Jour 2
Outdoor Ed. trip to Crooked Valley tomorrow! Students should review the
Checklist and dress appropriately!
Homework:
-French: nature paragraphs due Thursday
(should be typed); students should hand in their 2nd copies to me by
tomorrow so that I can correct them.
-English: start independent novel study
Outdoor Field Trip Student Checklist
Clothing
_ Runners or hiking boots – no sandals of any kind
_ Long pants – Shorts may be appropriate when the weather is hot,
however long pants should be packed so they can be worn in areas of thick brush
or stinging nettle.
_ T-shirt
_ Sweatshirt or bunny hug
_ Windbreaker or jacket
_ Cap or a hat
_ Rainwear
Dress in layers!
Food
_ 1 to 2
litres of water
Fill plastic, leak proof bottles (pop
bottles work well) 1/3 of the way with water and freeze the day before your
trip. The morning of the trip, fill the containers the rest of the way with
water. These can also serve as ice packs for you lunch.
_ Sandwiches
– pack in plastic container
_ Fruits and vegetables – carrots, celery, apples, oranges, grapes, etc.
_ Cookies, granola bars
_ Trail mix for snacks (Remember: No Nuts!)
_ NO GUM! NO SEEDS! NO JUNK FOOD! NO POP!
_ Small plastic bag for personal garbage
Bring more food than you would normally eat
on a school day. You will be hungry from the exercise and fresh air.
Other Items
_ Insect repellent – those with deet work well.
_ Sunscreen is essential – SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 15 or higher
_ NO MUSIC, VIDEO GAMES, KNIVES, or JEWELLERY
_ Sunglasses – optional
_ Personal medication – inhalers and epi-pens should be easily
accessible
_ Pencil and notepaper
_ Bathroom tissue in a plastic bag
_ Personal first aid kit
_ Binoculars and camera – optional
_ Backpack to carry all you gear
