High School Block:
Outdoor Education 110
Outdoor Education 110 provides experiential learning related to the outdoors and involves wilderness-based experiences (e.g., navigation, fire building, survival skills) in which learners explore how to safely participate in a variety of outdoor activities (e.g., hiking, climbing, canoeing).
Outdoor education draws upon the theory, connection, and application of experiential and environmental education. By fostering a safe yet challenging setting, Outdoor Education 110 develops technical and adaptive skills for an environmentally sustainable life through outdoor activities and experiential learning. Through interaction with the natural world, learners develop an understanding of self, others, and the outdoors.
Life and physical activity skills are achieved through the combination of challenge, mastery, and success in various activities. Outdoor Education 110 also leverages these skills to develop student well-being by enhancing intrapersonal and interpersonal skills. Learners will utilize developed skills and group dynamics to plan, participate and evaluate out-trips and/or excursions that could include an overnight wilderness outing.
This course exposes learners to the natural environment in unique and enriching ways that allow them to develop lifelong connections critical for personal wellness and a sustainable future. Frequent experiences in the outdoors develops an affiliation with nature that can evolve into informed, proactive, and lifelong responsible use and protection of the natural world.
It is strongly recommended that learners have demonstrated proficiency in skills obtained in Physical Education 10 prior to enrolling in Outdoor Education 110.
The number of learners admitted to this course is limited to a maximum of eighteen to respect the supervision ratios outlined in the New Brunswick Physical Education Guidelines.
CONTEXTS AND CONCEPTS
Theory
Relationships
- Personal and social development
- Group dynamics
Skill Development
- Outdoor education activities
History
- Relationships with NB natural environment
- Outdoor education activities
Nutrition
- Nutritional considerations
Connection
Environmental Awareness
Effective Relationships
Application
Outdoor Safety
Outdoor Education Activity Skills
Outdoor Careers
GRADE 11
Strand: Theory
Big Idea: Relationships
Skill Descriptor: Explore the elements of personal and social development.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Demonstrate respect and appreciation for self and others.
- Practice effective communication skills in various situations.
- Identify effective intrapersonal and interpersonal skills in group process.
- Discuss how social relationships and identity are shaped by the natural environment.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase participation in outdoor education activities.
Skill Descriptor: Analyze the elements of group dynamics.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Discuss the elements of group dynamics.
- Reflect and share the benefits of individual roles within a group.
- Identify situations when roles within a group may need to be adapted or modified to achieve success.
Big Idea: Skill Development
Skill Descriptor: Explore skills in outdoor education activities.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Discuss the major components of First Aid related to outdoor education activities.
- Identify and explain types of basic knots.
- Describe cardinal points and major components of a compass.
- Explain different methods and materials for starting a fire.
- Discuss principles and methods for shelter building considering the season.
- Combine assorted balance and stability skills while practicing various activities in multiple environments.
Big Idea: History
Skill Descriptor: Investigate relationship between people and New Brunswick’s natural environment.
Global Competencies: CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Discover the Pre-contact trade relationships, alliances and sharing of resources between Wabanaki Nations.
- Discuss the significance of New Brunswick’s trails and waterways.
Skill Descriptor: Investigate specific outdoor education activities.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS
Achievement Indicators:
- Discuss origins of outdoor education activities.
- Highlight specific outdoor education activities and how they have changed over time.
- Reflect and share the benefits of specific outdoor education activities
Strand: Connection
Big Idea: Environmental Awareness
Skill Descriptor: Examine ecological awareness and the importance of protecting the natural environment.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Research the impact loss of land access and use has had on Wabanaki and other Indigenous societies over time (e.g., food scarcity, loss of water access, forced agrarianism).
- Contrast Wabanaki and Western views of the natural environment.
- Discuss strategies for sustainability in our natural world while engaging in outdoor activities.
- Demonstrate respect and appreciation of the natural surroundings.
- Practice the principles of Leave No Trace.
Big Idea: Effective Relationships
Skill Descriptor: Analyze the elements of effective personal and social development.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Describe the impact of outdoor education on personal wellness.
- Discuss how effective relationships can affect performance and outcomes for outdoor education activities.
- Explain how developing perseverance and resiliency can increase confidence and encourage participation in outdoor education activities.
Strand: Application
Big Idea: Outdoor Safety
Skill Descriptor: Apply safety protocols in outdoor education activities.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM, SGC
Achievement Indicators:
- Apply strategies for changing weather/environmental conditions and emergencies.
- Identify and develop a safety plan for outdoor education activities to reduce risk and mitigate hazards.
- Practice safe preparation, storage and transportation of food in outdoor education activities.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment.
- Demonstrate respectful, ethical, and safe behaviours for self and others in a variety of outdoor education activities in multiple environments.
Big Idea: Outdoor Education Activity Skills
Skill Descriptor: Develop skills in outdoor education activities.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Apply strategies to participate in new outdoor education activities, and define success for own self.
- Demonstrate basic knots and justify when to use them.
- Practice navigation skills to determine location and routes when trip planning.
- Build fires employing assorted methods and materials for designated purposes.
- Construct shelters employing various methods and materials for different seasons.
- Demonstrate assorted balance and stability skills while participating in various activities in multiple environments.
- Practice skills required for safe and competent participation in a variety of outdoor education activities.
Big Idea: Outdoor Careers
Skill Descriptor: Explore outdoor educational careers.
Global Competencies: CL, CM, CTPS, SASM
Achievement Indicators:
- Explore career opportunities related to outdoor education based on own interest.
- Reflect on how skills and concepts learned in outdoor education may be transferable to a career path.
