Lesson 3: Inside & Outside Tent Set Up
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will set up various types of tents in a controlled environment like the gym and an unpredictable environment like outside.
Imagine it starts pouring rain at 2:00 AM. Look at the ground right now—where is that water going to pool, and where will it drain?
We have a footprint (tarp), the tent body, and a rainfly. What is the specific job of each layer, and why don't we just combine them into one thick fabric?
If you look at the corners of the tent and the ends of the poles, how is the tent 'telling' you where the poles are supposed to lock in?
Rainfly
Footprint
Guy lines
Grommets
2.12.3 Demonstrates knowledge of tactics and strategies within outdoor pursuits.
3.12.2 Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity.
NA
DOK 3 Strategic Reasoning
DOK 4 Analyze
The ability to correctly set up a tent is a real-world skill and if practiced, will make camping much more enjoyable.
The footprint goes inside the tent to keep the floor clean.
The rainfly is only for when it rains.
Stakes should be hammered straight down into the ground.
Various types and size tents.
Diagrams/visual instructions on assembly
Small groups
Students will work together to put together various types of tents in the gym and then outside.
Tents
Instructions w/ diagrams
Ground cloths, footprints
Stakes
Hammer