In the beginning of the school year, ask the family to create a schedule. This schedule should be indicative of a typical week for their family. Give clear directions, instructions, explanations of what is expected Use rubrics for projects and send those rubrics home for students' and parents' use at the very beginning of the project On the bottom of any project description or rubric, create a response form at the bottom stating that the parents understand the project, its expectations, and the due date. Be sure the forms are collected within the week.
Teachers can give students and families individual passwords for privacy.
From the daily reports, students keep a log of three mushers. They update the logs nightly with parents help. Compare prices for driving and flying. They research the careers in their family. Students learn more about their family history as well as history itself.