Essential safety protocols, map reading, and compass navigation for wilderness environments. Strengthens group dynamics and problem-solving through structured outdoor team-building challenges.
A printable exit ticket for Grade 10 health students to reflect on the mental health benefits of nature interaction and identify its use as a stress management tool.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Wild Mindfulness lesson, including MA framework alignment, lesson pacing, questioning prompts, and assessment rubrics.
A printable 2-page nature journaling field guide for Grade 10 students, featuring sensory grounding exercises, specimen sketching, and emotional reflection to support MA mental wellness standards.
A visually engaging presentation introducing Grade 10 students to the mental health benefits of nature journaling and the practice of forest bathing, aligned with Massachusetts health standards.
Facilitator guide for Wilderness Wise. Includes a timed 120-minute agenda, pacing flow for 24 slides, a scenario reference key, and a specific "Lesson Summary" for the activity slip as requested.
Final 24-slide presentation. Includes 3 video sessions (Encounter, Feeding, Bears) with discussion prompts, plus 6 interactive scenarios each followed by a dedicated answer slide. Optimized for a 120-minute training block.
A comprehensive assessment rubric for evaluating student performance in the final orienteering mission.
A comprehensive teacher guide for Lesson 5, including course setup, mission logic, and an assessment rubric.
Teacher resource for Lesson 4 providing a rubric for the trip plan activity and a quick-reference guide for Naismith's Rule calculations.
A mission-themed student assessment sheet for the final orienteering course, including a route log and code-breaking section.
A facilitation guide for teachers covering pacing, common misconceptions, and a rubric for the final expedition pitch session.
Teacher resource for Lesson 5 containing LNT scenario discussion prompts and the answer key for the Backpack Audit Worksheet.
A comprehensive mission packet for the schoolyard orienteering challenge, including a data log for bearings, distances, and secret codes.
Introductory slides for the culminating Lesson 5 orienteering mission, covering the scenario, objectives, and safety rules.
Student worksheet for auditing a backpack load-out based on the Ten Essentials and reflecting on Leave No Trace principles.
A comprehensive expedition planning template including route cards, gear matrices, and safety protocols for a 2-day wilderness project.
A slide deck introducing students to the rules, safety, and objectives of the final schoolyard orienteering challenge.
A teacher prep guide for setting up the 100m pace calibration courses on varying terrain.
Visual presentation for Lesson 5 covering the Ten Essentials survival systems and the principles of Leave No Trace.
Teacher guide for the final performance debrief. Features facilitation tips for After-Action Reviews, data visualization techniques, and a philosophy for holistic assessment.
A peer and teacher evaluation tool to assess the facilitation performance of student designers during their cooperative challenge presentations.
A comprehensive design document for students to plan their own cooperative challenge, including rules, safety, equipment, and facilitation scripts.
A presentation deck for the final project, guiding students through the design thinking process of creating and facilitating their own cooperative games.
An analytical reflection tool for students to plot their team's performance across various attributes during the 'Chaos Relay' and log their strategic pivots.
A presentation for the 'Chaos Relay' challenge, featuring the rules for mid-game constraint shifts and strategies for team resilience under pressure.
A planning document where teams must audit their physical resources, sketch their movement plan, and define phase protocols before attempting the 'Over the Top' challenge.
A presentation for the 'Over the Top' challenge, focusing on the physics of lifting large objects and the importance of the planning phase in resource allocation.
An assessment tool for teachers or peers to evaluate leadership rotation and team efficiency during the River Crossing challenge.
A presentation for the 'River Crossing' challenge, focusing on situational leadership and the mechanics of rotating team roles under pressure.
A student reflection and protocol design worksheet for the first lesson, helping them document their non-verbal codes and analyze team performance.
A presentation deck for the first lesson on non-verbal communication protocols, featuring activity instructions, definitions, and discussion prompts.
A set of six printable challenge cards for team-building activities, featuring a cohesive sports-strategy aesthetic with specific collaboration prompts.
A comprehensive facilitator guide for a 30-minute team building session, including objectives, materials, and a structured instructional sequence with a sports-playbook aesthetic.
A visual overview of the final expedition planning project, detailing the mission, required components, and the peer review process.
A post-challenge reflection log for students. Facilitates performance analysis, relocation strategy review, and reflection on group communication and decision-making.
Reflection slides for the mission debrief. Covers route comparison (optimal vs. actual), After-Action Review (AAR) principles, and real-world applications of navigation skills.
A crisis action plan worksheet for students to respond to simulated wilderness emergencies using the STOP rule, signaling strategies, and gear prioritization.
A field practice log for establishing personal pace counts over 100 meters on varying terrain types.
A comprehensive teacher guide for Lesson 4, including course setup instructions and distance estimation activity management.
Student activity sheet for planning a hiking route, calculating estimated travel time using Naismith's Rule, and assessing logistical hazards.
Lesson 4 slides covering why pace counting is used, the definition of a pace, and factors that affect distance estimation.
