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@NickDelaney10 @zacethier @asforan @D_C_Nielsen

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@NickDelaney10 @zacethier @asforan I can think of several injuries and unexpected events that have occurred over the years but every time felt we (myself & fellow staff) rearranged the plan and used proper communication to execute a good plan, with admin + parents.

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@zacethier @asforan -The detailed plan -what, where, why.
-The educational connections and education policies are being followed.
-The risk assessment has been completed completed to mitigate risk.
-Parents are informed all details + potential risk and have given consent.

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@m_zisch @asforan @zacethier I think so; I consider road trips an adventure usually :)

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@SFAtkinson71815 @asforan Q4: recognize + respect the role and importance OE has in education, for both staff + students. Provide collaboration time for staff and support the funding of these programs/classes/trips.

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@SFAtkinson71815 @asforan A3: invitation to join in on my trips, volunteer to help plan a trip + all necessary aspects of planning/paper work. Help brainstorm ways to make curriculum connections for their subject. Present at staff meets to build these connections and interest, become the point person.

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@SFAtkinson71815 @asforan A2: Firstly allowing the students the opportunity to lead the program, pick the trip locations, etc. Have the students do the research (looking into the weather, finding the maps), going over the gear (what they/we need), plan the food/snacks for the trip.

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@SFAtkinson71815 @asforan A1: Specific activities that I find bring out collaboration + communicate are usually the high + low ropes activities, bouldering and climbing. Students give each other ideas, build each other up, and share their successes naturally in this environment, they rarely even notice.

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@SFAtkinson71815 @asforan A1: Having students partner up or work together in teams to support each other before, during or after helps build important collaboration + communication skills. Planning the activity + debrief are both great times for this type of partner/team work to build these skills.

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@m_zisch @D_C_Nielsen

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6 Benefits of outdoor learning:
physical + mental wellness, connection to nature + land, confidence, self awareness, environmental responsibility, pleasure+play!

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#outdoorEd520 @asforan

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Let’s go explore all the trails around here!! Warm drinks first priority!! ☕️
#OutdoorEd520 #AllTrails #CrescentPark #campcoffee @asforan

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@NotJeremyDunn @crysfred @Candice78085272 @themrsdixon Q4: using the school garden or local parks as a tool to collect samples, students can practice plant identification through touch and smell, sometimes adding the twist of a blindfold to remove the sense sight. #outdoorEd520

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@NotJeremyDunn First Nations perspective is another important key component to consider + include in nature games.

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@NotJeremyDunn A2: Nature based game can hit great curriculum goals from a Science lens but generally I’m more interested in developing connections to the BC core competencies: communication, personal + social awareness, safety, adaption. These are all cross curriculum goals.

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@NotJeremyDunn @asforan @themrsdixon @Candice78085272 @crysfred I hope the students share the same feelings and experiences.

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@NotJeremyDunn @asforan @themrsdixon @Candice78085272 @crysfred A1: I always enjoy my time playing in nature, even when I’m uncomfortable at points, cold or wet by the end. The hot chocolate or warm bath never felt so good. I feel connect to the environment simple by the fresh air. I feel accomplished and my mood is uplifted always.

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@themrsdixon @asforan Beautiful 😍
Perfect weekend to be thankful!