1. Place a checkmark on the line to that you know what you should do to be aware and appreciate where you are on an outdoor education adventure.
watch for things like roots that might trip you
carry your whistle with you
don’t touch a plant unless you ask an adult
stay inside the boundaries unless you have to retrieve an object
protect yourself from weather conditions
pick found objects for your nature collection
List 5 ways you can have as little impact as possible on the natural environment.
3. Explain what is meant by the following safety rules and guidelines:
Be weather aware:
Be alert to hazards:
Understand the wildlife you may encounter:
Step carefully so you don’t have a negative impact on habitat or wildlife:
Garbage disposal is an important issue on trails:
Take only pictures, leave only footprints:
Answers:
Question 1: Check all except “stay inside the boundaries unless you have to retrieve an object” and
“pick found objects for your nature collection”.
Question 2:
- Avoid tree damage.
- Leave flowers, wood, rocks and plants behind.
- Take out your garbage.
- Stay on marked trails.
- Don’t bicycle on wet trails.
- Don’t disturb wildlife.
Question 3: Consult Teacher Resource: Outdoor Education Awareness Tips for answers.