Outdoor and Environmental Education
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
The Year 8 Outdoor and Environmental Education elective provides students with an opportunity to develop and build their skills and knowledge surrounding participation in outdoor activities, as well as their appreciation and care for our natural world.
Students will discover the health and wellbeing benefits of participating in outdoor activities, including increased resilience, personal growth, teamwork and leadership. The course culminates with an adventure caving and surfing expedition, where students apply the skills they have developed in the classroom.
Please be aware that there are added costs ($190 approximately) associated with this subject. This includes transport, campsite, surfing lessons and adventure cave tour.
- Campcraft
- Trangia cooking
- Menu Planning
- Leave no Trace Principles
- First Aid
- Group dynamics
- Risk management
Evidence of student learning will be through a reflective journal after the camp experience, a Minimal Impact/ Leave no Trace presentation and practical campcraft grade.
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