Big Ideas
Big Ideas
Participation in outdoor activities allows for the development of skills in a complex and dynamic environment.
Spending time outdoors allows us to develop an understanding of the natural environment and ourselves.
Participating safely in outdoor activities requires communication, teamwork, and collaboration.
Content
Learning Standards
Content
health benefits of outdoor activities
outdoor activity knowledge and skills
preparation for outdoor activities
- emergency plan
- route plan
- day plan
- equipment selection
- location choices
environmental conditions
adapting to changing weather, temperature, and other conditions
First Peoples traditional practices and ecological knowledge related to activities in the local environment
the role of environmental awareness and stewardship in outdoor recreation and conservation
strategies for adapting and responding to changing conditions and emergencies
first aid skills for responding to emergencies
communication in emergency situations
different modes of communication: could include whistle and arm signals, arm and paddle signals, radio, phone
management of group dynamics and conflict in an outdoor environment
Curricular Competency
Learning Standards
Curricular Competency
Outdoor activity skills and healthy living
Participate in a variety of outdoor activities
water-based, snow-based, land-based; in varied terrain and changing weather, temperature, and conditions
Develop and demonstrate a variety of skills for outdoor activities
could include:
- stand up paddle (SUP) surfing: foot position and stance
- cross-country skiing: position and weight transfer while stopping
- biking: stopping under control
Monitor exertion levels and energy levels during outdoor activities
Monitor environmental conditions during outdoor activities
Explain nutritional considerations
including food (e.g., food preparation, storage, and transportation; nutrition, foraging, cooking methods, leave-no-trace principles, hygiene) and water (e.g., treatment, sources, management)
and other requirements for preparation for and participation in outdoor activities
Explain how developing competence in outdoor activities can increase confidence and encourage lifelong participation
Understand their strengths and areas for growth
Social responsibility
Social responsibility
- Seven leave-no-trace principles:
- Plan ahead and prepare.
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
- Dispose of waste properly.
- Leave what you find.
- Minimize campfire impact.
- Respect wildlife.
- Be considerate of others.
Plan and implement ways to reduce potential impacts of outdoor activities on the local environment
Demonstrate awareness of cultural and place-based sensitivities
recognition and use of First Peoples territories; use of public land, private land, parks; land stewardship
regarding the use of outdoor locations
Collaboration, teamwork, and safety
Collaborate with others in a variety of outdoor activities
Use applicable communication skills when interacting with others
Demonstrate appropriate responses to emergency situations during outdoor activities
Demonstrate responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others
Assess and manage risks during different types of outdoor activities