Dog Sledding and the Iditarod

Dog Sledding and the Iditarod

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

CNN meteorologist Derek Van Daan visits Steamboat Springs to explore dog sledding at Grizzle Tea Dog and Sled Works. He meets a seasoned musher who shares his Iditarod experience. Derek introduces Crosby, the team leader dog, and highlights the dogs' enthusiasm for sledding, comparing it to a lab's love for a ball. The video concludes with a reflection on the exciting experience.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Derek Van Daan reporting from in the video?

Anchorage, Alaska

Steamboat Springs

New York City

Seattle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Iditarod?

A mountain range

A type of sled

A type of dog breed

A famous dog sled race in Alaska

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the legend last participate in the Iditarod?

2013

2010

2011

2012

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the team leader dog introduced in the video?

Crosby

Charlie

Max

Buddy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity do the dogs enjoy the most?

Playing fetch

Pulling a sled

Running in the park

Swimming

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator compare the dogs' excitement to another animal?

A cat with a toy

A bird with a worm

A horse with a carrot

A lab with a ball

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the video?

The excitement and joy of dog sledding

The challenges of the Iditarod

Training dogs for sledding

The history of dog sledding