
Outdoor Science
Course #:
SCI
5-169
Division:
Natural Science
Department:
High School Science
Suggested Age:
14-18
Prerequisites:
This course requires that the student has a reasonable* level of physical fitness, maturity, and good decision-making skills
Course Description:
The goal of this course is to worship God the Creator through Outdoor Adventure and experience the joy of nature.
Content covered: environmental conservation, the principles of leadership, emergency medicine, camping in developed and wilderness areas, survival, firemaking, shelter construction, primitive land navigation, hunting and fishing, wilderness hygiene, wilderness safety and security, water procurement, and wilderness food preparation.
Safety protocol and best lab practices will be emphasized. Students will perform hands-on learning and practical exercises with a variety of outdoor equipment to become proficient. Students will go on one camping trip** to demonstrate their retention of the material.
Occasional, optional off-campus opportunities (like fishing) will be offered for tasks that can't practically be performed on-campus for interested students.
Students will have reading and homework assignments, take notes in class, and the instructor will issue quizzes and exams.
Do not buy any equipment in advance for this class.
*A student should be able to walk at least two miles without stopping while wearing a backpack
**Primary and alternate dates will be offered for scheduling purposes, students must be transported/escorted on the trip by a parent for liability purposes
Curriculum/Materials:
Materials provided by instructor.