1. The right to hunt and trap animals is an issue which has been hotly debated. Research both sides of this issue and then select one side to support in a report or a debate.

2. In Woodsong, Paulsen stresses that people can learn from animals. Using books such as How Smart Are Animals?

3. Research the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race. Map its routes, discuss its history, and report on recent races.

4. Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O'Dell is the story of an Eskimo girl running the Iditarod. Read that book and compare it to Woodsong.

5. Paulsen has written many novels about animals and about learning from nature. After reading one or several of these, use examples from them to identify and...