This is race which commemorates the culture and lifestyle of Alaska. Using the race as a basis for the project allows for the inclusion of many aspects of academics as well as computer technology. This project was designed for a high school business computer applications class. Complete teacher-made Internet scavenger hunt worksheets concerning Alaska, the history of the Iditarod and facts about the race. These worksheets are delivered to each student by e-mail.
Students submit completed work to the teacher by sending e-mail attachments.
Create an electronic spreadsheet data log for their musher. This log will be used to electronically record daily updates during the race. Locate mushing terms, use word processing table feature to create a word search puzzle. This information will be recorded in their spreadsheet data log. Update musher location on classroom trail map.