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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students calculate distance while hiking. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 9th
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Students plot a hiking course using aerial photos and a topographic overlay and find the latitude and longitude of absolute locations. They measure the total distance of a hiked area and figure the area of the ground walked using Heron's Formula. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students, in pairs, throw footballs back and forth to each other. With each successful catch the pair takes a step back from each other. They practice throwing lateral passes to each other and pass left and right. They punt, hike and kick the ball. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students develop the football skills of passing, hiking, catching, and dodging by playing game related to Bingo. They participate in variations of the game. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the components of the Global Positioning System and use the data to recreate a hike taken on a vacation. A log is kept and maps drawn as a predetermined destination is plotted. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students read a contour map to predict the areas on a hike that be the most strenous. They complete the hike using handheld GPS systems to collect data. They compare their data to that on the contour maps and refine predictions about the hike. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
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Students use the Internet to research the Appalachian Trail and the hikers who cross it. They work in groups to calculate distances, review maps, reflect on the challenges of hiking such distances and research geographical information for different segments of the trail. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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On a topographic map, students identify the scale bar, north arrow, and contour interval. They then locate a hill on the map and make note of the contour lines. Students then locate other places with similar contour line patterns. Additionally students locate a valley or basin, slopes and hikes. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students hike a local mountain and examine its life zones. They measure various components at each zone and collect leaf litter at the sites. At the mountain top, students make descriptive observations and complete a handout about the four zones. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 5th
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Students study following directions related to hiking and fire safety. They participate in a scavenger hunt by following directions on a map. In teams, they figure out clues to locate items on their path and discuss the treasures they discovered. Full Review »
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