Weekly outline

  • General

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    This year, you will:
    • build knowledge, skills & attitudes for success
    • plan, implement & review safe, challenging and enjoyable outdoor activities
    • learn to succeed in unfamiliar situations, both individually and in groups
    • co-operate, solve problems, communicate, lead, take responsibility
    • understand how we can sustain a healthy environment
    • learn to access local outdoor recreation opportunities

    Our course is guided by the NZ Curriculum .
    Level 5 Heath & PE relevant achievement objectives:
    A2 Participate in regular physical activity and describe how this contributes to a balanced lifestyle.
     A3 Investigate & practise safety procedures & strategies to manage risk situations.
    B1 Acquire & apply complex motor skills by using basic principles of motor learning.
    B2 Develop skills and responsible attitudes in challenging physical situations.
     B3 Investigate & experience how science, technology & environment knowledge influence participation
         eg weather, anatomy (hypothermia), geology, diseases (eg Kauri dieback).
    C3 Demonstrate interpersonal skills that help to make safe choices in a variety of settings.

    Level 5 Social Sciences relevant achievement objectives:
    Understand how people’s management of resources impacts on environmental and social sustainability.

    Summary of activities:
    Term 1: Team ABL problem solving, kayaking, First Aid, navigation (incl. orienteering)
    Term 2: Mountain biking, campcraft, overnight camping
    Term 3: Climbing, risk assessment, trip planning, weather, overnight tramping
    Term 4: Environmental sustainability, Extended expedition?

    Assessment:
    You'll be self and peer assessed, based on observations and learning journal reflections:
    - how much your skills progress over time
    - how much knowledge you gain & apply
    - your attitude & team spirit in challenging situations 

    Background readings on the outdoors 

    Interactive quizzes on the outdoors


  • W1 29 January - 4 February

    Summary Schedule Term 1



  • W2 5 February - 11 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING … interpersonal skills by… connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.
    • We are EXPLORING … white water kayaking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … mountain biking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … rock climbing by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … orienteering by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    Learning Intentions
    To learn to plan for a trip (weather, loading trailer, maps, team work & equipment.
    To learn to ride on a variety of surfaces (roots, sand, mud, ruts).
    To learn balance, body position, braking and steering to navigate intermediate tracks.
    To learn how to prepare for a bike session (safety gear, clothes, equipment, saddle height, vocabulary)

    Success Criteria
    Can ensure own safety and that of others when on on a bike trip.
    Can explain mountain biking terms, methods & equipment. 
    Can mountain bike confidently and competently on intermediate tracks.

    We'll discuss:
    Parts of a bike and maintenance checks before leaving.
    Individual and group gear required (water, snacks, phone, map)
    How trails are graded and the various local and national organisations involved in developing biking. 

    Assessment
    Your Mountain Biking will contribute towards Assessment 1 and will be self and teacher / instructor assessed.
    Self-assessment: part of the evidence for your grade will come from your reflections in your learning journal.
    Teacher / Instructor assessment: other evidence will come from observations and conversations during the sessions regarding your contribution, team work and skills development

    In your Learning Journal, you should reflect on how you develop the skills and knowledge outlined in the Unit Standards. Your aim is to show that you know:
    1. where you're at in your learning (what skills & knowledge do you have now)
    2. where you're going (what skills & knowledge you are working towards)
    3. how you'll get there (what next steps you'll take to learn these skills & knowledge) 


  • W3 12 February - 18 February

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    As a rough guide to our learning, we'll use the NCEA unit standards below. The content in these standards will help you when you complete you LEARNING JOURNAL, which will form part of your assessment.

