Your Journey of Discovery - Albuquerque Public Schools
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Your Journey of Discovery - Albuquerque Public Schools
Your Journey of Discovery Your Journey of Discovery: The Iditarod Your task is to create a folder for you to use as you travel to Alaska and take part in the race. It will include a map, historical and biographical information on mushers. You will follow a musher throughout the race and record his/her progress. So, put on your muk luks and get ready to participate in The Last Great Race! THE PROCESS This project will take several weeks to complete, just like the race. It is designed to encourage you to work in an organized and productive way. You will do online research and library research. Some parts of your Iditarod folder may be done in class. If you need additional computer time, our lab is open before school. You may also use your computer at home or at the public library. As well as being online, CDs on this web quest are also available for overnight checkout. You should keep the Iditarod packet given to you in your folder. Refer to the checklist to make sure all tasks are complete and, remember, items on your checklist do not need to be done in the order listed. If you get stuck on one item--move on! If you find a topic that is absolutely fascinating to you but it is not on the required list, you may substitute your newfound interest for a section--let me know what you're replacing. Each student must create his/her own unique Iditarod folder. SCHEDULE March 5, 2005--The Race Begins (Official Restart Sunday, March 6) March 21-25--Spring Break April 6 --FOLDERS DUE Many thanks to Cindy Huffstodt for so patiently guiding me through the technical problems of building a web quest. Thanks also to Debbie Gambles for her encouragement and support. To contact Debi Nagy-Anderson: [email protected] file:///F|/myweb3/index.htm [11/18/2004 8:36:42 AM] Puppies, Dogs... Page 3 Puppies, Dogs, & Blue Northers Paper 11. Create a newsletter about mushing. Use a computer to create a masthead and three column format. 12. Write the "Top Ten Reasons to Race in the Iditarod" and the "Top Ten Rules for Mushers." Complement the text with graphics. 13. Write a short story about YOU as a musher in the Iditarod. 14. Write a letter to a real musher. Ask any questions you might have about preparing for the race, maintaining a dog team, etc. Address an envelope and be prepared to send your letter. AND... write a response paper for Puppies, Dogs, & Blue Northers Gary Paulsen By Choose ONE activity from the choices listed below. All response papers should be one page (approximately three paragraphs in length). Follow all established guidelines and remember to use the Six Traits of Writing as you compose your paper. 1. Discuss the happiest and saddest moments in the book. Please be specific in describing the incidents you use to support your opinion. 2. Write a letter to the author expressing your views of the story. 3. Compare the life style of the author to your family's life style. 4. Write a poem or rap (20 lines minimum) about the book, or several incidents from the book. 5. Make a crossword puzzle about the book. Include at least 20 words in your crossword with appropriate clues for "down" and "across." Include an answer sheet. 6. Write a one page response to the following: In some incidents the older dogs teach pups the rules and customs of dog life, while other times the pups learn behavior on their own. What do the older dogs teach the puppies, and what do the puppies learn on their own? Which method of learning do you think is most effective? To contact Debi Nagy-Anderson: [email protected] file:///F|/myweb3/page_3.htm [11/18/2004 8:37:03 AM] Response Useful Links Page 4 Useful Links The following web site addresses will help you find information to complete the requirements of your project. Be sure to read carefully, and look for links to other useful sites. Don't overlook search engines, too: Google, Dogpile, Yahoo, etc. http://www.iditarod.com The official site of the Iditarod: contains race updates, race rules, musher biographies, trail information, historical facts of the race http://iditarodairforce.com Aerial photos of the trail, contains some wonderful graphics of the race and Alaska http://www.newslink.org/aknews.html Links to Alaskan newspapers http://www.state.ak.us/ Official web page for the state of Alaska http://weather.com/ The Weather Channel: temperature, averages, etc. from cities around the world http://www.cabelasiditarod.com/dogs.html Cabela's commercial web site: information about maintenance of a sled dog, including diet, as well as race rules, weather, and dog sledding To contact Debi Nagy-Anderson: [email protected] file:///F|/myweb3/page_4.htm [11/18/2004 8:37:06 AM] Useful Links Page 5 Useful Links RESEARCH TIP: The Iditarod Dog Sled Race is the premiere race for mushers around the world. Many individuals, including the mushers themselves, maintain web sites. As with all resources, both print and electronic, be sure to evaluate the quality and reliability of the source. http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/state/ak-gov.html The Library of Congress Internet resource page on Alaska: links to state and local government, the Iditarod, and the Alaska Volcano Observatory http://www.designperfect.com/iditarod "The source for everything about the Iditarod and more: the race, equipment, awards, sled dogs, history with links to Alaska science http://www.dogsled.com Their motto: "All the adventure, none of the frostbite," contains dog sledding information http://encarta.msn.com on the native people of Alaska Information