Project Adventure
Unit Summary
Students will take part in a variety of team building and initiative problem solving activities as well as group games to create a cooperative learning environment while developing critical thinking and communication skills. Students will develop self-esteem and self-confidence by using the “challenge by choice” full-value contract of Project Adventure while challenging themselves on the high ropes course. The unit is designed to offer a nontraditional activity that is less competitive and emphasizes team building, cooperation and building self-confidence. It will help to have students understand that challenge, enjoyment, creativity, self expression, teamwork, cooperation and social interaction are important, life-enhancing experiences that can be a part of low and high Project Adventure elements.
Objectives
The students will know:
- How to develop effective problem solving, communication and decision-making skills.
- How to properly spot, belay and climb on the High Ropes course.
- How to give safety assistance including spotting to fellow students as they enter into limited risk taking activities
- The importance of developing leadership skills.
The students will be able to demonstrate:
- Basic trust in classmates in matters pertaining to personal safety.
- Improved self-confidence in individual and group challenges.
- The ability to work cooperatively to reach group goals.
- A working knowledge of the basic knots and equipment necessary to participate safely in the low and high ropes challenge activities.
Assessment
- Students are monitored by teacher supervision and interaction.
- Teacher will be observing for appropriateness of behavior in student actions and interactions as well as participation during class.
- Students will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate knowledge of fundamental skills, techniques and safety measures.
- Students will be assessed by their ability to preform the safety check and proper climbing commands.
- Students maybe given a written test on the materials.