Skiing

Class Description:

Cross Country Skiing is an outdoor recreation class. While indoors, students will be introduced to equipment options and selection, as well as appropriate clothing. Beginning lessons will be offered outdoors before touring (up to 3 kilometers) of Wolf Ridge trails.

Total time: 3 hours (2 1/2 hours outdoors)
Audience: 6-20 students, 4th grade through adult
Activity level: strenuous
Travel: 4 km (2 1/2 miles)
Total uphill travel: 150 feet from Raven Lake, 320 feet from Forestry

Outcomes

Upon completion of the Cross Country Skiing class students will be able to:

Recall how the ski and the sport of skiing has evolved through history.

Demonstrate proper fit and use of skiing equipment.

Demonstrate beginning cross-country skiing skills.

Describe the value of cross country skiing as an individual exercise and a lifetime sport.

Explain the role of cross country skiing in developing an outdoor ethic.

Minnesota Graduation Standards

The Skiing class will provide students with guided practice, in an authentic setting, to support the following Graduations Standards. We have chosen one to three “major focus” standards per grade level. Due to the holistic nature of environmental education, several other standards, not listed here, are addressed as well.

Task Management Skills Addressed: Perserverance

• H.S. Decision making 11.1: Physical Education and Fitness (know: 2) (do: 2a)

• 6-8 Decision making M.3: Physical Education and Fitness (know: 1,2) (do: 3)

• 4-5th Decision making I.2: Physical Education and Fitness (know: 1) (do: 3)

Wolf Ridge Curriculum Concepts

• We all have potential for physical activity and can improve our skills with patience and practice.
• Human powered sports promote healthy people and environment.
• Using physical skills allows us to reach remote natural areas, and gain a sense of place.
• Outdoor experiences and behaviors help develop an outdoor ethic.

Classroom Connections*

• Journal page download
• Pre-visit activities
• Post-visit activities
• Links to Cross Country Skiing information and activities on the web

*requires Wolf Ridge password