Transcript TRIP PREPERATION

TRIP PREPERATION &
ASSESSMENT TASK
WEATHER
“There is no such thing as bad weather,
only different kinds of good weather.”
“There is no such thing as bad weather,
Only bad clothing.”
Bureau of Meteorology website at
http://www.bom.gov.au
WEATHER
HIGHS
- Highs are generally GOOD
- Clear sky, little wind, settled weather…
LOWS
- Say goodbye to the sunny skies !
- Say hello to likelihood of stronger winds and
rain
- Rain, showers or strong winds usually
associated with Lows.
WEATHER FRONTS
Front = zone of transition between two air
masses
Cold front: cold air advances
under warm air Steep slope;
heavy rain
Warm front: warm air
advances over cold air.
Slope of front gentle.
Rainfall light &
widespread.
How to be a better participant
Write down…
- What you think an effective Participant is ?
- 3 characteristics of an effective Participant
are….
- 3 characteristics of an ineffective Participant
are….
Reactive
- Reactive people often affected by their
PHYSICAL environment.
Eg. Weather:
- Weather affects their attitude and
performance.
Proactive
Proactive people take their
weather with them.
- If their value is ‘to enjoy
themselves or to be an
effective participant’ then
the weather is irrelevant.
- “I know it’s pissin’ rain,
but what a great day’
Some guesses as to an
effective participant.
Communicator
First you must be an effective listener
Involvement in the group
How is Silence interpreted ?
TRIP OUTLINE
Introductory Overnight Trip - Mt Kooyoora.
Fri 4th – Sat 5th of June
Leave school at 2.00pm
Arrive back at school at 6.30pm
3 Day Journey - Bogong High Plains.
Fri 11th – Sun 13th of June
Leave school at 6.30am
Arrive back at school at 5.30pm
What to Bring
Equipment List:-
Gear Provided by the school:
Tents
Packs
Jackets
Maps
Compass
Stoves
What to Bring
BASIC OVERNIGHT LIST
TO WEAR/BRING:
Hike Boots/Runners, Outdoor Socks
Shorts or track pants NO JEANS
Hike Shirt
Wool jumper/Polar Fleece
Sunhat
Sunglasses
Whistle
What to Bring
HIKE PACK: S
PACK THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR HIKE PACK INSIDE THE PACK LINER:
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Bag Liner
Sleeping Mat S
Spare set of clothes- Undies, Socks, Long pants
Extra jumper or fibrepile
Thermal top and botto
Waterproof Overpants (near the top depending upon the weather) S
Hygiene kits (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Sanitary requirements.)
Woollen Beanie or Sunhat
Woollen Gloves
Torch and Spare batteries
Camera
Insect Repellent (optional, share one per group)
Toilet paper
What to Bring
CLOSE THE PACK LINER AND PACK THE FOLLOWING:
Tent (between 2) S
Stove (between 2) S
Fuel Bottle (between 2) S
Water 4lt
Knife, Fork, Spoon, Bowl and Mug
Matches or lighter (Waterproof)
Journal/Diary (in zip lock bag in the zip pocket in the lid of the
pack)
What to Bring
FOOD:
Your Individual and Group food.
TO BE PACKED NEAR THE TOP OF THE PACK, EASILY ACCESSIBLE:
Waterproof Jacket S
GROUP GEAR:
First Aid Kit S
Trowel S
Compass S
Hygiene Kit S
S = School can supply
Food: - Students are required to provide/prepare and carry their own lightweight
bushwalking food as studied in class for the duration of the trip. A small amount of money may
be brought for take-away type meals during breaks on the bus journey.
Route Plan
•Refer to Map Handouts
Safety management
• Inappropriate
Bushfires
Behaviour
• Excessive Rain
• Sun burn
• Slipping on Rocks
• Lost Person
• Electrical Storms
• Gastro
• Hot Conditions
• Physical Exhaustion
• Stove Burns
• Low Energy Levels
• Stove Fires
• Snake Bites
• Inadequate Shelters
• Falling Branch Limbs
• Blisters
• Falling Rocks
• Hypothermia
Recommended Foods
•Refer to Appendix 2 Handout. Sample food list
Ideas?
Minimal Impact
Discuss…
Assessment
Assessment Task
Due Date: 18th of June
Journal/Nature Diary
Individually you will be required to record observations and
reflections.
The processing of this experience is a powerful way to accelerate
learning. You will be required to make daily recordings in your trip
journals.
Assessment
OES Journal/Nature Diary
1. Describe the environment you are in? You must refer to the following:
- Season
- Weather - Comparing pre-trip forecast from BOM to your weather experience on
the trip.
- Flora & fauna
- Other features evident in the landscape. How do they shape your journey or
route? What impact did they have on your experience?
2. Using a digital camera, you are to record and describe some of the short term
changes you have observed during your practical experience. Example:
Coastal – Tide,
Arid – Day-Night
Alpine – Fire
Assessment
3. With use of field guides, provide at least 1 of the following for each environment
visited:
- Annotated sketch (flora & fauna).
- Digital photo (flora & fauna).
- Vegetation strata.
4. What aspects of the environment did you enjoy or were meaningful for you, and
why?
5. Were there any limitations that you found affected your learning about the
environment visited?
6. What would you change for next trip? (food, clothing, equipment?)
Readings
Bushwalking and ski touring leadership
Pace and Rhythm in walking and skiing Pg 45-46
Party management and communication Pg 47-49
Practical navigation Pg 54-59
Campfires and huts Pg 60-62
Walking in dry hot conditions Pg 80-85
Understanding the weather Pg 90-100
The effects of cold and heat Pg 107-111
Low impact use of walking and skiing areas Pg 128-132
Diet and rationing 140-146
Lost people or parties Pg 207-208
Appendix 1 Pg 305-311