9 Outdoor Education 1

Weekly outline

• Select week WELCOME!

  WELCOME!

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  Kia ora year 9 outdoor enthusiasts!!

  Welcome to Outdoor Ed, I cannot wait to go on this learning journey with you and I look forward to see your love, appreciation and knowledge of the world around you grow! The first week we will look at what the term ahead will hold and complete ice breaker activities!

  Your only job is to bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, try new things, be challenged and from time to time find yourself outside of your comfort zone - all with the goal of growing greatness in each and everyone of you! 

  Nga mihi,

  Ms Thomas

  See below what the curriculum will encompass over the next 2 years: 

  Outdoor Education: 

  Outdoor education provides students with opportunities to develop personal and social skills, to become active, safe, and skilled in the outdoors, and to protect and care for the environment.

  Outdoor education includes adventure activities and outdoor pursuits. Adventure activities foster students' personal and social development through experiences involving co-operation, trust, problem solving, decision making, goal setting, communication, leadership, responsibility, and reflection. Through outdoor pursuits, students develop particular skills and attitudes in a range of outdoor settings. Outdoor pursuits include biking, orienteering, bush walking, tramping, camping, kayaking, sailing, following rope trails, and rock climbing.
  In outdoor education programmes, the four dimensions of hauora are enhanced through safe, challenging, and enjoyable learning experiences in the outdoor environment.

  Through the socio-ecological perspective, students will investigate the importance of the outdoor environment and outdoor activities to the well-being of all New Zealanders. They will critically examine social, cultural, scientific, technological, and economic influences on outdoor activities, on the environment, and on how the environment is used.

  The enhancement of hauora through outdoor education requires school-wide policies and procedures to ensure that appropriate activities, safe practices, and the most suitable community resources are selected, used, and evaluated.

  Students require a range of structured, sequenced, and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities in outdoor education. These include:

  • adventure activities and outdoor pursuits that focus on physical skill development, fun, and enjoyment
  • adventure activities and outdoor pursuits that focus on the development of personal and interpersonal skills
  • learning about the traditions, values, and heritages of their own and other cultural groups, including those of the tangata whenua
  • opportunities to learn about the environmental impact of outdoor recreation activities and to plan strategies for caring for the environment
  • planning strategies to evaluate and manage personal and group safety, challenge, and risk
  • finding out how to access outdoor recreation opportunities within the community.
• Select week 1 February - 7 February

  1 February - 7 February
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING... interpersonal skills by connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.

  
  

  Thursday:

  • Names Games
  • Class Expectations
• Select week 8 February - 14 February

  8 February - 14 February
  
  

  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... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • ABLs - Bench Walk and Blindfolded Minefield

  Thursday:

  • Tangrams Challenge
  • Intro to Sustainability
• Select week 15 February - 21 February

  15 February - 21 February
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING... interpersonal skills by connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Distance Learning

  Thursday:

  • ABLs - River Crossing Variations
• Select week 22 February - 28 February

  22 February - 28 February
  
  

  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... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Sustainability Documentary - 'Our World - South Pacific Ocean of Islands'
  • Documentary Questions

  Thursday:

  • ABLs - Ultimate Pipeline
• Select week 1 March - 7 March

  1 March - 7 March
  
  

  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... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Distance Learning
  • Finish Documentary and Corresponding Questions
  • Pick Passion Project

  Thursday:

  • Distance Learning
  • Water Sustainability Inquiry - Inquire & Discover
• Select week 8 March - 14 March

  8 March - 14 March
  
  

  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... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Sustainability Inquiry - Choose theme & develop questions

  Thursday:

  • Sustainability Inquiry - Develop questions & begin research
• Select week 15 March - 21 March

  15 March - 21 March
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING... interpersonal skills by connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • ABL's - Marshmellow Tower, Tic Tac Toe & Paper Scissors Rock

  Thursday:

  • ABL's - Paper Scissors Rock, Tic Tac Toe & Fill the Bucket
• Select week 22 March - 28 March

  22 March - 28 March
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSING... on positive attitudes by developing my ability to accept challenges, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

  

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Kayaking and SUP Skills Trip Preparation
  • Sustainability Inquiry Continued

  Thursday:

  • Kayaking and SUP Skills Trip
• Select week 29 March - 4 April

  29 March - 4 April
  
  

  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... environmental sustainability by investigating sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Add trip and community service to WPCA Hub
  • Playdoh Pictionary 9OED1 vs 9OED2

  Thursday:

  • Sustainability Inquiry - Explore and Analyse
• Select week 5 April - 11 April

  5 April - 11 April
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING... interpersonal skills by connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.

