Essential safety protocols, map reading, and compass navigation for wilderness environments. Strengthens group dynamics and problem-solving through structured outdoor team-building challenges.
A Grade 10 health sequence exploring the intersection of environmental interaction and mental wellness through the lens of nature journaling and eco-therapy. Based on the Massachusetts Health Education Framework, students will analyze how nature impacts stress regulation and emotional well-being.
This sequence masters technical navigation using topographic maps, compasses, and dead reckoning. Students progress from basic spatial reasoning to strategic route planning and high-stakes orienteering, fostering wilderness independence.
A comprehensive 10th-grade outdoor education sequence focusing on advanced hiking logistics, GPS technology, wilderness ethics, and emergency decision-making. Students transition from basic trail walking to strategic expedition planning and risk management.
A comprehensive sequence for 10th-grade students to master traditional navigation skills, moving from topographic map interpretation to advanced compass techniques and culminating in a physical orienteering challenge.
This sequence explores modern navigation techniques, blending GPS technology with traditional orienteering strategies. Students develop physical endurance and mental acuity by managing waypoints, calculating pace, and navigating complex terrain under time pressure.
A comprehensive unit on wilderness navigation skills, focusing on topographic map interpretation, compass mechanics, triangulation, and route planning for safe outdoor exploration.
A comprehensive introduction to land navigation, teaching students how to read topographic maps, use a baseplate compass, and navigate using bearings and pacing. The unit culminates in a practical schoolyard orienteering challenge.
This sequence immerses students in the critical protocols necessary for safe wilderness exploration, moving beyond basic rules to complex decision-making scenarios. Students analyze hazards, weather patterns, emergency signaling, and gear maintenance to synthesize a comprehensive Risk Management Plan (RMP).
A 10th-grade PE sequence focusing on high-level teamwork, leadership rotation, and strategic physical problem-solving through complex cooperative games.
