Also known as the "Last Great Race on Earth", the Iditarod gives plenty of opportunities for a GREAT unit study incorporating math, science, history and more! Here is a list of completely UPDATED (2009) links to great resources for homeschooling with the Iditarod race.
Official
Iditarod Site - The official site of the Iditarod Trail Committee. Everything you need to follow the race for FREE! Alaska
Daily News - The best newspaper coverage and a good way look at journalism as it relates to the race. Cabela's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Coverage - Up-to-the-minute coverage of the race, the mushers, and the dogs. The "Education Expedition" section is especially helpful. Dogsled - One of the best Iditarod sites online. International
Sled Dog Racing Association (ISDRA) - Lots of links on mushing, dogs, tips for spectators and sanctioned races and media events. See the section to the left on the feeding of dogs -- a good topic to study calorie intake, etc. Wild-Eyed
Alaska - Learn about the diverse wildlife of Alaska - beautiful photos, audio clips and videos. Great for science!
Women
in Alaska's History - Susan Butcher, Libby Riddles, DeeDee Jonrowe and Mary Shields: four reasons
for the saying "Alaska...where men are men and women win the Iditarod". Ultimate Iditarod.com - Ultimate Iditarod for kids and teachers!
State
of Alaska on the Web - Alaska's state site for kids. Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic - This was a Nature program on PBS. The web site includes lots of information
about sled dogs, including Dogsledding 101.
Working
Dog Web - Lots of information and some teacher links too - nice child-friendly design. Athletes from Kids World Sports: Dogsledding - Article about Kiara, a young musher. The Iditarod Trail: A ThinkQuest Junior Project - Information about the Iditarod, mushers, and the sled dogs.
Lesson Plans, WebQuests, and Educational
Activities
