After
we watched the real Iditarod and learned about the dogs, gear, route, and
preparations, we had our own "Cove Arctic Day". This was a day the students
had to plan themselves, just like the mushers have to prepare for the real
Iditarod. First, the children had to develop a route for the race.
This route had to include six well placed checkpoints. Then, they
had to plan who would be the musher between each checkpoint. Each
student could only be the musher once. Next, they had to decide where their
team wanted to take the mandatory layover and who would bring the food
and drink to drop at that checkpoint. They needed to plan their team's
sled and who would bring the equipment they decided they would need.
And finally, they had to bring enough food for their team and the adult
volunteers to add to the hot dogs our school cafeteria donated for our
cookout after the race. What a lot of work and careful planning!!!
The
class wants to thank all the parent volunteers who made this day possible.
It takes about twenty volunteers to man the activities and checkpoints.
Without these people, we couldn't have our Arctic Day!
We
have taken some pictures of our Arctic Day. Click on Sonny to see
us in action!!!
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