This event took a lot of preparation and training. They used their map skills and geography to navigate the course. They learned the hazards and strategies of the Arctic race and had to decide what equipment to bring without overloading the sled. In PE, they learned the dog sled commands and how to work together as a team to pull the sled. And in music, they have been learning Iditarod folk songs to keep their spirits up on the grueling 1,049 mile race.
They're off!
Emily's teacher, Mr. Rolls is all decked out for St. Patrick's day.
10 kids are the dogs, pulling, and one kid is the musher (driver) standing on the sled.
crossing the finish line.
2 comments:
Sounds like they are getting some very enriching activities there! Awesome!
That is so incredible! I read your post to Dave and both of us want to do something like that at our school. Honestly, the integration for the unit you described makes us both want to apply to Emily's school! I would love to work in a school that had all those disciplines working together so well! Awesome. I'm telling my principal about it :)
(PS. I know that my enthusiasm is bordering on dorky, but I can't help but get excited when I see the amazing things other schools are doing. It gets me all jazzed. :) )
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