Lesson 1: Shelters and comfort
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will build shelter for survival.
Students will be able to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of sleeping bags.
Students will be able to explain the different types of sleeping pads.
What is an important consideration when choosing a tent for backpacking?
How should you store a down sleeping bag?
What is your primary concern when building a shelter?
Freestanding
Down
Self-inflating
Foam
Closed cell
Rain fly
Vestibule
Lean to
Conduction
Convection
S5.M6.12: Works cooperatively with others to achieve common goals in a variety of physical activities.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are developed through analyzing tent placement and erecting a tent, which can translate to standardized test problem-solving.
DOK 2: Students will need to come up with solutions to several scenarios.
Camping has become a popular activity that students will most likely participate in, and knowing how to set up a campsite is an important skill to ensure enjoyment.
Some students may think camping is a survivalist activity.
Students may think that they do not need to prepare because they can look up a problem on the internet or ask SIri.
Check lists and skill sheets
Small group activities
Modeling
Videos
Students will work in small groups to set up several types of tents (large cabin, A-frame, & dome).
Students will take a written assessment on tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads.
Students will demonstrate how to make a shelter out of a tarp.
Tents, ground cloths, sleeping pads, rain flys