Navigation techniques using maps, compasses, and GPS technology alongside wilderness safety protocols. Builds spatial awareness and physical endurance through trail planning and waypoint identification.
This unit focuses on individual sports like badminton, tennis, and track and field. Students develop personal mastery, perseverance, and an understanding of how individual pursuits contribute to lifelong activity.
A foundational unit focused on assessing current fitness levels, understanding health components, and setting personalized goals for the year. Students learn the 'why' behind lifelong fitness through hands-on testing and data collection.
Students explore team-based sports with a focus on communication, strategy, and social-emotional health. Activities include basketball, soccer, and ultimate frisbee, emphasizing participation over elite performance.
A focus on the S.T.O.P. rule and 'Hug a Tree' protocol, teaching students how to signal for help and stay calm if separated from their group.
Students explore the importance of layering and fabric choice (avoiding cotton) to maintain body temperature in different environments.
An introduction to map symbols, legends, and basic navigation using a compass rose to build spatial awareness.
Learners identify outdoor risks like poisonous plants and weather changes, developing a 'Stop and Observe' routine to stay safe.
Students learn to identify the 'Ten Essentials' for a day hike, distinguishing between survival needs and luxury wants while practicing efficient packing.
A culminating navigation challenge where students apply all learned skills to find waypoints and solve a schoolyard mystery.
A comprehensive one-page syllabus for middle school PE. Updated for the 2026-2027 school year with a cleaner, high-contrast professional blueprint layout that includes all core rules, grading policies, and safety standards.
A visually engaging one-page info sheet summarizing the middle school PE syllabus, including grading policies, dress code, safety rules, and course goals. Designed with the blueprint aesthetic for a professional and cohesive look.
A printable half-sheet handout featuring the four core PE rules for the 2026-2027 school year. Redesigned for a cleaner, more professional blueprint aesthetic.
A one-page student-facing skills mastery tracker for five core sports. Updated for the 2026-2027 school year with a cleaner, more professional blueprint layout that fits perfectly on a single page.
A personal performance log for students to track their times across five key running distances throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Polished for a cleaner, professional blueprint layout.
A teacher's discussion and facilitation guide for teaching invasion games to mixed-grade middle school classes. Updated for 2026-2027 with a clean, high-contrast professional layout.
A student reflection and data collection worksheet for establishing fitness baselines and setting SMART goals for the 2026-2027 school year. Polished for a cleaner, professional layout.
A comprehensive year-long curriculum calendar for middle school PE, detailing thematic phases and monthly focuses for mixed 6th and 7th-grade classes. Updated for the 2026-2027 school year with a cleaner, professional blueprint layout.
Teacher guide for Lesson 5, outlining the whistle vs. shout demonstration and the outdoor "Lost" simulation.
Student worksheet for Lesson 5, focusing on the STOP rule, emergency signaling, and emotional self-regulation when lost.
Slide deck for Lesson 5, covering the STOP rule, the Hug a Tree concept, and emergency signaling using the "Rule of Three."
Teacher guide for Lesson 4, including instructions for the "Wet Sock" experiment and the Layering Relay Race.
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.
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.
A comprehensive 4th-grade unit on map literacy, compass navigation, pacing, and wilderness safety, culminating in a schoolyard orienteering challenge.
A comprehensive 5-lesson sequence for 5th-grade students covering the essentials of map reading, compass use, distance estimation, and wilderness safety. Students progress from classroom-based map analysis to active outdoor navigation challenges.
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.
A physical and cognitive journey for 3rd graders to master the basics of navigation, pacing, and orienteering through active, outdoor-focused challenges. Students move from measuring their own stride to completing a full-scale schoolyard expedition.
A comprehensive 5th-grade unit on wilderness navigation, covering safety preparation, topographic map reading, and magnetic compass use, culminating in a practical orienteering challenge.
An advanced sequence for undergraduate students focusing on the synthesis of technical navigation tools, terrain analysis, and risk management in wilderness environments. Students progress from topographic interpretation to digital integration and a practical field orienteering assessment.
A comprehensive 9th-grade physical education unit focused on the technical and physical skills of wilderness navigation, from topographical map reading to practical orienteering.
