OUTDOOR ED. CONFERENCE

Friday, October 25

Kathy FraserTeaching Background:-Gr. 7-9 for seven years in Cartwright

Prairie Spirit School Division-Gr. 5/6 for eight years in Strathclair

Park West School Division

Kathy Fraser

Personal Background in Outdoor Activities-camping-cross country skiing-downhill skiing-snowshoeing-horseback riding, English and Western-kayaking

I consider myself to be an amateur, not competitive:)

Influences

-In elementary school a teacher organized a three day outdoor camp for all Gr. 4-6 students in my school. (polar bear dips)-Both my parents enjoyed some outdoor activities, summer and winter. (family campfires)-I took an Outdoor Ed course in university (BU). (stayed at Camp Wannacumbak)-My brother is an outdoor enthusiast with the most interesting stories. (bouldering)

Outdoor Connection to the Curriculum

• Cross Country Skiing for a Valentine’s Party

Skating

Hot Chocolate, Cookies, and Goodies

Gr. 2-6 Downhill Skiing at Ski Valley (Minnedosa)

Gr. 5-12 Archery

Elementary Field Day-Bike Rodeo

Local Immigrant and NWMP Field Trip

Field Trips – Lower Fort Garry & Wpg

Gr. 6 Outdoor Ed Program

Fun FridayElementary Snow Sculptures

Why is outdoor

education necessary?

Outdoor education is necessary for:

• Hands-on experience• Learning history where it occurred• Movement• Team work• Healthy bodies• Engaging students in learning• Appreciation of local environment• Positive self-esteem

Learning outdoors is FUN!

To help me teach outdoors, I need:

• Cost efficient programs• Experts willing to share their knowledge• Time frame (season, length of program)• Teaching in a creative manner• Volunteers to drive• Programs that are curriculum based• Supplies (backpacks, journals, etc)• Previsit for teachers (background knowledge)

My Personal Closing Thoughts

• I want my students to enjoy learning.• I want my students to remember what I taught

them.• I want my students to feel a connection to

nature.• I want my students to have new experiences.• I want my students to smile.• I want my students to participate in all learning

activities by their own choosing (not because I told them to).

Future? -Helen Keller“To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.”-Kevin Costner (Field of Dreams)“If you build it, he will come.”-William Shakepeare“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”