Navigation techniques using maps, compasses, and GPS technology alongside wilderness safety protocols. Builds spatial awareness and physical endurance through trail planning and waypoint identification.
A comprehensive middle school PE curriculum for mixed 6th and 7th grade classes, focusing on developing sustainable physical health habits through varied movement, teamwork, and personal goal-setting. This year-long program balances traditional sports with modern wellness practices to ensure every student finds their path to lifelong fitness.
A comprehensive 4th Grade outdoor education unit focused on the preparation, safety, and environmental stewardship required for hiking. Students learn about essential gear, trail navigation, Leave No Trace ethics, weather hazards, and collaborative trip planning.
This 5-lesson unit introduces 3rd-grade students to the essentials of outdoor safety. Students will learn how to pack effectively, identify environmental hazards, read basic trail maps, dress for varying weather conditions, and follow emergency protocols if lost in the wilderness.
A comprehensive 3rd Grade orienteering unit that takes students from basic spatial awareness to navigating a schoolyard course using maps, symbols, and pacing techniques.
A 5-lesson unit for 3rd graders on navigating using cardinal directions and compasses, progressing from basic orientation to following complex bearings in a scavenger hunt.
An advanced sequence for undergraduate students focused on the integration of digital mapping, GPS technology, and psychological risk management in wilderness expedition leadership. Students transition from desktop planning to field leadership, mastering technical tools and human-factor analysis.
An immersive exploration of eight unique physical activities, sports, and outdoor navigation disciplines. This unit blends historical context, structural rules, visual field geometry, and comprehension worksheets to build athletic literacy and spatial awareness in eighth-grade students.
A comprehensive lesson covering the fundamentals of orienteering, map reading, compass work, and route-planning strategies. Students learn to interpret contour lines, navigate with a compass, manage magnetic declination, and utilize tactical route planning.
A 7-week walking program for youth ages 8-13, blending physical fitness, park history, ecosystem exploration, and team building across Boston's famous parks.
An informational unit and corresponding worksheet on lifetime sports, focusing on outdoor and aquatic activities: swimming, cycling, hiking, and kayaking. Students learn physiological benefits, safety, technique, and planning.
A 2-hour middle school lesson that combines physical fitness with environmental connection through a guided nature hike and reflective activities. Students explore the physical and mental health benefits of exercising outdoors while developing planning and observation skills.
