Outdoor Education




Course  Objectives

o       Increase the participant's sense of personal confidence.
o       Demonstrate basic knowledge in map and compass skills.
o       Develop planning and organizational skills.
o       Develop an increased joy in physical activity.
o       Develop an increased familiarity and identification with the environment.
o       Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills through group/individual activities




Performance Indicators

o       Apply map and compass skills in practical learning activities.
o       Actively participate in a variety of camp craft skills.
o       Actively participate in the physical activity of orienteering and outdoor education.
o       Use the internet to research and plan a camping/backpacking trip.
o       Demonstrate awareness and appreciation for our natural physical environment.




Standards Alignment

o       Standard 5- Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior and in physical activity settings.
o       Standard 6- Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people and physical activity                 settings.
o       Standard 7- Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge,                               self-expression and social interaction.




Technology Standards Alignment

2.      Make informed choices among technology systems, resources and services.
7.      Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research,                        publication, communication, and productivity.
8.      Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving and decision making in          content learning.
9.      Collaborate with peers, experts and others to contribute to a content related knowledge base by us                        technology to compile, synthesize, produce and disseminate information.




Student Assessment

o       Pre-test
o       Student Checklist.
o       Quizzes
o       Field work
o       Final project




Student Activities

o       Map making and interpretation.
o       Reading topographical maps.
o       Building Shelters
o       Firebuilding and safety
o       Basic meteorology
o       Hiking
o       Review equipment




Mission and Student Expectations Alignment





Applied Learning Alignment






ELA Grade Span Expectations
Mathematics Grade Span Expectations



Common Core of Learning