Teachers are encouraged to make use of Yukon’s natural environment
and community resources to enhance students’ learning experiences.
Whether the students will be moving out of the classroom for a few
minutes to collect leaves, or undertaking an extended canoeing or
camping trip, the time spent in the environment can be a valuable
adjunct to their classroom learning.
Outdoor pursuits may include hiking, biking, snow shoeing, cross country,
telemark and downhill skiing, snowboarding, kayak touring, tandem
and voyageur canoeing and in controlled opportunities, snow machining.
Outdoor education also promotes the development of positive attitudes
about learning and the environment. Assistance with planning, ideas,
equipment, identification of resource people and ideas for outdoor
education are available from the curriculum staff.
Science,
social studies, geography, English, theatre and nutrition course curricula
have been integrated with experiential learning opportunities—both
indoors and out. As well, five bison hunt permits are available to
Yukon public schools. Hunting, trapping and fishing programs are also
been included in experiential learning activities.
Numerous resources are available through Resource Services and contact
Jim Boyde 667-8564.*
