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Outdoor and Environment

OVERVIEW

Outdoor and Environment provides a powerful lens in which to understand and interact with natural and human environments. The environmental change and management aspect of the course investigates natural and human factors that influence environmental changes, case studies of environmental changes in Australia and abroad, consequences of these changes and strategies for management of natural and urban environments. Throughout this program we highlight the importance of living active, healthy lifestyles. During the Tasmania trip some students will have the opportunity to test their endurance and fitness by participating in an overnight hike. Further to this all students will participate in a 3-day hiking trip through the Great Dividing Trail near Castlemaine. For this activity students will map out intended routes, plan meals and learn to use the appropriate equipment necessary as well as safety precautions required for a successful trip. There will be a day where students can choose an outdoor activity. Students can choose from snorkelling, rafting, mountain bike riding or a bushwalk. Our intention is also to provide a day of cross-country skiing. Our purpose through all these activities and investigation, is to see students grow closer to God through how they interact and engage with the outdoor environment.

SUBJECT LENGTH

  • 5 periods per cycle (Whole Year)

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Basic camp craft skills
  • Care of the environment when bushwalking
  • Proper use of hiking equipment
  • Diversity and change in natural and human environments
  • Environmental management

PREREQUISITES

  • Levy Cost

ASSESSMENT

  • Tassie Fact Sheet (20%)
  • Hiking Gear Assignment (20%)
  • Alpine Assignment (20%)
  • Diversity and Change Quiz (20%)
  • Regional Victoria Quiz (20%)

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” Romans 1:20