Curriculum Work
Lesson #1
Thirty minutes
Given on November 2, 2005
Edible Plants of the Northwest: Autumn Season
Objectives:
This lesson serves as a review of the plants mentioned in the reading of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, and student knowledge will be expanded by the introduction of three edible species. Scientific names will be emphasized during the presentation of each plant summary.
Materials:
Autumn Edibles Handout; Latin Match Worksheet; White board or overhead projector
Delivery:
I will lecture with the aid of the Autumn Edibles Handout. I will cover topics of plant identification, edibility, and others of noteworthiness. While using the Schema Theory of education, I will assist the students with Latin terminology.
Student participation:
The learner will listen and ask questions. The student will repeat aloud the common and Latin names and assist in the construction of word relationships, and finally he/she will complete the Latin Match Worksheet.
Assessment:
The student will be assessed using the Latin Match Worksheet. Each is asked to match the common name to the Latin name of the plants covered in Autumn Edibles Handout.
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LATIN MATCH ACTIVITY
Write the letter equaling each scientific name in the space provided to the right of its corresponding common name.
1. Choke cherry _____ Rubus idaeus = Z
2. Dandelion _____ Arctostaphylos uva-ursi = B
3. Hazelnut _____ Taraxacum officinale = D
4. Kinnikinnick _____ Berberis aquifolium = L
5. Oregon Grape _____ Prunus virginialis = E
6. Raspberry _____ Corylus cornuta = I
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Lesson #2
Thirty minutes
Given on November 3, 2005
Brian's Winter: An Alternate Ending
Objectives:
This lesson is designed to motivate the student to use imagination combined with the learning so far in the quarter.
Materials:
Paper and pen
Whiteboard
Delivery:
I will begin by asking the students to assist me in listing the survival tactics used by Brian from the text Hatchet . After reviewing Brian's resources, I will pose the question, “What would have happened to Brian if the rescue plane had not found him until April?”
Student participation:
The learner will write freely for fifteen minutes giving the story an alternate ending.
Assessment:
Papers will be read, and each will have comments for the student.
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Lesson #3
Thirty minutes
Given on November 9, 2005
Hiking Essentials: Assembling a Proper Survival Backpack
Objectives:
The student will understand the essentials for traveling in the wilderness. The learner will evaluate emergency situations and formulate plans utilizing the resources within a stocked pack.
Materials:
Hiking for Survival handout to list the essentials
Examples of essentials
Backpack
Delivery:
I will discuss with students the most common events that lead to becoming a missing hiker. I will encourage the students to brainstorm uses for items and why each is important to carry along with a hiker.
Student participation:
Students are expected to take notes on their handouts and participate within our learning group.
Assessment:
Assessment of the lesson will be measured by student activity and participation. Student learning will be assessed by their notes and upcoming activity.
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Wilderness Survival Handout: Essentials of a Backpack
Before you head out into nature, you should review the equipment, supplies, and skills you will need. Consider what emergencies could arise and how you might deal with them. What would happen if you got lost, were confronted by an animal, or became injured? Being prepared for any situation will most certainly give you peace of mind if not one day save your life.
What to Bring Along: A Nature Journey Checklist
Your essentials:
Water & Water Purification Tablets; Food & Extra food; Waterproof matches;Pocket Knife
For your health:
First Aid Kit; Medications; Sunscreen; Insect Repellent; Sunglasses
Keeping warm and/or dry:
Space Blanket; Clothing & Extra clothing; Poncho; Emergency candles; Trash bags
For navigation:
Compass; Maps; Flashlight
Communication devices:
Batteries & Extra batteries; Radio; Cell phone; Whistle
The essential non-essentials:
Texts; Camera; Binoculars; Nature Journal; Pen & Colored Pencils
Additional woodland safety tips:
• Always hike in a group or with at least one other person.
• Leave a copy of your travel plans including estimated time of return with a responsible person – friend, family member, or co-worker.
• It is always a good idea when hiking to register at the local ranger's station to double-check anticipated trail and weather conditions.
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Lesson #4
Thirty minutes
Given on November 10, 2005
Scavenger Hunt Activity: Assembling a Proper Survival Backpack
Objectives:
The hope of this lesson is for students to have some fun reviewing the previous lesson of hiking essentials. Students must use teambuilding and communication to achieve this objective.
Materials:
Scavenger hunt clue lists in sealed envelopes
Examples/pictures of essentials within plastic bags hidden across campus
Umbrellas for the groups (weather dependant)
Backpack for final assembly
Delivery:
I will organize the students into groups of three – five. Each group will receive a scavenger hunt clue list, and students will be given fifteen minutes to complete the hunt. Each list will begin with different clues from the others, so that each group should be able to find at least their first items. Discussion and instructions will introduce and conclude this lesson.
Student participation:
Students will work together in groups to solve the riddles and find their essential items. All groups should be able to assemble a complete survival backpack by combining their findings.
Assessment:
At the end of the lesson, a complete survival backpack should be assembled by the class.
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Scavenger Hunt: Item Clue Key
Read the following clues. Work as a group to solve the location riddles and find your backpack essentials. Please list after each clue what was found and where it was found. You will have fifteen minutes for this exercise. Then we will return to class to build our hiking pack.
• This device is not so advanced, but when it comes to weather, don't take a chance.
RADIO --- ADVANCE COMPUTER ENGINEERING
• Saving your skin will finance good health.
SUNSCREEN --- ACADEMY OF FINANCE
• Used as a signal or animal scare, it makes more noise than a fluorescent flare.
WHISTLE --- PRE VET (East)
• Don't take out the one from your car, but take extras if you plan to go far.
BATTERIES --- AUTOMOTIVE I
• Outside the class which animates cartoons, you will find what you need for a warm cocoon.
SPACE BLANKET --- DIGIPEN
• Away from plumbing you will be, but potable water you will need.
WATER TABLETS --- PORTABLE
• It may not be a power tool, but leave home without may prove to be fool.
POCKET KNIFE --- CONSTRUCTION TRADES
• For cuts, scrapes, or a bruise, this is something this class would use.
FIRST AID KIT --- PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL
• R2D2 never needed one, but it will help when the rain comes.
PONCHO --- ROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY
• Nature has no dining room, so when you're hungry, you will have to serve you.
FOOD --- DELI MALL
• They may get dirty not in grease, but take some extras with you at least.
CLOTHING --- AUTOMOTIVE II
• Bill Gates may not be able to assist you, but this will keep a flame for an hour or two.
CANDLES --- MICROSOFT OFFICE
• In the woods there is no fountain, so bring extra when you climb the mountain.
WATER --- DELI MALL
• You will not find me in this room, but my bites create an itchy doom.
INSECT REPELLENT --- PRE VET (West)
• It may not flash red or blue, but in dark it helps lead you through.
FLASHLIGHT --- CRIMINAL JUSTICE
• Your fire won't melt metal, but good to have to heat a water kettle.
MATCHES --- COLLISION REPAIR
• Here you can see in all directions. This will help with North detection.
COMPASS --- GAZEBO
