Outdoor and Adventure Activities
Aims and Rationale Education In for about the outdoors
Key messages The importance of enjoyment and play Maximum participation by all children The development of skills and understanding A balance between competitive and non-competitive activities A balance between contact and non-contact activities Providing opportunities for achievement for each child Providing activities equally suitable for boys and girls. Page 3 Teacher Guidelines
Focus is on problem solving through Active learning Use of the outdoors
Walking Providing opportunities for walking Walking with a purpose
Orienteering Skills addressed: Map making
Orienteering Skills addressed: Map making Map Reading
Orienteering Skills addressed: Map making Map Reading Map Orientation
Orienteering Skills addressed: Map making Map reading Map orientation Development of route choice
Orienteering Skills addressed: Map making Map reading Map orientation Development of route choice Learning the language and disciplines of orienteering
Orienteering Skills addressed: Map making Map reading Map orientation Development of route choice Learning the language and disciplines of orienteering Learning to use the legend/key
Orienteering Skills addressed: Map making Map reading Map orientation Development of route choice Learning the language and disciplines of orienteering Learning to use the legend/key Use of a compass
Outdoor Challenges Skills developed through Physical Challenges: Co-operation Team Work Leading/following
Outdoor Challenges Skills developed through Physical Challenges: Co-operation Team work Leading/following Trust
Outdoor Challenges Skills developed through Physical Challenges Co-operation Team work Leading/following Trust Problem solving
Understanding and Appreciation of Outdoor and Adventure Activities Use, care and enjoyment of the environment
Understanding and Appreciation of Outdoor and Adventure Activities Use, care and enjoyment of the environment Safety aspects
Understanding and Appreciation of Outdoor and Adventure Activities Use, care and enjoyment of the environment Safety aspects Highlighting local/national/international events
Understanding and Appreciation of Outdoor and Adventure Activities Use, care and enjoyment of the environment Safety aspects Highlighting local/national/international events Awareness of facilities available locally Design own challenge