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In Year 5 – 6 students are introduced to outdoor recreation as part of an Australian way of life through stories and direct experience. They develop skills and knowledge to participate safely in outdoor recreation activity and understand how this contributes to their own health and wellbeing.
Students understand the importance of ecological wellbeing in fostering human wellbeing, and take action to contribute to this process. They explore the impact of human activities on natural environments and investigate personal and community strategies to minimise these impacts.
Students take greater responsibility for their own wellbeing and participation in outdoor activities through, for example, packing their own kit for camp and making decisions about some aspects of programming. They take on leadership roles within the group in outdoor settings, and are provided opportunities for increased freedom within boundaries.
Adapted from OEA Website 8 December 2016 http://outdooreducationaustralia.org.au/education/sequencing/