Society of Health and Physical Educators--SHAPE Washington
The Outdoor Education program will focus on getting young students outdoors, away from screens, to experience education through nature, while emphasizing movement and play. The goal is for schools to be able to integrate these units into their current curriculum with ease. Lessons will be flexible, with guidance for modifications for hybrid and virtual learning.
In addition to common outdoor activities, this program will integrate outdoor traditional Native American games, while being culturally responsible, to meet the needs of Washington State’s tribal communities and learners.
Units will be designed for two categories: at-school and in-nature. While the major emphasis of the Outdoor Ed program will be physical activity and fitness in the outdoor environment, curriculum will also integrate subjects such as social studies (history & geography), science and math.