The information on this site serves as information about the 2007 Summer Conference for Educators, held in Alaska June 24 - 30. Read the segments in the menu from MAY AND JUNE to learn about the conference. Read the additional blog postings and comments to learn about the the experiences that have led each participant to ways of enriching their curriculum by using Iditarod as a theme in classroom instruction.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Looking for a way to build 'motivation' to attend the conference?

Looking for a way to get motivated about this adventure in Alaska? Here is an idea from Jane:

Hi,

If you get the History Channel, you might be interested in these two shows:

Thursday, June 14, 8 p.m. Big Alaska
Sunday, June 17, 10 p.m. Ice Road Truckers (Alaska)

Jane

Anyone else have a book they are reading or know of something to watch on TV to get yourself into the "I'm going to an Iditarod conference in Alaska" mood?
A week ago, I made the whole family watch the movie: IRON WILL.
Have you read WINTERDANCE by Gary Paulsen?
What is your FAVORTIE Iditarod/Alaska book?

3 comments:

Jane said...

"Race Across Alaska" by Libby Riddles
"Alone Across the Arctic" by Pam Flowers
"Adventures of the Iditarod Air Force" by Ted Mattson
"Shadows of the Koyukuk" by Sydney Huntington
"No End in Sight" by Rachel Scdoris
"Back of the Pack" by Don Bowers

Also, Sydney's brother has a book about their life and looking at the excerpts, it looks very well-written and easy to read.

Debbie said...

I'm really into kids picture books, and I have a huge bibliography of books I plan to give to our school librarian (after I see how many I find myself while there). I will bring it to share. I have created several projects around the book "Berry Magic" by Teri Sloat. I'm really interested in finding info on the native cultures of Alaska.

I made a connection with a vet from KC who volunteerd on the trail and he came to school to make a presentation of his video and experiences. He has recommented the book "The Cruelest Miles" which is about the original serum run. The bookstores here don't seem to carry it, so I guess I'll have to order it. Seems like the perfect airplane reading!

Jane said...

Debbie,

Is the vet you know Dr. Otte from State Line Animal Hospital? I met him in the lobby of the Millenium last spring and he said he'd share stories with my students. I'm wondering if it's him?