Essential safety protocols, map reading, and compass navigation for wilderness environments. Strengthens group dynamics and problem-solving through structured outdoor team-building challenges.
A 1st-grade physical education sequence focusing on trust, safety, and peer support through low-risk outdoor adventure activities. Students progress from learning individual safety responsibilities to group-wide trust exercises and reflective appreciation.
This sequence introduces first-grade students to active listening and clear communication in physical activities. Students progress from non-verbal cues to partner-based verbal guiding, culminating in collaborative group problem-solving challenges that rely on effective communication.
This sequence immerses 3rd-grade students in physical problem-solving scenarios that require strategic planning and iterative testing. Students move from individual contributions to collective strategizing, learning that failure is a part of the solution process and exploring concepts like resource management and constraints.
A high-stakes cooperative game sequence for 12th graders focusing on leadership roles, resource management, and iterative strategy through complex physical challenges.
This sequence challenges 11th-grade students to deconstruct the mechanics of effective teamwork through increasingly complex physical problem-solving initiatives. Moving beyond basic participation, students analyze group behavior, experiment with different leadership styles, and refine communication protocols under pressure.
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 sequence for 3rd graders focusing on hiking safety, preparation, and environmental stewardship through the principles of Leave No Trace and the S.T.O.P. rule.
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.
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 3rd Grade orienteering unit that takes students from basic spatial awareness to navigating a schoolyard course using maps, symbols, and pacing techniques.
A comprehensive unit on wilderness navigation skills, focusing on topographic map interpretation, compass mechanics, triangulation, and route planning for safe outdoor exploration.
A comprehensive sequence for 8th-grade students on wilderness safety, route planning, and GPS navigation. Students transition from traditional trail analysis to modern geocaching techniques while focusing on risk management and environmental ethics.
This sequence transitions 7th-grade students from basic pacing and physical endurance to high-tech navigation using GPS and competitive orienteering. Students will learn the science of satellites, calibrate their own physical movement, participate in a campus-wide geocaching hunt, and eventually design and compete in their own timed orienteering courses.
A comprehensive 6th-grade sequence on hiking preparation, safety, and route planning. Students progress from survival basics and environmental ethics to advanced route calculations and emergency simulation.
An adventure-themed physical education sequence for 1st graders focused on group problem-solving. Students roleplay as explorers navigating environmental hazards like shrinking islands and lava rivers to build collaboration and strategic thinking skills.
A Kindergarten sequence focused on physical education and team building. Students engage in imaginative adventure scenarios to develop problem-solving, communication, and cooperation skills through group challenges.
This sequence focuses on developing essential communication skills for 3rd-grade students through physical team-building activities. Students progress from basic verbal instructions to complex non-verbal cues and group synchronization, culminating in a complex problem-solving challenge.
A series of progressively difficult physical challenges focused on developing communication, trust, and strategic problem-solving skills in 9th-grade students. The sequence moves from non-verbal coordination to complex, high-stakes group reliance.
A sequence focused on cooperative physical education for Kindergarten, moving from individual mirroring to complex group problem-solving. Students develop communication, trust, and shared spatial awareness through a series of increasingly difficult physical challenges.
A series of cooperative physical education lessons for Pre-K students focused on helping others, communicating, and solving problems together through narrative play.
A 10th-grade PE sequence focusing on high-level teamwork, leadership rotation, and strategic physical problem-solving through complex cooperative games.
