BLOCK PLAN 


 
 

This block plan will give one an overview of the daily lessons that have been provided for this Backpacking unit. This plan may need to be altered depending on the knowledge and the ability of the students. Some lessons may need to have more time devoted to them compared to others. The instructor must adapt to their own classroom.


DAY ONE

Lesson 1
Introduction to Backpacking

I.A. - True or False?
(3 min.)

Objective: Basic knowledge about the essentials of backpacking. 
(47 min. lecture)
DAY THREE

Lesson 3
How to Pack a Backpack

I.A. - Tent Pitching
(3 min.)

Objective: Basic knowledge about packing a backpacking.
(17 min. lecture)
(30 min. activity)
DAY FIVE

Lesson 5
Getting in Shape for the Trail

I.A. - String Burning 
(3 min.)

Objective: Basic knowledge about conditoning your body for backpacking.
(17 min. lecture)
(30 min. activity)
DAY SEVEN

Lesson 7
Building a Campfire

I.A. - Fire by Friction
(3 min.)

Objective: Basic knowledge about building a safe campfire.
(17 min. lecture)
(30 min. activity)
DAY TWO

Lesson 2
How to Fit a Backpack

I.A. - Trap, Rabbit, Hunter (3 min.)

Objective: Basic knowledge about fitting oneself for a backpack.
(47 min. lecture)
DAY FOUR

Lesson 4
Planning a Menu

I.A. - Log Fall 
(3 min.)

Objective: Basic knowledge about the appropriate food and amount for a trip.
(25 min. lecture)
(22 min. activity)
DAY SIX

Lesson 6
What to Wear 

I.A. - Ten Questions
(3 min.)

Objective: Basic knowledge about the appropriate clothing to take backpacking.
(17 min. lecture)
(30 min. activity)
DAY EIGHT
 

Lesson 8
Backpacking Trip

Objective: Apply of the knowledge together for a trip into the outdoors.
(3 days activity)