Wildlife and Habitat Studies 10, 20, 30
WILD3A
Module 3A: Wilderness Safety - General (Core)
Outcome
Explore general safety
practices when
engaging in
wilderness activities.
Indicators
| (a) | Explain the importance of establishing a trip plan and leaving it with someone before participating in a wilderness excursion. |
| (b) | Identify potential hazards unique to wilderness excursions. |
| (c) | Demonstrate safe practices (e.g., flagging, setting boundaries and carrying a whistle) when engaging in outdoor solitude. |
| (d) | Describe ways to reduce risk of personal injury (e.g., proper training, adhering to safety precautions and maintaining equipment) when participating in wilderness activities. |
| (e) | Investigate provincial and federal health and safety rules and guidelines for specific wilderness activities (e.g., hunting, fishing, trapping and camping). |
| (f) | Research opportunities for outdoor skill certification (e.g., Paddle Canada). |
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