http://www.geo.mtu.edu/weather/aurora/ The Aurora Page: links and images about the Northern Lights http://www.ooowoo.com/ How to build a sled To contact Debi Nagy-Anderson: [email protected] file:///F|/myweb3/page_5.htm [11/18/2004 8:37:09 AM] Useful Links Page 6 Useful Links http://home.alaska.net General information on the race including details on the Red Lantern, facts and figures, and Iditarod highlights http://helpsleddogs.org Organizations opposed to the Iditarod Dog Sled Race alleging cruelty to the animals http://sunhusky.com/Facts/ "The Iditarod: Fact not Fiction" is an essay on the dogsled debate http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/space.frontiers/riddles.html NASAQuest-female frontiers: the story of the first female to win the Iditarod http://2grand-forks.k12.nd.us/iditarod/alaskainuit.html Lots of information on Alaska, literature related to Alaska, Inuit recipes, and more http://nationalgeographic.com/greatland/ National Geographic site--wildlife, history, people http://www.anchorage.ak.blm.gov/inht3.html Iditarod national historic trail with good photos http://eob.gsfc.nasa.gov/ Earth Observatory by NASA contains some aerial shots of Alaska http://www.alaskool.org/language/languageindex.htm map of Alaskan languages http://www.uaf.edu/anlc/expressions.html Curious how to say hello in native Alaskan Languages? http://wwwnsidc.colorado.edu/cryosphere/glance/index.html Sea Ice maps: see the area covered by sea ice To contact Debi Nagy-Anderson: [email protected] file:///F|/myweb3/page_6.htm [11/18/2004 8:37:13 AM] Related Books Page 7 Related Books Books are another great way to experience the challenge of the Iditarod. The books listed below are available at the official Iditarod web site or the library; they are just a few of the many fine books written about the Iditarod. Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers by Gary Paulsen This story about Paulsen and his sled dogs tells of puppies who will one day become sled dogs. It is a tender, caring, and sometimes gross story! Race Across Alaska by Libby Riddles The story of Riddles' daring and courage in winning the 1985 Iditarod is sure to capture the interest of any adventurer! Iditarod's Classics by Lew Freedman This collection of stories by the men and women who have faced the challenge of racing in the world's toughest race is thrilling! Balto by Natalie Staniford A dog named Balto became famous for his role in the 1925 serum run to save the people of Nome. Back of the Pack by Don Bowers In a race where just finishing is quite a feat, this story highlights the experiences at the back of the field. Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O'Dell This tale follows the adventures of a young girl who takes her father's place in the Iditarod. Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod* by Gary Paulsen Written for mature audiences, it is an honest description of Paulsen's life-changing experiences in the Iditarod. *While some language and incidents may not be suitable for children, this book is also one of the most humorous tales written about the race. To contact Debi Nagy-Anderson: [email protected] file:///F|/myweb3/page_7.htm [11/18/2004 8:37:16 AM] Discovery Tasks 1-3 Page 8 Discovery Tasks Sections 1-3 Each section requires you to answer a series of questions. All writing should follow formal writing guidelines and paragraph format. Graphics may be drawn, traced, clip art, or may be images from the Internet. Be sure all pages are numbered in the bottom right-hand corner: refer to your checklist and folder requirements. Cover: Cover page must be colored and decorated and include your name, a title. 1. Geography: a. map of Alaska should label the towns on this year's race route and the following geographical features ● ● ● ● Norton Sound Bering Sea Yukon River Mt. McKinley a. a paragraph on three natural resources and five types of wildlife that can be found in Alaska b. one paragraph about the aurora borealis c. at least two graphics supporting your paragraphs d. go to page 10 of this web quest and take the Iditarod Hunt quiz; teacher or parent initials required upon completion of quiz 3. Alaskan History a. one paragraph on the original inhabitants of Alaska b. a summary about the original use of the Iditarod Trail c. one paragraph about the Great Serum Run of 1925. Include information about diphtheria--what is the cause, what are the symptoms, and what is the cure? RESEARCH TIP: use a reliable search engine d. at least two graphics supporting your paragraphs To contact Debi Nagy-Anderson: [email protected] file:///F|/myweb3/page_8.htm [11/18/2004 8:37:18 AM] Discovery Tasks 4-7 Page 9 Discovery Tasks Sections 4-7 4. THE SLED/THE GEAR a. Draw or trace a typical sled and label all the important parts b. According to the official rules, what pieces of equipment are required on each sled? c. In one paragraph, tell the three pieces of equipment you think are the most important to pack on the sled (and why). 5. THE MODERN RACE a. Write a paragraph that includes the following information: --what was the reason for creating the Iditarod dog sled race --why the race alternates between a northern and southern route every other year b. At least two graphics must support this section. 6. THE DOGS a. write one paragraph that includes information on the following: --maximum number of dogs with which a musher can start the race --minimum number of dogs with which a musher can finish the race --the amount of food one dog eats during a 10 day Iditarod, and what happens if a dog becomes sick or injured during the race b. Look at sites that oppose the Iditarod dog sled race because they consider it cruel. Write a paragraph telling whether you agree or disagree with their assertions, and why you agree or disagree. c. Include at least two graphics to support this section. 