- Description
- Students develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge in wilderness navigation to enhance their outdoor experiences.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to a variety of navigation aids and devices.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and describe different types of navigation techniques, and their development
1.1 investigate ancient techniques
1.2 describe celestial techniques
1.3 describe compass techniques
1.4 describe chronometer techniques
1.5 investigate other techniques
2 identify and describe different types of maps, including: • topographical • hydrographical • satellite imagery • others
3 demonstrate methods used to read and interpret a variety of types of maps, including: • topographical • hydrographical • satellite imagery • others
4 demonstrate use of a variety of navigational devices, including: • maps (paper and digital) • compasses • Romer scale • GPS • other devices
5 demonstrate basic wilderness navigation
5.1 illustrate route planning
5.2 determine waypoints
5.3 navigate in inclement weather
6 demonstrate basic competencies
6.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
6.1.1 communicate
6.1.2 manage information
6.1.3 use numbers
6.1.4 think and solve problems
6.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
6.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
6.2.2 be responsible
6.2.3 be adaptable
6.2.4 learn continuously
6.2.5 work safely
6.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
6.3.1 work with others
6.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
7 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
7.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
7.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.