Week Theory Objectives Practical Objectives Resources and References Assessments Term 1 1 Introduction and expectations Overview of unit and assessment requirements Common preparation, participation, positive attitude Relationship with Nature No Trace Interpersonal skills (communication) Moon ball Helium stick Swim Test Run-swim-run in under 7mins List Principles discuss each Workbook P 27-30 Develop LNT posters for classroom Snorkelling/Surfing Assessment: Ongoing throughout the term. 2 Relationship with Nature LNT Snorkelling Skills Introduction to snorkelling equipment Fins/Mask snorkel Surfing Skills Dangers in beach environment Paddling Standing Workbook P 27-30 Workbook – Snorkeling P 159 - 164 Distribute Due at the end of the snorkelling unit. 3 Menu Planning Intro Menu Planning Energy requirements Menu considerations when on expedition Menu Planning Skills Signals Safety – buddy system Mask/snorkel clearing (displacement/blast methods) Duck diving Pressure affect on the body Surfing Skills Basic surf skills Student workbook: Chapter planning for food for camp P 69 – 77 Footprints P46-47 Distribute Due at the end of week 7 4 Weather Difference between weather and climate Components of wether Weather maps How weather can affect our planning Snorkelling Sheltered spot: Learning to equalize and dive deeper Safety – buddy system Surfing Skills Paddling assisted into Refining style Improving wave selection Outdoor Education Book 1 P227– 250 read Activities p 253-256 Show students website relevant to weather www.bom.gov.au and complete w/s
5 Planning personal preparation equipment lists emergency response minimum impact Snorkelling: Take to more open environments to improve techniques Surfing Skills Paddling unassisted into waves Improving technique Outdoor Education Book 1A-B Planning section Chp 1 P3-17 Footprints P53-54 6 Research History of expedition area. and Fauna Rules of expedition Expedition LNT principles Leadership schedule Menu Planning Snorkelling: Take to more open environments to improve techniques Surfing Skills Paddling unassisted into Improving technique Camp Preparation Tent set up Expedition Planner 7 Research History of expedition area. Flora and Fauna Rules of expedition Expedition Brief LNT principles Leadership schedule Menu Planning Snorkelling: Take to more open environments to improve techniques Surfing Skills Paddling unassisted into waves Improving technique Camp Preparation Trangia use Expedition Planner 8 Rotto Expedition Assessment of Performance 2 and completion of observations Performance 1 (surfing/snorkelling) Snorkelling journal to be completed on return from expedition 9 Response Completion of snorkelling journal Rottnest reflection Camp Clean up Ensure equipment is clean 10 Response Completion of snorkelling journal Rottnest reflection Team Building activities QuickSilver Team Building Book Term 2
1 Safety: Why risk? Peak experience Controls and SOP’s Sun safety awareness Intro to fishing Knot tying Rigging Casting DVD: Storm Surfers E60: Risk: Land-Sea-Surf You Tube Workbook P 5-13 Workbook – Surfing P 89 – 107 Fishing Assessment: Ongoing throughout the term 2 Safety: Risk Assessment and Management System Workbook P 5-13 3 The Environment Features of natural environment Common ecology eg biotic, abiotic, trophic levels etc Fishing Skills Rigging Casting The Lorax – book or DVD Outdoor Education Book 1A-B Chp 7 p124 – 125 read Activity 126 (select in aquatic environment where they have been snorkelling) Simple food chain p 128-129 4 The Environment Features of natural environment Common ecology terms eg biotic, abiotic, trophic levels etc Fishing Skills Rigging Casting The – book or DVD Outdoor Education Book 1A-B Chp 7 p124 – 125 read Activity 126 (select in aquatic environment where they have been snorkelling) Simple food p 128-129 5 Environmental management WA environmental management departments eg DPAW Associated rules and regulations Fishing Skills Rigging Casting Outdoor Education Book 1 P 41-77 Workbook - fishing P107-127 6 Working with other skills (Interpersonal) Communication Decision Making Problem Solving Fishing Skills Rigging Casting Outdoor Education Book 1A-B P99 – 112 P289 - 304 7 Personal Skills Flexibility Commitment Time management Fishing Skills Rigging Casting Outdoor Education Book 1A-B P77 – 97 P267 - 287 8 Revision for Topic Test Topic Test 9 Leadership Qualities of a leader Skills Types Fishing Skills Cleaning Cooking Outdoor Education Book 1A-B P113 – 112 P305 – 318 10 Leadership Qualities of a leader Skills Types Fishing Skills Cleaning Cooking Outdoor Education Book 1A-B P113 – 112 P305 – 318 Fishing Assessment: Ongoing throughout the term Term 3
Bowline Alpine Butterfly 9 First Aid to first Aid Emergency Response Climbing – City Summit Projecting 10 First Aid Basic Wilderness First Aid Climbing Conclusion of Observation of Roping Skills Term 4 1 Navigation Compass parts Taking a bearing Travelling on a bearing Measuring distances Navigation Workbook P35 – 55 Outdoor Ed Book 1A-B P35 - 49 2 Navigation Types of maps Features of a map Scale Contours Grid referencing Measuring distance North Points Magnetic variation Navigation Workbook P35 – 55 Outdoor Ed Book 1A-B P35 - 49 3 Navigation Practical activities Navigation Workbook P35 – 55 Outdoor Ed Book 1A-B P35 - 49 4 Navigation Geocaching Geocaching Download the Geocaching App from the app store 5 Exam Revision Beach Activities 6 Exam Revision Activities Test
Exams Assessment Type Type Weighting Task Task Weighting Investigation 20% Rotto Expedition Planner Winter Expedition Planner 10% 10% Performance One 25% Snorkeling skills test Surfing skills test Fishing skills test Roping skills test 5% 5% 5% 10% Performance Two 30% Expedition Performance – Rotto Expedition Performance – Winter camp 15% 15% Response 25% Snorkeling Journal Climbing Journal Topic Test 1 End of Year Exam 5% 5% 5% 10%