7. OFFICIAL RACE RULES Using a graphic (picture, graph, or chart) accompanied by a brief caption, show the following: a. a bib and why it is important to the mushers b. the "Good Samaritan Rule" c. caption describing the policy regarding moose attacks d. the Red Lantern and caption of its significance To contact Debi Nagy-Anderson: file:///F|/myweb3/page_9.htm [11/18/2004 8:37:22 AM] [email protected] Discovery Tasks 8-16 Page 10 Discovery Tasks Sections 8-16 8. This Year's Race a. Create a bar graph on the computer using different colors to show the following: total number of women/men total number of rookies/veterans total number of mushers RESEARCH TIP: You will find a chart with this information at the bottom of the 2004 mushers alphabetical listing on Iditarod.com b. Each student will choose a musher before the race begins. Write a biographical paragraph of your musher with a photo (if available). You may also include sponsors of your musher. c. Fill in the Musher Daily Statistics form for your musher. (form provided in Iditarod packet) 10. Dog Math 12. Mushing Lingo crossword puzzle 13. Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers response paper (See Choices Section, page 3) 14. Iditarod Activity (See Choices Section, page 2) 15. Fill Me In On the Iditarod 16. Iditarod Word Search Photos from the following sites: Travel Maniac.com (Karen French) Free Stock Photos.com Trails of Anchorage.com Webshots.com Iditarod.com npwrc.ds.gov www.turtlepuddle.org To contact Debi Nagy-Anderson: [email protected] file:///F|/myweb3/page_10.htm [11/18/2004 8:37:24 AM] Iditarod Quiz Page 11 Iditarod Hunt Quiz Take the following quiz and see how much you've learned! 1. What is the final checkpoint on the Iditarod Trail? Ophir b. Rainy Pass c. Nome d. Alberta a. 2. Name the first woman to win the Iditarod. Libby Riddles b. Dee Dee Jonrowe Sandra Day O'Connor d. Mia Hamm a. c. 3. Who is known as the "father of the Iditarod? Charlie Boulding b. Rick Swenson Franklin Roosevelt d. Joe Redington, Sr. a. c. 4. Name the well-known lead dog in the 1925 Serum Run. a. Fosdick b. Buster c. Lassie d. Balto 5. At what checkpoint do the "even" and "odd" years take different routes? Ophir b. Unalakleet c. Roswell d. Anchorage a. 6. At what checkpoint does the race usually restart? Knik b. Wasilla c. Takotna d. Coast Mountains a. 7. When was the first Iditarod race held? 1952 b. 1869 c. 1985 d. 1973 a. 8. What does the command "Gee" mean? turn right b. stop c. oh, gosh d. go forward a. 9. What musher won the Iditarod by one second? Dick Mackey b. Rick Swenson Lynda Plettner d. none of the above a. c. 10. What is the prize given to the last musher to finish the race? a. fur mittens b. red lantern ptarmigan feathers d. a handshake c. To contact Debi NagyAnderson: [email protected] file:///F|/myweb3/page_11.htm [11/18/2004 8:37:27 AM] Iditarod Activities Page 2 Iditarod Activities As part of your Iditarod folder, you will have an Iditarod project and a response paper for Puppies, Dogs, & Blue Northers. Choose one of the following activities for your Iditarod project, (checklist item #14) and include it in your folder. Follow all writing guidelines established by your teacher. Remember the Six Traits of Writing as you compose. 1. Pretend that you are going to be a musher in the next Iditarod. Write a one page biography about yourself that will appear on the Iditarod website. Include graphics as well as a list of your sponsors. 2. Write a song about the Iditarod, OR write and sing your version of "Mushing Through the Snow." You can make an audio tape or CD of your new hit! 3. Pretend that you are a sports reporter for a local newspaper. Write a feature article about the upcoming start of the race. Be sure to explain the race thoroughly for readers who do not know about it. Don't forget the "5W's and H" of journalistic reporting. 4. Imagine that you are a dog in a musher's kennel and you do not get chosen to run in the Iditarod. Write a story telling your musher how you feel, and include a letter to your musher. 5. Vets examine the dogs at checkpoints to be sure that they are in good physical condition during the race. Make a list of the things that you would look for if you were a vet and tell why you would look for these things. Why are each of these things important? 6. Make a weather graph. Record the temperature for Albuquerque and for Nome over the next several weeks. Answer the questions on the weather graph handout and make a line graph contrasting the temperatures of these two locations. Then in a short essay discuss how geographical features and latitude influence the weather. 7. Make a dog sled using wood strips (or Popsicle sticks) and other appropriate materials. It should look authentic. Include a paragraph on the process you used to create your dog sled. 8. Create two five-panel comic strips about an imaginary lead dog. Use cartoon "bubbles" to show what the characters are saying and thinking. 9. Write a paper describing the phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis and tell why it occurs. OR write a report on a topic relating to mushing, Alaska, animals of Alaska, or glaciers. Clear your topic with the teacher before you begin. 10. Make "doggie biscuits" using the recipes available from your teacher. After making the treats, write a paragraph telling how long it took and your dog's reactions to your baking creation. To contact Debi Nagy-Anderson: [email protected] file:///F|/myweb3/page_2.htm [11/18/2004 8:38:05 AM]