I Did a What

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I Did a What? A WebQuest for the Iditarod
Designed by Lisa Beverbeverl_at_msddwc.k12.in.us
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Introduction
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MUSH! Your winter coat has grown thick, the snow
crunches underfoot, youve been strengthened
after months of training. The Iditarod will begin
soon and your team must be ready! As the veteran
dogs on the team, your challenge is training the
rookie dog for the race. You already know the
ropes but there is much to teach this new friend
you better get started!
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The Task
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The rookie has come to YOU with 10 questions
about the Iditarod. Research these questions and
fill out the questionnaire handout. Choose 2
projects to complete and share with the class.
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The Process
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• Find answers to the questions your inquisitive
  rookie has asked your team.
• Research these questions and fill out the
  questionnaire.
• Your group may choose 2 of the following
  projects.
• Click the for project tips!
• Map the route and distance the teams will travel
  each day
• Graph the distance traveled daily
• Create an AD to entice other dogs to move to
  Alaska
• Create a Daily Journal of an Iditarod Sled Dog.
• Create a Power Point Presentation of the rules
  and history of the race
• Make a DOG radio broadcast covering the Iditarod

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Evaluation
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Points will be awarded for each project. Will
you perform as a lead dog or further down the
pecking order? Rubrics are included for each
project. Is the Map clear and accurately labeled?
Is the Graph clear and accurately labeled? Is
the Advertisement Poster persuasive and
neat? Does the Journal contain accurate
information? Is the Power Point Presentation
visually appealing and informative? Is the
Dogcast creative and informative?
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Conclusion
Thanks to you, the rookie is armed and ready to
join the team!
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What did you learn about Alaska and
Iditarod? Would you want to live in Alaska?
Would you like to join the race?
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Standards
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Written 5th grade Grade 5 English/Language
Arts Structural Features of Informational and
Technical Materials 5.2.1 Use the features of
informational texts, such as formats, graphics,
diagrams, illustrations, charts, maps, and
organization, to find information and support
understanding. 5.2.2 Analyze text that is
organized in sequential or chronological
order. Comprehension and Analysis of
Grade-Level-Appropriate Text 5.2.3 Recognize
main ideas presented in texts, identifying and
assessing evidence that supports those
ideas. 5.2.4 Draw inferences, conclusions, or
generalizations about text and support them with
textual evidence and prior knowledge. Expository
(Informational) Critique 5.2.5 Distinguish among
facts, supported inferences, and opinions in
text. WRITING Process Organization and
Focus 5.4.1 Discuss ideas for writing, keep a
list or notebook of ideas, and use graphic
organizers to plan writing. 5.4.2 Write stories
with multiple paragraphs that develop a situation
or plot, describe the setting, and include an
ending. 5.4.3 Write informational pieces with
multiple paragraphs Continued on the next
page..
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Standards
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Written for grades 2 and 5 Grade
5 English/Language Arts WRITING Process
Evaluation and Revision 5.4.8 Review, evaluate,
and revise writing for meaning and clarity. 5.4.9
Proofread ones own writing, as well as that of
others, using an editing checklist or set of
rules, with specific examples of corrections of
specific errors. 5.4.10 Edit and revise writing
to improve meaning and focus through adding,
deleting, combining, clarifying, and rearranging
words and sentences. 5.5.2 Write responses to
literature 5.5.3 Write research reports about
important ideas, issues, or events 5.5.4 Write
persuasive letters 5.7.9 Deliver narrative
Geography 5.3.2 Name and locate states, major
cities, major regions, major rivers, and mountain
ranges in the United States. Continued on the
next page..
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Standards
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Written for 5th Grade Grade 5 Geography
5.3.2 Name and locate states, major cities,
major regions, major rivers, and mountain ranges
in the United States. 5.3.11 Give examples of how
specific physical features influenced historical
events and movements. Mathematics 5.6.1 Explain
which types of displays are appropriate for
various sets of data.
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Resources
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Books to Read Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner
Kianas Iditarod by Shelley Gill
http//www.shelleygill.com/
Great Sites The Official Iditarod website
Cabela's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Coverage Anchorage Daily News Dogsled.com Iditarod
Facts Mrs. Morgan's Great Iditarod
Adventure UltimateIditarod.com To make your own
map click here http//www.nationalgeographic.com
/xpeditions/atlas/
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Teacher Notes
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This Web Quest was aligned with 5th grade
standards but may be adapted for other grades.
Rubrics are included for each
project. Credits http//www.iditarod.com/map-1.h
tml http//www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/a
tlas/ http//www.pinetreeline.org/sunac/detail/sun
ac-1c.html http//www.alaskatravel.com/denali-park
/dog-sled-tour-a.html http//www.dogsledding.is/Fo
to/Sunset.jpg http//www.grandtarghee.com/winter/a
ctivities/images/dogsled2.jpg http//www.yma.yk.ca
/images/photos/dogsled.jpg www.torreypine.org/
tpkids.htm
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Rookie Questions

• What are the High and Low temperatures in Alaska
  during the Iditarod?
• How long is the race?
• List at least 5 animals native to Alaska.
• List at least 5 new words and write the meaning.
• When did the race begin?
• Who started the race?
• What are the rules of the race?
• When does the race begin and when does it end?
• How are the dogs grained?
• What do the mushers wear during the race?

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Rubrics

• Map Rubric
• Graph Rubric
• Poster Rubric
• Journal Rubric
• PowerPoint Rubric
• Dogcast Rubric

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The Route
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The Process - Map Tips
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Map the route and distance the teams will travel
each day

• To make your own map click here
  http//www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas
  /
• The map needs to be labeled correctly.
• Note checkpoints and towns.
• Include the legend and show the distance between
  points.
• Please make your map easy to read and neat!
• Look at the Map Rubric to see how your teacher
  will grade you!

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The Process Graph Tips
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Choose a musher and graph the distance traveled
daily.

• http//www.iditarod.com/race_updates_.html
• You may use Excel or create your own graph!
• Make sure your graph is labeled correctly.
• Please make your graph neat and easy to read!
• Look at the Graph Rubric to see how your teacher
  will grade you!

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The Process Poster Tips
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Create an AD to entice other dogs to move to
Alaska

• Make a poster using your choice of materials
• Ad pictures to make it visually appealing
• Please use your research and use accurate
  information.
• Please make it neat and easy to read!
• Look at the Poster Rubric to see how your teacher
  will grade you!

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The Process Journal Tips
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Create a Daily Journal of an Iditarod Sled Dog.

• Pretend you are a sled dog entered in the
  Iditarod.
• Write a daily journal of your adventure.
• Include the setting, (where and when)
• How are you feeling?
• Use your research and use accurate information.
• Please make it neat and easy to read.
• Look at the Journal Rubric to see how your
  teacher will grade you!

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The Process PowerPoint Tips
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Create a Power Point Presentation

• Create a Power Point Presentation
• Include the rules and history of the Iditarod
• Look at the Power Point Rubric to see how your
  teacher will grade you!

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The Process Dogcast Tips
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Make a DOG radio broadcast covering the Iditarod

• You are covering the Iditarod from a dogs point
  of view
• Include the setting. (Where and when)
• Use your research and use accurate information
• Speak clearly
• Be creative!
• Look at the Dogcast Rubric to see how your
  teacher will grade you!

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Map Rubric
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Graph Rubric
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Poster Rubric
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Journal Rubric
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Power Point Rubric
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Dogcast Rubric
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