Outdoor Education: Coast (Elective)

“The world is God’s epistle to mankind – His thoughts are flashing upon us from every direction.” Plato

OVERVIEW

Students experience first-hand God’s creation by hiking and camping out overnight. They learn about the skills involved in cooking in the bush and how to pack a backpack and put up a tent. Students also participate in outdoor experiences such as, surfing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking. Students study a prominent Australian Adventurer in pairs and present their research to the class in the form of an oral presentation. Students learn about the basics of Geocaching as well as working in a team environment to apply what they learn.

SUBJECT LENGTH

• 5 periods per cycle for Semester 1

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Hiking, trangia and tent preparation
• Geocaching
• Australian Adventurers

PREREQUISITES

• Levy Cost

 ASSESSMENT

• Adoption of camp craft practices while on overnight camp 25%
• Participation during outdoor experiences 25%
• Presentation of research on an Australian Adventurer 20%
• Geocaching project 20%
• Attitude and Effort 10%

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” Psalm 19:1