The sixth-grade outdoor education program allows students to be exposed to many topics they may not normally encounter in the classroom. Some of these are:
Science: Snow science, measuring temperature/calculating wind chill, boiling point of water at altitude
Health: Nutrition and hydration requirements of the human body and effects of altitude on the body such as dissolved oxygen
Math: Map reading and calculating elevation change, rate of speed while skiing, heart and respiration rates are topics that lend themselves to graphing
Writing: Journal writing is a part of all the Aspen Middle School trips. We emphasize observation, descriptions of experiences, and sharing the writing with peers. Oftentimes writing projects are developed in the classroom after a hut trip such as composing thank you letters or crafting a personal narrative.
Reading: In the past we have read several stories or novels that have a connection to the trip. To Build A Fire, by Jack London and Banner In The Sky, by James Ramsey Ullman, are two examples.
Personal development: Students find that exposure to cooperative problem solving, meeting physical and mental challenges, and developing new skills and friendships are extremely valuable components of the program.
Science: Snow science, measuring temperature/calculating wind chill, boiling point of water at altitude
Health: Nutrition and hydration requirements of the human body and effects of altitude on the body such as dissolved oxygen
Math: Map reading and calculating elevation change, rate of speed while skiing, heart and respiration rates are topics that lend themselves to graphing
Writing: Journal writing is a part of all the Aspen Middle School trips. We emphasize observation, descriptions of experiences, and sharing the writing with peers. Oftentimes writing projects are developed in the classroom after a hut trip such as composing thank you letters or crafting a personal narrative.
Reading: In the past we have read several stories or novels that have a connection to the trip. To Build A Fire, by Jack London and Banner In The Sky, by James Ramsey Ullman, are two examples.
Personal development: Students find that exposure to cooperative problem solving, meeting physical and mental challenges, and developing new skills and friendships are extremely valuable components of the program.