Iditarod+Webquest

Step 1:

Use the link below to answer the questions on your sheet. The questions are not in order, so use your reading skills to find the answers to all of them!

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In what month is the Iditarod Dog Race held every year? In what city does the race end? How many miles does the race cover? What are the names of two of the most famous champions of the race? In what city does the race begin?Where are most mushers from? Name three common breeds of dog that are used to pull sleds during the race. How many dogs are used to pull each sled? In what year did the Iditarod begin? <span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">What is the person driving the sled called?

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">Step 2: Click the play button below to watch a video all about dog sledding! media type="file" key="Dog_Sled_Racing.wmv" width="210" height="210" align="center"

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">Step 3: <span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Click the link below to quiz yourself.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">Quiz Your Noodle - Iditarod

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">Step 4: <span style="display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">Click on the link below to learn more about the Iditarod. Use the links on the left side of the page to explore information on your own.

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