Grade 12 - Outdoor Education

Big Ideas

Curricular Competencies

Content Learning Standards

Participation in outdoor activities allows for the development of skills in a complex and dynamic environment.

Spending time outdoors allows us to develop an understanding of the natural environment, ourselves, and others.

Participating safely in outdoor activities requires communication, teamwork, and collaboration.

Participation in outdoor activities allows for the development of leadership skills that can be applied in a variety of contexts and environments.

Participate in and lead a variety of outdoor activities

Develop and demonstrate a variety of skills for outdoor activities

Monitor exertion levels and energy levels of themselves and others

Monitor environmental conditions during outdoor activities

Analyze and explain nutritional considerations and other requirements for preparation for and participation in outdoor activities

Explain how developing competence in outdoor activities can increase confidence and encourage lifelong participation

Plan and implement ways to reduce potential impacts of outdoor activities on the local environment

Demonstrate and explain awareness of cultural and place-based sensitivities regarding the use of outdoor locations

Collaborate with others in a variety of outdoor activities

Demonstrate appropriate responses to emergency situations during outdoor activities

Demonstrate responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others

Anticipate and manage risks during different types of outdoor activities

Use applicable communication and outdoor leadership skills when interacting with others

Communicate and collaborate effectively with others on expeditions, on teams, and in the community

health benefits of outdoor activities

outdoor activity knowledge and skills

environmental conditions

First Peoples traditional practices and ecological knowledge related to activities in the local environment

the role of environmental awareness and stewardship in outdoor recreation and conservation

strategies for adapting and responding to changing conditions and emergencies

first aid skills and strategies for responding to emergencies

communication in emergency situations, including communication with emergency and rescue services

management of group dynamics and conflict in an outdoor environment

environmental stewardship for outdoor activities

maintenance, use, and care of equipment for outdoor activities

responsible use of the outdoor environment

group management and leadership skills