    NCEA Unit Std 20137 L1 (1 credit) Mountain bike on easy to intermediate terrain
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20137
    NCEA Unit Std 457 L2 (2 credits) Mountain bike on intermediate to expert terrain 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=457 
    One to work on by yourself: 
    NCEA Unit Std 20138 L2 (3 credits) Select, set up and maintain a mountain or cycle touring bike 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20138

    Resources

    Videos


  • 19 February - 25 February

  • W5 26 February - 3 March

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    As a rough guide to our learning, we'll use the NCEA unit standards below. The content in these standards will help you when you complete you LEARNING JOURNAL, which will form part of your assessment.

    NCEA Unit Std 20137 L1 (1 credit) Mountain bike on easy to intermediate terrain
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20137
    NCEA Unit Std 457 L2 (2 credits) Mountain bike on intermediate to expert terrain 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=457 
    One to work on by yourself: 
    NCEA Unit Std 20138 L2 (3 credits) Select, set up and maintain a mountain or cycle touring bike 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20138

    Resources

    Videos


  • W6 4 March - 10 March

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    As a rough guide to our learning, we'll use the NCEA unit standards below. The content in these standards will help you when you complete you LEARNING JOURNAL, which will form part of your assessment.

    NCEA Unit Std 20137 L1 (1 credit) Mountain bike on easy to intermediate terrain
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20137
    NCEA Unit Std 457 L2 (2 credits) Mountain bike on intermediate to expert terrain 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=457 
    One to work on by yourself: 
    NCEA Unit Std 20138 L2 (3 credits) Select, set up and maintain a mountain or cycle touring bike 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20138

    Resources

    Videos


  • W7 11 March - 17 March

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    As a rough guide to our learning, we'll use the NCEA unit standards below. The content in these standards will help you when you complete you LEARNING JOURNAL, which will form part of your assessment.

    NCEA Unit Std 20137 L1 (1 credit) Mountain bike on easy to intermediate terrain
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20137
    NCEA Unit Std 457 L2 (2 credits) Mountain bike on intermediate to expert terrain 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=457 
    One to work on by yourself: 
    NCEA Unit Std 20138 L2 (3 credits) Select, set up and maintain a mountain or cycle touring bike 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20138

    Resources

    Videos


  • W8 18 March - 24 March

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    As a rough guide to our learning, we'll use the NCEA unit standards below. The content in these standards will help you when you complete you LEARNING JOURNAL, which will form part of your assessment.

    NCEA Unit Std 20137 L1 (1 credit) Mountain bike on easy to intermediate terrain
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20137
    NCEA Unit Std 457 L2 (2 credits) Mountain bike on intermediate to expert terrain 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=457 
    One to work on by yourself: 
    NCEA Unit Std 20138 L2 (3 credits) Select, set up and maintain a mountain or cycle touring bike 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20138

    Resources

    Videos


  • W9 25 March - 31 March

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING … interpersonal skills by… connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.
    • We are EXPLORING … white water kayaking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … orienteering by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    Learning Intentions
    To learn to read an orienteering map (scale, features, contours, orientation).
    To learn to navigate a prepared course (distances, direction, pace).
    To experience participating in an organised local orienteering event.

    Success Criteria
    Can orientate a map and use a compass.
    Can understand map features and navigate efficiently on varied terrain.

    We'll discuss:
    - Orientating maps with & without a compass)
    - Relating map symbols to terrain and vice versa
    - Orienteering symbols
    - Skills (eg thumbing the map to follow ground progress)
    - Tactics to complete a course individually and within the set time.


    Monday - Reflection and Journal (introduce journal)

    10 OED Journal Link - Share to students.

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/10gEwIX3OZ1_Tj_tUAjO3__xMXjRVEV07hSQ1mhtqxRk/edit

    ABL activities - Name Game, Silent Line, Bench Pass and Toxic Waste


    Wednesday - Kayaking at Wero

    10:30 - Changed in the car park. With lunch, water and required gear from checklist. Return to School 1pm

    Rain Plan - ABL activity - Getting to know each other.  Form class contract - 'for being a GREAT CLASS'

    Students to watch supporting Kayaking videos





  • W10 1 April - 7 April

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING … interpersonal skills by… connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.
    • We are EXPLORING … white water kayaking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … orienteering by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    Learning Intentions
    To learn to read an orienteering map (scale, features, contours, orientation).
    To learn to navigate a prepared course (distances, direction, pace).
    To experience participating in an organised local orienteering event.

