Iditarod Web Hunt

 

1.    How many mushers are entered in the 2008 Alaskan Iditarod?

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2.    What makes a good sled dog _________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

3.    What makes a good lead dog?  ______________________________

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4.    How are dogs protected from the freezing temperatures?

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5.    How are the dogs rewarded after the race?

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6.    In which city does the 2008 Alaskan Iditarod (even numbered year) start? 

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7.    Where does the race end? ___________________________________

 

 

8.    What is the essential equipment needed for dogsledding?

Read directions

Scroll down and enter Dogsledding 101

Read directions, click on Start

(click on the sled bags)

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9.    What commands do mushers use with their dogs?

(click on the man’s pants)

 

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10.What types of sleds are there? 

      (click on the sled)

 

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Which type of sled is best for dog sled racing? ____________________

 

 

11.What are the popular breeds of sled dogs?

         (click on the dog -  back right)

 

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    12. What breeds of dogs were the original sled dogs?

      (click on the dog - back left)

 

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13. What type of weather do the dogs prefer?

(click on the dog – front)

 

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* Now you are ready to find out about your musher……

 

Musher’s name ___________________________

 

 

Click here to begin:

 

1.Under the heading 2008 Iditarod Coverage, click on 2008 Mushers

 

2. Scroll down and find your musher’s name and click on it.

 

2. Ask permission to print his/her picture.

 

3. If there is an additional website listed for more information, check with the teacher to see if you can click there to print some more pictures.