I am a parent of a 3rd grader at St. Cecelia School in…

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03/07/2009

Stay on Track… If You Want to Get to Nome

By Linda Kal Sander
Finalist, 2010 Target® Teacher on the Trail

The trail to Nome is filled with unknowns.  At every step along this thousand-mile journey, a musher has to make decisions.  Some call this risk assessment.  What obstacles might…

Filed under Character Education, Guest Speakers, Research and References, Target Teacher on the Trail, Teacher Tips and Tools

03/20/2008

Classroom Dog Lot and Brain Research

More Than a Toy….. by Cathy Walters
In my classroom I have a small dog lot. The dogs are 7″ long and come in shades of gray and black with white markings. Each one has its own little house. These…

Filed under Art, Music, FACS, Indust Arts, Research and References, Teacher Tips and Tools

03/15/2008

Habits of the Mind: Nebraska Students

From Students in Nebraska
by Judi Roach
Iditarod Central: Iditarod and Habits of Mind Quest Project
The kids at Central Elementary, also known as, -Iditarod Central; have been learning and using the Habits of the Mind. The Habits of Mind…

Filed under Art, Music, FACS, Indust Arts, News and Information, Research and References

11/11/2007

Improving Reading Scores the Idita-Way

Has reading ‘gone to the dogs?’ According to this Wisconsin educator, Diane Pollock, it has!
PAWS-The Reading with Beta Program by Diane Pollock and Diane Johnson
The Delta society (an organization dedicated to improving human health through service and therapy…

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