Field Math & Wilderness First Aid
DATES:Tuesdays - September 15, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27
TIME: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
LOCATION: We Think Outside Home Base - Myra Canyon
*each workshop will include a 60/40 split of workshop teaching time & exploring and free-time in the forest.
OVERVIEW & TARGET STUDENT
This workshop offers an opportunity to apply math to real life situations while learning simple first aid scenarios as well as some more complex wilderness scenarios. They will learn the math concepts as well as the first aid concepts. They will hone their critical thinking skills, prioritizing skills as well as gain confidence to be of help in emergency situations.
No prerequisites required, though knowing the basics of some of these math concepts will aid in their take-away from this workshop.
EDUCATION STANDARDS
- Health - body functions and anatomy
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Math
- coordinate grids
- spatial logic
- ratios, rhythms
- rates
- multiplication
- degree measurements
- acute/obtuse/right angles
- fractions
- estimation
- volume
- percentages
- area
- data tracking
- inequalities (greater than / less than)
- mental math
- measurement
- symmetry
- triangular geometry
- division
- weight distribution
SKILL ASSESSMENT - Needed Prior to Final Approval
N/A
The Fine Print: We teach the "real stuff" in real environments, which means safety and readiness are non-negotiable. We Think Outside reserves the right to withdraw any student from a program if our expert team determines they do not yet have the required skill level or readiness for the terrain. Withdrawal may also occur due to missing essential gear/materials, incomplete payments, or conduct issues. We are committed to a high-quality experience, and that starts with ensuring everyone on the trail is fully prepared.