    Success Criteria
    Can orientate a map and use a compass.
    Can understand map features and navigate efficiently on varied terrain.

    We'll discuss:
    - Orientating maps with & without a compass)
    - Relating map symbols to terrain and vice versa
    - Orienteering symbols
    - Skills (eg thumbing the map to follow ground progress)
    - Tactics to complete a course individually and within the set time.


    Monday - Reflection and Journal (introduce journal)

    10 OED Journal Link - Share to students.

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/10gEwIX3OZ1_Tj_tUAjO3__xMXjRVEV07hSQ1mhtqxRk/edit

    ABL activities - Name Game, Silent Line, Bench Pass and Toxic Waste


    Wednesday - Kayaking at Wero

    10:30 - Changed in the car park. With lunch, water and required gear from checklist. Return to School 1pm

    Rain Plan - ABL activity - Getting to know each other.  Form class contract - 'for being a GREAT CLASS'

    Students to watch supporting Kayaking videos





  • W11 8 April - 14 April

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING … interpersonal skills by… connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.
    • We are EXPLORING … white water kayaking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … orienteering by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    Learning Intentions
    To learn to read an orienteering map (scale, features, contours, orientation).
    To learn to navigate a prepared course (distances, direction, pace).
    To experience participating in an organised local orienteering event.

    Success Criteria
    Can orientate a map and use a compass.
    Can understand map features and navigate efficiently on varied terrain.

    We'll discuss:
    - Orientating maps with & without a compass)
    - Relating map symbols to terrain and vice versa
    - Orienteering symbols
    - Skills (eg thumbing the map to follow ground progress)
    - Tactics to complete a course individually and within the set time.


    Monday - Reflection and Journal (introduce journal)

    10 OED Journal Link - Share to students.

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/10gEwIX3OZ1_Tj_tUAjO3__xMXjRVEV07hSQ1mhtqxRk/edit

    ABL activities - Name Game, Silent Line, Bench Pass and Toxic Waste


    Wednesday - Kayaking at Wero

    10:30 - Changed in the car park. With lunch, water and required gear from checklist. Return to School 1pm

    Rain Plan - ABL activity - Getting to know each other.  Form class contract - 'for being a GREAT CLASS'

    Students to watch supporting Kayaking videos





  • 15 April - 21 April

  • Term 2 Overview 22 April - 28 April

    Term 2 Overview




  • T2 W1 29 April - 5 May

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    As a rough guide to our learning, we'll use the NCEA unit standards below. The content in these standards will help you when you complete you LEARNING JOURNAL, which will form part of your assessment.

    NCEA Unit Std 20137 L1 (1 credit) Mountain bike on easy to intermediate terrain
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20137
    NCEA Unit Std 457 L2 (2 credits) Mountain bike on intermediate to expert terrain 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=457 
    One to work on by yourself: 
    NCEA Unit Std 20138 L2 (3 credits) Select, set up and maintain a mountain or cycle touring bike 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20138

    Resources

    Videos


  • T2 W2 6 May - 12 May

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    As a rough guide to our learning, we'll use the NCEA unit standards below. The content in these standards will help you when you complete you LEARNING JOURNAL, which will form part of your assessment.

