Iditarod Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
March 4, 2007

History
Today is day three of the Iditarod races. Learn more about it here:
http://www.helium.com/tm/194898/would-miles-involves-treacherous
Are you wondering what it would be like to ride a dog sled? Take a look at this video:
http://www.trailriverhuskies.com/ (Scroll down to the bottom of the page).

Journal
Imagine what it would be like to race in the Iditarod. Draw a picture or write a story about your adventures.


Handwriting
Iditarod starts with the letter I. Practice your handwriting with this worksheet.
http://www.first-school.ws/t/alpha_tracers_dn1/i1.htm

Math

Complete the Sled Dog Math worksheet (in the files section of the Yahoo group)

See how much the Iditarod is worth http://www.iditarod.com/pdfs/tott/HOW%20MUCH%20Sheet1.pdf
(Use real money to help younger kids!)

Art


Make your own sled:
http://personal.my180.net/thesmiths/iditarod/sled.html

Here is a dog sled coloring page:
http://homeschooling.about.com/od/freeprintables/ss/iditarodprint_8.htm



Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!

http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2007/03/math-challenge-march-5.html

For more Free Homeschool Lesson Plans

http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/ (k-3)

http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/( 4-8)