TRIP PREPERATION & TRIP PREPERATION & ASSESSMENT TASKASSESSMENT TASK

WEATHERWEATHER

““There is no such thing as bad There is no such thing as bad weather, weather,

only different kinds of good only different kinds of good weather.”weather.”

““There is no such thing as bad There is no such thing as bad weather,weather,

Only bad clothing.”Only bad clothing.”

Bureau of Meteorology website atBureau of Meteorology website at http://www.bom.gov.au

WEATHERWEATHER

HIGHS HIGHS

- Highs are generally GOOD - Highs are generally GOOD

- Clear sky, little wind, settled weather…- Clear sky, little wind, settled weather…

LOWSLOWS- Say goodbye to the sunny skies !- Say goodbye to the sunny skies !

- Say hello to likelihood of stronger winds - Say hello to likelihood of stronger winds and rainand rain

- Rain, showers or strong winds usually - Rain, showers or strong winds usually associated with Lows.associated with Lows.

WEATHER FRONTSWEATHER FRONTS

Front = zone of transition between two air Front = zone of transition between two air massesmasses

Cold frontCold front: cold air advances : cold air advances under warm air Steep slope; under warm air Steep slope; heavy rain heavy rain

Warm frontWarm front: warm air : warm air advances over cold air. advances over cold air. Slope of front gentle. Slope of front gentle. Rainfall light & Rainfall light & widespread.widespread.

How to be a better How to be a better participantparticipant

Write down…Write down…

- What you think an effective Participant is - What you think an effective Participant is ??

- 3 characteristics of an effective - 3 characteristics of an effective Participant are….Participant are….

- 3 characteristics of an ineffective - 3 characteristics of an ineffective Participant are….Participant are….

ReactiveReactive

- Reactive people often affected by their - Reactive people often affected by their PHYSICAL environment. PHYSICAL environment.

Eg. Weather:Eg. Weather:

- Weather affects their attitude and - Weather affects their attitude and performance.performance.

ProactiveProactive

Proactive people take their Proactive people take their weather with them. weather with them.

- If their value is ‘to - If their value is ‘to enjoy themselves or to enjoy themselves or to be an effective be an effective participant’ then the participant’ then the weather is irrelevant.weather is irrelevant.

- “I know it’s pissin’ - “I know it’s pissin’ rain, rain, but what a great day’ but what a great day’

Some guesses as to an Some guesses as to an effective participant.effective participant.

CommunicatorCommunicator

First you must be an effective listenerFirst you must be an effective listener

Involvement in the groupInvolvement in the group

How is Silence interpreted ?How is Silence interpreted ?

TRIP OUTLINETRIP OUTLINE

Introductory Overnight Trip - Mt Introductory Overnight Trip - Mt Kooyoora.Kooyoora.

Fri 4Fri 4th th – Sat 5– Sat 5thth of June of JuneLeave school at 2.00pm Leave school at 2.00pm

Arrive back at school at 6.30pmArrive back at school at 6.30pm

3 Day Journey - Bogong High Plains.3 Day Journey - Bogong High Plains.Fri 11Fri 11thth – Sun 13 – Sun 13thth of June of June

Leave school at 6.30am Leave school at 6.30am Arrive back at school at 5.30pmArrive back at school at 5.30pm

What to BringWhat to BringEquipment List:-Equipment List:-

Gear Provided by the school: Gear Provided by the school:

  

TentsTents

PacksPacks

JacketsJackets

MapsMaps

CompassCompass

StovesStoves

  

What to BringWhat to BringBASIC OVERNIGHT LISTBASIC OVERNIGHT LIST

TO WEAR/BRINGTO WEAR/BRING::

Hike Boots/Runners, Outdoor SocksHike Boots/Runners, Outdoor Socks

Shorts or track pants NO JEANSShorts or track pants NO JEANS

Hike ShirtHike Shirt

Wool jumper/Polar FleeceWool jumper/Polar Fleece

Sunhat Sunhat

SunglassesSunglasses

WhistleWhistle

What to BringWhat to BringHIKE PACK: SHIKE PACK: S

PACK THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR HIKE PACK INSIDE THE PACK PACK THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR HIKE PACK INSIDE THE PACK LINER:LINER:

Sleeping BagSleeping Bag

Sleeping Bag LinerSleeping Bag Liner

Sleeping Mat SSleeping Mat S

Spare set of clothes- Undies, Socks, Long pants Spare set of clothes- Undies, Socks, Long pants

Extra jumper or fibrepileExtra jumper or fibrepile

Thermal top and bottoThermal top and botto

Waterproof Overpants (near the top depending upon the weather) SWaterproof Overpants (near the top depending upon the weather) S

Hygiene kits (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Sanitary requirements.)Hygiene kits (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Sanitary requirements.)