    NCEA Unit Std 20137 L1 (1 credit) Mountain bike on easy to intermediate terrain
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20137
    NCEA Unit Std 457 L2 (2 credits) Mountain bike on intermediate to expert terrain 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=457 
    One to work on by yourself: 
    NCEA Unit Std 20138 L2 (3 credits) Select, set up and maintain a mountain or cycle touring bike 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20138

    Resources

    Videos


  • T2 W3 13 May - 19 May

    This week

    Here are a few video clips to show the range of types of climbing: 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDlLCKnOB2M 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T06ksTRLBx4
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2OCiJ7zces
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2vJ6-eYfVg
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdMsY5st2J8
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBi22AKvsK0




  • T2 W4 20 May - 26 May

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on … movement skills and positive attitudes by… evaluating our experiences during white water kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing trips, orienteering.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    Learning Intentions
    To learn to read a weather map and forecast the weather
    To understand the causes of, and influences on, the weather (sun, hills, water, temperature, etc)
    To investigate an aspect of the weather using scientific methods.

    Success Criteria
    Can forecast weather from primary (observation) & secondary (maps) sources
    Understands the risks & impact that weather can have an outdoor experiences
    Can explain concepts that impact our weather in NZ (eg El Nino/La Nina)

    We'll discuss:
    Types of weather system (cyclone, hurricane, warm & cold fronts, high & low pressure systems)
    Impact on weather of sun, moon, topography, localised features eg lakes, city pollution
    Types of cloud (cumulus, nimbus, cirrus, stratus)
    Wind (direction, strength, causes, effects); precipitation (snow, rain, hail, fog)  

    Assessment
    Your work on weather will contribute towards Assessment 2 and will be self and teacher / instructor assessed.
    Self-assessment: part of the evidence for your grade will come from your reflections in your learning journal.
    Teacher / Instructor assessment: other evidence will come from observations and conversations during the sessions regarding your contribution, team work and skills development

    In your Learning Journal, you should reflect on how you develop the skills and knowledge outlined in the Unit Standards. Your aim is to show that you know:
    1. where you're at in your learning (what skills & knowledge do you have now)
    2. where you're going (what skills & knowledge you are working towards)
    3. how you'll get there (what next steps you'll take to learn these skills & knowledge) 

    Weather investigation
    In particular, you will take it in turns to predict the weather for the class and will perform a scientific experiment to explore an aspect of weather. These might be proving that air moves clockwise round a low pressure system, warm air holds more moisture than cold air, air temperature causes clouds to rain, air pressure changes as a cold or warm front passes, 'old wives tales' accurately predict weather patterns (eg cows lie down before rain, pine cones predict rain, red sky at night shepherds' delight, etc)
    Saturday 23 May 2020, mid-day            Satellite 10pm

    Sunday 24 May 2020, mid-day.              Satellite 4pm




    Monday 25 May 2020, 1am (forecast)





    Tuesday 26 May 2020, 1am (forecast)





  • T2 W5 27 May - 2 June

    Knots

    https://www.animatedknots.com/figure-8-follow-through-loop-knot 




    https://www.animatedknots.com/bowline-knot 













  • T2 W6 3 June - 9 June

    As a rough guide to our learning, we'll use the NCEA unit standards below. The content in these standards will help you when you complete you LEARNING JOURNAL, which will form part of your assessment.

    NCEA Unit Std 20152 L1 (1 credit) Experience and complete abseiling sessions 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20152
    NCEA Unit Std 20210 L1 (1 credit) Experience rock climbing
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20210
    NCEA Unit Std 444 L2 (1 credit) Demonstrate basic rock climbing movement 
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=444
    NCEA Unit Std 20157 L2 (3 credits) Demonstrate use of basic rope systems for top rope rock climbing & abseiling
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20157

    Resources

     Videos

    • Alex Honnold describes his solo free climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park 
    • Ibex teaching us climbing skills   


  • T2 W7 10 June - 16 June

    Learning Intentions
    To learn safety preparations - equipment (harness, carabiners, etc)
    To learn roles, responsibilities & communication of belayer & climber
    To learn to climb wasting least energy, strength and stamina.
    To learn the different methods & styles of recreational & sports climbing

    Success Criteria
    Can work with a climbing buddy to have an enjoyable & safe climb experience
    Can climb a range of basic to intermediate indoor climb routes
    Can explain the grading system of routes and the equipment used 

    We'll discuss:
    - Some rope-work / knots
    - Equipment (eg cams, chocks, belay devices)
    - Meaning of vocabulary used in the sport
    - Skills in climbing (especially to save forearms!)

