The Great White North
Gold, cold, dogs, and sleds: nothing says Alaska and the Yukon territory of Canada like those four things. This reading set features passages on the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century, the iconic dog sled races of the area, and some special dogs.
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(6) Passages included in this Reading Set:
Mushing During the Klondike Gold Rush
Students will read a passage about the role of sled dogs in the late 19th century Klondike Gold Rush. Students will then answer...
The Rush
Chapter IV passage: During the Klondike Gold Rush in...
Racing Alaska’s Historic Iditarod Trail
Students will read a passage about the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. They will learn about the history of the trail and the bre...
Stickeen
In 1879, noted naturalist John Muir went to Alaska t...
The Great Race of Mercy
Students will read a passage about sled dogs and the 1925 Great Race of Mercy. Students will then answer questions about the ma...
The Toughest Sled Dog Race in the World
Students will read a passage about the Yukon Quest and the difficult nature of the race. Students will then answer questions ab...