Sponsored By:

Program
Materials:
From Alaska
Homepage

Mushing In
Alaska Program

Audio Reports
From The Trail

Video Library

Articles and
Written Resources

Lesson Plans/ Online Activities

Exploring The
Denali Region Unit

External
Resources
Program
Information:

About
From Alaska

Information for
Educators

Contact Us

Site Map




Video: History Of Mushing In Alaska


Coming Soon

 Download (.mov)        iPod Version

Unit 2:
A Sport Is Born

 Alaska and mushing have changed dramatically in the past 120 years. Once an important form of transportation, mushing today is very different.

This unit explores how mushing has evolved since the discovery of gold in Alaska.

In This Unit:

Watch:
  • "History Of Mushing In Alaska"  Coming Soon
       Stream - Download (.mov) - iPod Version

    Articles:
  • Starting A Dog Sled Race
       Download PDF

    Read:
  • Types Of Mushing
       Download PDF

    Test:
  • Unit 2 Online Quiz

    Other Units:



    • A Team Finishing The Iditarod in Nome, AK - 2005



    Thanks to the Pike Legal Group, PLLC for supporting this program!


    Copyright © 2005-2006, From Alaska Educational Program, All Rights Reserved.
    1