  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSING... on environmental sustainability by discussing the management of resources and how they impact the sustainability of New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Easter Tuesday

  Thursday:

  • ABL's - Toxic Waste & Skip
• Select week 12 April - 18 April

  12 April - 18 April
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING... interpersonal skills by connecting with other members of my class during ABL sessions and outdoor activities.

  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSING... on environmental sustainability by discussing the management of resources and how they impact the sustainability of New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Sustainability Inquiry - Analyse & Interpret

  Thursday:

  • Sustainability Inquiry - Analyse & interpret
  • Frisbee Golf
• Select week HOLIDAYS

  HOLIDAYS
• Select week HOLIDAYS

  HOLIDAYS
• Select week 3 May - 9 May

  3 May - 9 May
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSING... on environmental sustainability by discussing the management of resources and how they impact the sustainability of New Zealand's waters.
  • We are FOCUSING... on positive attitudes by developing my ability to accept challenges, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Trees for Survival trip Info
  • Planting and Safety Videos
  • ABL - Skip

  Thursday:

  • Trees for Survival Planting Day Trip
• Select week 10 May - 16 May

  10 May - 16 May
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSING... on environmental sustainability by discussing the management of resources and how they impact the sustainability of New Zealand's waters.
  • We are FOCUSING... on positive attitudes by developing my ability to accept challenges, and extend my abilities in a variety of outdoor activities.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Community Service hours logged
  • Sustainability Inquiry

  Thursday:

  • Teacher Only Day
• Select week 17 May - 23 May

  17 May - 23 May
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … camping skills by… collaborating with our classmates to organise and plan for an overnight camp.
  • We are EXPLORING … camping skills by… recognising risks and dangers whilst camping and cooking in the outdoors
  • We are EXPLORING … camping & tramping by… discovering skills and knowledge needed for a tramp and overnight camp.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Intro to camping/tramping
  • Setting up a tent
  • Parts of a tent

  Thursday:

  • Parts of a tent Kahoot!
  • Types of tents
• Select week 24 May - 30 May

  24 May - 30 May
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … camping skills by… collaborating with our classmates to organise and plan for an overnight camp.
  • We are EXPLORING … camping skills by… recognising risks and dangers whilst camping and cooking in the outdoors
  • We are EXPLORING … camping & tramping by… discovering skills and knowledge needed for a tramp and overnight camp.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Overnight camp behavioural agreement
  • Gas cooker safety behaviours
  • Tent and cooking groups

  Thursday:

  • Oatmeal making with gas cookers
  • Creating our overnight meal plan menu
• Select week 31 May - 6 June

  31 May - 6 June
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … camping skills by… collaborating with our classmates to organise and plan for an overnight camp.
  • We are EXPLORING … camping skills by… recognising risks and dangers whilst camping and cooking in the outdoors
  • We are EXPLORING … camping & tramping by… discovering skills and knowledge needed for a tramp and overnight camp.

  
  

  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

  • We are PLANNING … an overnight camp at MHJC so that we can… practice a successful overnight camp.

  
  

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Approving camp meal plan menus
  • Gear list
  • Final overnight camping reminders

  Thursday:

  • ABL's - Blindfolded trust activities - buddy walk, team walk, equipment collection
• Select week 7 June - 13 June

  7 June - 13 June
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … camping skills by… collaborating with our classmates to organise and plan for an overnight camp.
  • We are EXPLORING … camping skills by… recognising risks and dangers whilst camping and cooking in the outdoors
  • We are EXPLORING … camping & tramping by… discovering skills and knowledge needed for a tramp and overnight camp.

  
  

  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

  • We are PLANNING … an overnight camp at MHJC so that we can… practice a successful overnight camp.

  
  

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Teacher Only Day

  Thursday:

  • Gear preparation for overnight camp
  • Outdoors Intentions Forms
• Select week 14 June - 20 June

  14 June - 20 June
  
  

  REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

  • We are REFLECTING on … our first camping experience by… reflecting on any barriers and enablers.

  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … camping & tramping by… discovering skills and knowledge needed for a tramp and overnight camp.

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Overnight camp reflection and log into WPCHub
  • Tramping clothing worksheet

  Thursday:

  • Sustainability escape room
• Select week 21 June - 27 June

  21 June - 27 June
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … camping & tramping by… discovering skills and knowledge needed for a tramp and overnight camp.
  • We are EXPLORING … mountain biking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.

  
  

  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

  • We are PLANNING... a social action so that we can... share our inquiry findings about environmental sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Sustainability Assessment

  Thursday:

  • MHJC Pump Track Bike Passport
• Select week 28 June - 4 July

  28 June - 4 July
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … mountain biking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.

