This program is a fun introduction to the history and cultural importance of mushing in Alaska and a great way for you to strengthen your students understanding of their own local history, environment, and culture.
Your students will get to visit our sled dog kennel, go for a real-time dog run where they will direct the dogs around our trail system without fear of frostbite or frozen toes, and visit with our mushers as they introduce their favorite dogs and share their love for the mushing lifestyle.
The program consists of a single videoconference session that is supported by optional pre- and post-activities designed to engage the students and prepare them to get the most out of their time with us. Registering for a program also gains you (and your classroom) year long access to all our other distance learning tools where we have compiled even more activities, resources, and chances to stay in contact with us and other classes who have participated in our programs!
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Cost: $100.00 (60 min Grades 3-12) $75.00 (45 min Grades PK-2)
Date/ Time: Upon Request
Grades: preK-12
Content Area: Social Science; Geography and History
Primary National Standards:
NSS-G.K-12.5 ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY- Understand how physical systems affect human systems.
Adaptable to:
| K-12 | K-4 | 5-12 |
| NSS-G.K-12.4 HUMAN SYSTEMS Understand the patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface. |
NSS-USH.K-4.3 THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES: DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES AND VALUES AND THE PEOPLE FROM MANY CULTURES WHO CONTRIBUTED TO ITS CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL HERITAGE Understands the causes and nature of movements of large groups of people into and within the United States, now and long ago |
NSS-USH.5-12.1 ERA 1: THREE WORLDS MEET Understands how early European exploration and colonization resulted in cultural and ecological interactions among previously unconnected peoples |
| NSS-G.K-12.2 PLACES AND REGIONS Understand the physical and human characteristics of places. |
NSS-USH.K-4.4 THE HISTORY OF PEOPLES OF MANY CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD Understands major discoveries in science and technology, some of their social and economic effects, and the major scientists and inventors responsible for them |
NSS-USH.9-12.10 ERA 10: CONTEMPORARY UNITED STATES (1968 TO THE PRESENT) Understands economic, social, and cultural developments in contemporary United States |
| NSS-WH.5-12.9 ERA 9: THE 20TH CENTURY SINCE 1945: PROMISES AND PARADOXES Major global trends since World War II. |
Suggested Recommended Class Time:
The options below are recommendations for possible ways to incorporate the videoconference program into your classroom. We have found that the teachers that participate in Options B or C have the best experience during the videoconference. All options available for the same program cost.
| Option A |
Option B |
Option C |
| A 1/2 hour to 1 hour (depending on grade level) to visit with us during the videoconference | 3 days- participate in the videoconference but also do the pre- and post-activities | 1 week to 1 month- participate in the videoconference and do the pre- and post-activities and explore/create from all of our Distance Learning Tools. |
Overview of Videoconference
| Time | Activity |
|
5-10 min |
Introductions |
|
20 min |
History of Mushing in Ak |
|
20-25min |
Dog Run and Exploration of forests of Alaska |
|
10-15min |
Questions and Answers, Conclusion Activity |
Additional Resources:
Additional Resources:
- Flash Kennel Sled Dog History Page
- Mushing Alaska Bookmarks
- Mushing Alaska Moodle Extension: Discussion Board, Media, Additional Activities
- Mushing Alaska Facebook Extension: Discussion Board, Media, Additional Activities
- Mushing Alaska Ning Extension: Discussion Board, Media, Additional Activities
