Mission Statement:
The focus of the McGillis Outdoor Education program is that of environmental stewardship and outdoor leadership. Students will develop an awareness of self, connection to others, and a respect for the environment. Through service opportunities and outdoor adventures participants prepare for a lifetime of enjoyable, safe, and purposeful outdoor experiences. The program challenges students to reach beyond their comfort zone, with activities emphasizing self-empowerment, self-reliance, accountability, environmental ethic, leadership, and development of technical skills.
Goal:
To provide our students with wilderness and educational experiences that foster personal growth, enhance leadership, teach wilderness skills, nurture environmental ethic, and develop a passion for wild places.
Backpacking Trip: Tuesday, May 15th - Friday, May 18th
BACKPACKING TRIP FORMS - due Friday, May 4th
Class Times: Tuesday 9:18 - 10:18, Wednesday 1:12 – 3:15, Friday 2:15 – 3:15
Preparedness:
Every time this class meets, we are likely to be outside. It is crucial that students COME TO CLASS PREPARED FOR THE WEATHER EACH DAY. This means students are responsible for checking the weather forecast and bringing or wearing weather appropriate clothing to class each day.
UP COMING PROJECTS:
Student Lesson Project- Assignment sheet
Student Lesson Project- Topic, schedule, and mentor list
Student Lesson Reflection From
STUDENT TRIP RUBRIC READING CHECK QUIZ from Wednesday, 5/2 (pgs: 35-37 & 79-81):
1. Describe one difference between a butane and liquid fuel stove.
2. What is one thing you need to remember about stoves when settiing up a backcountry kitchen?
Date: Project/Lesson/Adventure: What to bring: Reading/Homework: Room: Meet at sport court Reading/Homework: PACK CHECK Reading/Homework:
T, 5/8
Student Lessons:
Native Plants- Ryan & Emily
ABC's of packing
Room: Blue in Senor's room
White in Ms. Gukeisen's room
Reading check on A&M's pg. 14-23
Reading assignment for Wed- pg. 91-100
W, 5/9
Short Hike & snack pack making
Reading check on A&M's pg: 91-100
Reading assignment for FRI- pg: 48-60
***BRING PACK ON FRIDAY!!!***
F, 5/4
*Class from 11:36-12:36 AM
Room: Blue in Senor's Room
White in Ms. Gukeisen's Room
Reading check on A&M's pg: 48-60
BRING PACKED BACKPACK TO SCHOOL!
Get ready for a fun trip!
BACKPACKING TRIP 5/15-18
Teachers:
Logan Campbell,
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Jen Farrell,
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Jayde Prudden,
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Jen Roddick,
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