Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Sled dogs with Santa

As December approaches, with all the associated festivities, there is one subject that is always a bit touchy around the kennel... Reindeer! “Reindeer,” you say. “What about reindeer? We love' em!”

Well sure you do! Everybody does, after all they are Santa's favorite. But do you know why? Do you know the ancient story of how sled dogs and reindeer once vied for Santa's attention? Have you ever heard of the great mythological debate they waged against one another? Each championing their respective abilities for the honor of pulling Santa's sleigh?Not to many people have! But every sled dog has. And it burns deep in their hearts!

http://www.kigluaitadventures.com/santadog

Cost: $100
Date: Dec. 10th, 2009
Time:

  • Session 1 Grades k-3: 7:00-8:00 Alaska Time (8:00-9:00 Pacific)(9:00-10:00 Mtn)(10:00-11:00Central)(11:00-12:00 Eastern)
  • Session 2 Grades 3-5: 8:15-9:15 Alaska Time (9:15-10:15 Pacific)(10:15-11:15 Mtn)(11:15-12:15 Central)(12:15-1:15 Eastern)
  • Session 3 Grades 3-5: 9:30-10:30 Alaska Time (10:30-11:30 Pacific)(11:30-12:30 Mtn)(12:30-1:30 Central)(1:30-2:30 Eastern)
  • Session 4: Grades 6-12:10:45-11:45 Alaska Time (11:45-12:45 Pacific)(12:45-1:45 Mtn)(1:45-2:45 Central)(2:45-3:45 Eastern)


Standards:

Math: Algebra Pk-12 : Understand patterns, relations and functions.

Science:

  • NSk-4.2Physical Science :Prosition and motion of objects
  • NS.5-8.2 Physical Science: Motions and Forces
  • NS.9--12.2 Physical Science: Motions and Forces

Schedule:

  • 10 min: Introductions, meet Reindeer and Sled Dogs
  • 10 min Which should pull the sled, Reindeer or Sled Dogs?
  • 20-30 Min: Examine and Collect data for dog pulling weighted Sleds
  • 10 min: Debate and Vote: Should it have been Reindeer or Sled Dogs?
  • 5-10 min: Q and A

Resources:

  • Vote Here
  • Access Discussion boards and additional activities