Denali National Park
From the site:
The Iditarod celebrates the mushing history of Alaska. The Denali sled dogs are the only sled dogs in the United States that help protect a national park and the wildlife, scenery, and wilderness therein, and it has been this way nearly as long as there has been a park here. They have a cultural significance, representing both the Native Alaskan and the pioneer experience in the far north; and have a role in the history of Alaska's first national park.
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,320' Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam unfenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.
Denali National Park and Preserve hosts the US government's only dog-sled team. It can be hard to get here, but you can bring Denali into your classroom instead!
The education staff at Denali can visit your classroom for free via the internet if your school has the ability to use Skype. Using a videoconferencing connection, the staff will spend an hour teaching your class about Denali's amazing natural resources using interactive lessons and activities.
From the site:
The Iditarod celebrates the mushing history of Alaska. The Denali sled dogs are the only sled dogs in the United States that help protect a national park and the wildlife, scenery, and wilderness therein, and it has been this way nearly as long as there has been a park here. They have a cultural significance, representing both the Native Alaskan and the pioneer experience in the far north; and have a role in the history of Alaska's first national park.
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,320' Mount McKinley. Wild animals large and small roam unfenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility and wilderness await.
Denali National Park and Preserve hosts the US government's only dog-sled team. It can be hard to get here, but you can bring Denali into your classroom instead!
The education staff at Denali can visit your classroom for free via the internet if your school has the ability to use Skype. Using a videoconferencing connection, the staff will spend an hour teaching your class about Denali's amazing natural resources using interactive lessons and activities.
Click the PDF below for the Denali Teacher's Guide:
denali-sled-dogs-teacher-guide-2.pdf | |
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Click the PDF below for the student reading page:
denali-sled-dogs-student-reading.pdf | |
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Click the PDF below for the post-activity worksheet:
denali-sled-dogs-post-activity.pdf | |
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Show the post video activity "Cabin Life" after the Denali skype visit, or to take glimpse at cabin life of a Denali Park Ranger!
http://www.nps.gov/dena/forteachers/learning/multimedia-resources.htm
http://www.nps.gov/dena/forteachers/learning/multimedia-resources.htm
Click the link and scroll down and watch the video " Winter Patrol for the pre-video activity for a Denali Skype:
http://www.nps.gov/dena/forteachers/learning/multimedia-resources.htm
http://www.nps.gov/dena/forteachers/learning/multimedia-resources.htm
Become a Denali Park Ranger! Click the link below to find information about how to earn your ranger badge!
http://www.nps.gov/dena/forkids/beajuniorranger.htm
See the lesson from the Iditarod Teacher on the Trail below. Click the link below in to your browser:
http://itcteacheronthetrail.com/2013/12/11/sled-dogs-of-denali/
http://www.nps.gov/dena/forkids/beajuniorranger.htm
See the lesson from the Iditarod Teacher on the Trail below. Click the link below in to your browser:
http://itcteacheronthetrail.com/2013/12/11/sled-dogs-of-denali/
Have a Denali Park Ranger Skype with your class! Go on the site, or open the form below and email it in!
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