The Backcountry Classroom: Lessons, Tools, and Activities for Teaching Outdoor Leaders

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This unique collection of lesson plans represents not only the fundamentals but the very foundation of leadership and outdoor skills. No outdoor students, educators, or leaders should be without a copy. Although designed to be part of an outdoor expedition's mobile library, The Backcountry Classroom is just as valuable a resource in an indoor classroom. Each lesson plan describes the overall goal, the specific objectives, the body of knowledge, and the materials necessary for teaching about specific topics within the WEA curriculum. Lesson plans include: >Bathing & washing >Campsite selection>Clothing selection>Decision making>Environmental ethics>Expedition behavior>Fire building & site preparation>Group processing & development>Latrine construction & use>Leadership>Nutrition & rations planning>Pack adjustments & packing>Personal hygiene>Stove operation>Teaching technique>Trail techniques>Trip planning>Water safety>Water treatment>WEA history>Weather food preparation>Risk management & emergency procedures
ASIN: 0762728205
VSKU: DBV.0762728205.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Jack Drury|Bruce Bonney|Dene Berman|Mark Wagstaff
Binding: Paperback
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