Academic Fine-Print for Grownups:Students in this class will make imaginary characters. They will interact as their characters to travel 674 miles as mushers in the Great Race of Mercy in 1925’s Alaska. They are tasked with delivering the diphtheria antitoxin from the train station in Nenana to Nome.
Students will be immersed in real-world history via a fictional, fantastical narrative. Optional homework about the early 20th century and life in rural Alaska will be assigned, and they can gain credit in the game for completing it. Students will gain insight into these topics, as well as teamwork, improvisation, and math skills.
For your Curriculum Records, we will cover:
History
Ethics
Intro to Academic Research
Dates and Location:
Section D: Ages 12+ will meet on Wednesdays from 2-4pm Eastern, and will run from Wednesday, November 19, 2025 through Wednesday, December 17, 2025. There will be no class on Wednesday, November 26. All 4 classes will be held over Zoom.
Requirements: Age 8+, or at the instructor's discretion. No prior knowledge or experience of Dungeons and Dragons is required, as instructions for creating a character will be sent ahead of time. Students will be given access to an online dice roller, so physical dice are not required.
Class Etiquette: I expect and require gentle, respectful language in my classes, and ask that all students come to class prepared to treat each other with kindness. These classes are a great opportunity for your kiddos to practice social/soft skills, with the underlying perspective that we’re all in this together.