  • T2 W8 17 June - 23 June

    Learning Intentions
    To learn safety preparations - equipment (harness, carabiners, etc)
    To learn roles, responsibilities & communication of belayer & climber
    To learn to climb wasting least energy, strength and stamina.
    To learn the different methods & styles of recreational & sports climbing

    Success Criteria
    Can work with a climbing buddy to have an enjoyable & safe climb experience
    Can climb a range of basic to intermediate indoor climb routes
    Can explain the grading system of routes and the equipment used 

    We'll discuss:
    - Some rope-work / knots
    - Equipment (eg cams, chocks, belay devices)
    - Meaning of vocabulary used in the sport
    - Skills in climbing (especially to save forearms!)

  • T2 W9 24 June - 30 June

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING … interpersonal skills by… connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.
    • We are EXPLORING … white water kayaking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … mountain biking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … rock climbing by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … orienteering by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.
    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on … movement skills and positive attitudes by… evaluating our experiences during white water kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing trips, orienteering.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING … to attend outdoor education activities so that we can… demonstrate and practice our newly acquired skills in a physical environment.

    We're now continuing our work with navigation:
    Here we'll look at maps:

    • scale (eg 1:50,000) and distances (horizontal map distance & slope walking distance) 
    • gridlines (true / magnetic / true north)
    • longitude and latitude
    • features (roads, buildings, cliffs, streams)

    And, we'll look at compasses:

    • Adjusting for the difference between magnetic and grid north
    • Bearings from map and from land
    •  

    Resources




  • T2 W10 1 July - 7 July

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING … interpersonal skills by… connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.
    • We are EXPLORING … white water kayaking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … mountain biking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … rock climbing by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    • We are EXPLORING … orienteering by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.
    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on … movement skills and positive attitudes by… evaluating our experiences during white water kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing trips, orienteering.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on … movement skills by… developing knowledge of motor skills required for a variety of outdoor activities.
    • We are FOCUSING on … positive attitudes by… identifying the attitudes required to accept challenges, learn new skills and strategies, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

    As a rough guide to our learning, we'll use the NCEA unit standards below. The content in these standards will help you when you complete your LEARNING JOURNAL, which will form part of your assessment.

    NCEA Unit Std 20159 L2 (2 credits) Gather and apply weather information to an outdoor recreation activity
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20159


    One to aim for in future:
    NCEA Unit Std 20160 L3 (2 credits) Demonstrate knowledge of weather processes and their effects in NZ
    https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/assessment/view-detailed.do?standardNumber=20160

    Resources
    Topics covered include:
    • Global air & water movements (High & low pressure systems - converge, diverge, rotate in lower atmosphere). Effect of unequal heating of land - global atmospheric circulation.
    • Movement of water in 'water cycle'
    • Seasonal impacts, equinox & solstice - passage & position of Earth around Sun
    • Weather features resulting from air/water movement - Katabatic / Anabatic winds
    • Vertical air movement - changes in temperature & pressure
    • Clouds and fog - humidity, temperature, wind, lifting processes. Types of low, medium and high level clouds.
    • Influences on NZ’s weather - global origins of air masses, geographic (lake, mountains, valleys, global location, orientation of land forms.
    • Seasonal variations on NZ weather patterns - wind direction / speed, precipitation, sunshine hours, temperature.




    Here's a great documentary about NZ's weather and what influences it, by Weatherman Jim Hickey


    For anyone who's interested, here's an interesting blog post about many weather features that we've discussed in class:
    http://bleedingheartindependent.blogspot.com/

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