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Academics And Outdoor Skills: Integrating Outdoor Skills And Academic Content In Classroom And Small Group Settings, Melissa Boyer
Academics And Outdoor Skills: Integrating Outdoor Skills And Academic Content In Classroom And Small Group Settings, Melissa Boyer
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There are many concepts that tie outdoor skills with education (see Appendix A). To model the idea, I picked one main concept (heat) and three outdoor skills topics attached to that concept. The three skill areas are wood fires, cooking with charcoal, and clothing and hypothermia. There is a focus on safety in the outdoors in all three areas.
The three areas follow the same format. At the beginning of the section are several charts outlining key ideas, prerequisites, and possible extensions. This is followed by information providing a background in both outdoor skills and academics for the instructor. Finally …