  
  

  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

  • We are PLANNING... a social action so that we can... share our inquiry findings about environmental sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Mountain biking MHJC Pump track and skills course

  Thursday:

  • Finishing sustainability assessment
    
  
  
• Select week 5 July - 11 July

  5 July - 11 July
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … mountain biking by… discovering a new enjoyable activity and how it contributes to personal well being.

  
  

  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

  • We are PLANNING... a social action so that we can... share our inquiry findings about environmental sustainability issues in New Zealand's waters.

  
  

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Mountain biking MHJC Pumptrack

  Thursday:

  • Brain Pop - Latitude & Longitude Activity
  • Interpersonal Skills Interviews
  • Topo Map Video

  • Select activity 9OED Assessment 1

    

    9OED Assessment 1 Assignment
• Select week HOLIDAYS

  HOLIDAYS
• Select week HOLIDAYS

  HOLIDAYS
• Select week 26 July - 1 August

  26 July - 1 August
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
  • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • MHJC Pump track biking skills

  Thursday:

  • Tramping / Camping required equipment 
  • Appropriate clothing
  • Packing a tramping pack
  • First aid and survival kits
• Select week 2 August - 8 August

  2 August - 8 August
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking
  • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • What are risks
  • RAMS - mountain biking

  Thursday:

  • WPCH updating
• Select week 9 August - 15 August

  9 August - 15 August
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
  • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Teacher only day

  Thursday:

  • Drums of the Pacific
• Select week 16 August - 22 August

  16 August - 22 August
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
  • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice

  
  

  Tuesday:
  

  • Navigation introduction - how to read a topo50 map

  Thursday:

  • Distance Learning
• Select week 23 August - 29 August

  23 August - 29 August
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
  • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Navigation refresher worksheet
  • How to use a compass
  • Google MEET
• Select week 30 August - 5 September

  30 August - 5 September
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
  • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Distance Learning #2 Practical Tasks
• Select week 6 September - 12 September

  6 September - 12 September
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
  • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Distance Learning #2 Practical Tasks

  • Select activity 9OED Assessment 2 Info

    

    9OED Assessment 2 Info File
• Select week 13 September - 19 September

  13 September - 19 September
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
  • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Distance Learning #2 Practical Tasks
  • Google MEET Thursday 11am
• Select week 20 September - 25 September

  20 September - 25 September
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
  • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Distance Learning #3 Hunua Worksheet
• Select week 27 September - 3 October

  27 September - 3 October
  
  

  FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

  • We are FOCUSED on …safety management by… identifying the risks and safety protools needed whilst tramping/camping & biking.
  • We are FOCUSED on … safety management by… enhancing our camping and tramping skills in practice

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Distance Learning #3 Hunua Worksheet
• Select week HOLIDAYS

  HOLIDAYS
• Select week HOLIDAYS

  HOLIDAYS
• Select week 18 October - 24 October

  18 October - 24 October
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Survival Playpos.it video
  • Google Meet - Thursday @ 11:30am
• Select week 25 October - 31 October

  25 October - 31 October
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Survival Playpos.it video
• Select week 1 November - 7 November

  1 November - 7 November
  
  

  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

  • We are PLANNING … an overnight camp at MHJC so that we can… practice a successful overnight camp.
  • We are PLANNING … a response to an outdoor scenario so that we can… demonstrate and apply our knowledge on how to act with safety in mind.

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Survival Skills Worksheet
  • Google MEET - Thursday @ 12pm

  • Select activity 9OED Assessment 2

    

    9OED Assessment 2 Assignment
• Select week 8 November - 14 November

  8 November - 14 November
  
  

  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

  • We are PLANNING … an overnight camp at MHJC so that we can… practice a successful overnight camp.
  • We are PLANNING … a response to an outdoor scenario so that we can… demonstrate and apply our knowledge on how to act with safety in mind.

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Assessment 2 Scenario
  • Google MEET - Thursday @ 11:30am
• Select week 15 November - 21 November

  15 November - 21 November
  
  

  PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

  • We are PLANNING … an overnight camp at MHJC so that we can… practice a successful overnight camp.
  • We are PLANNING … a response to an outdoor scenario so that we can… demonstrate and apply our knowledge on how to act with safety in mind.

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Assessment 2 Scenario
• Select week 22 November - 28 November

  22 November - 28 November
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Distance Learning - Get Outdoors Week NZ Tasks
• Select week 29 November - 5 December

  29 November - 5 December
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Top 5 Basic Survival Skills Activity
• Select week 6 December - 12 December

  6 December - 12 December
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • Top 5 Basic Survival Skills Activity
• Select week 13 December - 19 December

  13 December - 19 December
  
  

  EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

  • We are EXPLORING … survival skills and strategies by… discovering a variety of skills required to protect ourselves in nature.

  
  

  Tuesday & Thursday:
  

  • 2021 OED Reflection