Year 11 Outdoor and Environmental Education A

Subject Overview

The study of Outdoor and Environmental Education provides students with opportunities to experience personal growth and to develop social skills, self-confidence, initiative, self-reliance, leadership, and collaborative skills.

The development of their relationship with natural environments impacts positively on students’ health and wellbeing and fosters a lifelong connection with nature and a commitment to responsible activity in natural environments.

Topics may include:

• Environment and conservation
• Planning and management
• Personal and social growth and development (including skills in minimal impact camping/ canoeing/ surfing/ fishing/ hiking/ orienteering)

Assessment

Assessment 1: About Natural Environments – Students develop an understanding of environmental systems and issues of potential human impacts on natural environments through investigation.

Assessment 2: Experiences in Natural Environments- Students plan and undertake outdoor activities and journeys in a group. Students use peer-assessment and self-assessment to gather information about the development of their teamwork and practical outdoor skills. 

Additional Information

This subject incurs a fee of $180.00 to cover transport and excursions.

The subject includes a minimum of 1-camp (3-days / 2-nights). To be eligible for Stage 2 – Outdoor and Environmental Education, students need to attend all camps and exursions.