Students learn about the history, climate, and geography of Alaska.
They figure out trail mileage, race times, and learn about Inuits and malamutes as they follow the race. No prerequisite skills or knowledge are required. The lesson provides necessary background on the topic and allows teachers to plug in their own curriculum requirements as they see fit. Students use the site to find information about the history of the Iditarod sled dog race, to read musher biographies online, and to follow the race by checking the daily updates. Also available on the site are news updates, photos, soundbytes, and movie clips.