Happy Trails - Outcome A (4-6)-7

Students participate in an extended hike through a nearby ravine or trail.

Students help plan for:

• Hot, cold, or rainy weather (bring a hat, sunscreen, extra clothing)
• Water to replenish liquids
• Suitable snack that is light and does not require preparation
• Appropriate footwear for the hike
• Rest stops along hike.

Teachers should ensure that there are first-aid procedures in place and that a first-aid kit is available, as well as a cell phone, if within range.

Start with a regular walk around the school field or school property. Try to incorporate hills and different terrain if possible. On the hike, see if students can identify objects from A - Z along the route. Record these along the way using recipe cards, or use the PDF file provided.

Happy Trails

For example:
A = apple tree
B = berries
C = cranberries.

Incorporate orienteering into the hike.

Incorporate other curricula such as science or language arts into the hike.

Have students wear an old sock over their shoe on the hike. Take a walk through a field during the fall. Upon returning to the school, carefully remove the socks and plant them to see what will grow.

Take bikes instead of walking.

Encourage students to bring a parent along for the hike.

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Students can comfortably hike for the duration of the activity while following the directions for the activity.

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