Trangia....

During Lesson 6 and 7 of 23rd February, Our Outdoor Education class had to prepare a meal in groups. Adam, Gerard and myself prepared a two coarse meal which included, spaghetti with pasta sauce and chocolate covered marsh mellows and gummy bears. All of the meals planned out and tasted good, My group also knew how to use the trangia well which was really help full.

Tent Preparation

• Tree - Don't set up underneath, branches could possibly snap, sap could fall on tent +bird droppings (set tent 20m away from tree)
• Rocks - Make sure they are not under the tent (clear ground) 
• Tent - Set tent up correctly, be aware of surroundings (fire, other tents etc) 
• Water - Tent needs to be 50m away from water 
• Gully - Don't set up tent close to gully, chances of flooding 
• Fire - 20m from tents, controlled, watch for wind 
• Sun - Tent faces where it sets and rises 
• Wind - If possible wind hits side of tent 
• River - 50m from tents 
• Slope - If cannot sleep on flat surface, head at top of the slop.

- - Introduction Questions - -

1.      Why did you choose this subject?

Outdoor Education was my first choice because it looked interesting and sounded like it would be a whole heap of fun. Outdoor Ed  involves participating in outdoor activities, which is something I enjoy doing. Working in a group/team of people and the social aspect of it, is another reason why I choose this subject. 

2.     What are you looking forward to?


I'm looking forward to all of the practical work, involved with this subject. The Kayaking camp, I'm hoping, will be as fun as it sounds. Working with classmates, I'm also excited about seeing my finished blog and all the hard work I put into it.


3.    What are you not looking forward to?


I'm not looking forward to all of the planning we have to complete before camp e.g. Menu planning and Kayak packing. Our class is mainly dominated by guys (which can get annoying) but having Miss Nolan as the teacher balances it out.


4.   What strengths do you bring to the class?

• Hard Working
• Confident
• Helpful

5.   What are your weaknesses towards this class?

• Dislike planning

6.   What is Ecosystem?


An ecosystem is a community of plants, animals and smaller organisms that live, feed, reproduce and interact in the same area or environment.


7. What is Environment?


Environment is of all surroundings of a living organism, including natural forces and other living things, which provide conditions for development and growth as well as of danger and damage.