Woollen Beanie or SunhatWoollen Beanie or Sunhat

Woollen GlovesWoollen Gloves

Torch and Spare batteriesTorch and Spare batteries

Camera Camera

Insect Repellent (optional, share one per group)Insect Repellent (optional, share one per group)

Toilet paperToilet paper

What to BringWhat to BringCLOSE THE PACK LINER AND PACK THE FOLLOWING:CLOSE THE PACK LINER AND PACK THE FOLLOWING:

Tent (between 2) STent (between 2) S

Stove (between 2) SStove (between 2) S

Fuel Bottle (between 2) SFuel Bottle (between 2) S

Water 4ltWater 4lt

Knife, Fork, Spoon, Bowl and MugKnife, Fork, Spoon, Bowl and Mug

Matches or lighter (Waterproof)Matches or lighter (Waterproof)

Journal/Diary (in zip lock bag in the zip pocket in the lid of Journal/Diary (in zip lock bag in the zip pocket in the lid of the pack)the pack)

What to BringWhat to BringFOOD:FOOD:

Your Individual and Group food.Your Individual and Group food.

  

TO BE PACKED NEAR THE TOP OF THE PACK, EASILY ACCESSIBLE:TO BE PACKED NEAR THE TOP OF THE PACK, EASILY ACCESSIBLE:

Waterproof Jacket SWaterproof Jacket S

  

GROUP GEAR:GROUP GEAR:

  

First Aid Kit SFirst Aid Kit S

Trowel STrowel S

Compass SCompass S

Hygiene Kit SHygiene Kit S

  

S = School can supplyS = School can supply

  

  Food: -Food: - Students are required to provide/prepare and carry their own lightweight Students are required to provide/prepare and carry their own lightweight bushwalking food as studied in class for the duration of the trip. A small amount of bushwalking food as studied in class for the duration of the trip. A small amount of money may be brought for take-away type meals during breaks on the bus journey.money may be brought for take-away type meals during breaks on the bus journey.

  

Route PlanRoute Plan

•Refer to Map HandoutsRefer to Map Handouts

Safety managementSafety management

• Inappropriate

Behaviour

• Sun burn

• Lost Person

• Gastro

• Physical Exhaustion

• Low Energy Levels

• Snake Bites

• Falling Branch Limbs

• Falling Rocks

  Bushfires

• Excessive Rain

• Slipping on Rocks

• Electrical Storms

• Hot Conditions

• Stove Burns

• Stove Fires

• Inadequate Shelters

• Blisters

• Hypothermia

Recommended FoodsRecommended Foods

•Refer to Appendix 2 Handout. Sample Refer to Appendix 2 Handout. Sample food list food list

Ideas?Ideas?

Minimal ImpactMinimal Impact

Discuss…Discuss…

Assessment Assessment Assessment TaskAssessment Task

Due Date: 18Due Date: 18thth of June of June

Journal/Nature DiaryJournal/Nature Diary

Individually you will be required to record observations and Individually you will be required to record observations and reflections.reflections.

The processing of this experience is a powerful way to The processing of this experience is a powerful way to accelerate learning. You will be required to make daily accelerate learning. You will be required to make daily recordings in your trip journals. recordings in your trip journals.

Assessment Assessment OES Journal/Nature DiaryOES Journal/Nature Diary

1. Describe the environment you are in? You must refer to the following:1. Describe the environment you are in? You must refer to the following:

- Season- Season

- Weather - - Weather - Comparing pre-trip forecast from BOM to your weather Comparing pre-trip forecast from BOM to your weather experience on the trip.experience on the trip.

- Flora & fauna- Flora & fauna

- Other features evident in the- Other features evident in the landscape landscape. How do they shape your . How do they shape your journey or route? What impact did they have on your experience?journey or route? What impact did they have on your experience?

2. Using a digital camera, you are to record and describe some of the 2. Using a digital camera, you are to record and describe some of the short term changes you have observed during your practical experience. short term changes you have observed during your practical experience. Example:Example:

Coastal – Tide, Coastal – Tide, Arid – Day-NightArid – Day-NightAlpine – FireAlpine – Fire

Assessment Assessment 3. With use of field guides, provide at least 1 of the following for each 3. With use of field guides, provide at least 1 of the following for each environment visited: environment visited:

- Annotated sketch (flora & fauna).- Annotated sketch (flora & fauna).

- Digital photo (flora & fauna).- Digital photo (flora & fauna).

- Vegetation strata. - Vegetation strata.

4. What aspects of the environment did you enjoy or were meaningful for 4. What aspects of the environment did you enjoy or were meaningful for you, and why?you, and why?

5. Were there any limitations that you found affected your learning about 5. Were there any limitations that you found affected your learning about the environment visited?the environment visited?

6. What would you change for next trip? (food, clothing, equipment?)6. What would you change for next trip? (food, clothing, equipment?)

ReadingsReadingsBushwalking and ski touring leadershipBushwalking and ski touring leadership

Pace and Rhythm in walking and skiing Pg 45-46Pace and Rhythm in walking and skiing Pg 45-46Party management and communication Pg 47-49Party management and communication Pg 47-49

Practical navigation Pg 54-59Practical navigation Pg 54-59Campfires and huts Pg 60-62Campfires and huts Pg 60-62

Walking in dry hot conditions Pg 80-85Walking in dry hot conditions Pg 80-85Understanding the weather Pg 90-100Understanding the weather Pg 90-100

The effects of cold and heat Pg 107-111The effects of cold and heat Pg 107-111Low impact use of walking and skiing areas Pg Low impact use of walking and skiing areas Pg

128-132128-132Diet and rationing 140-146Diet and rationing 140-146

Lost people or parties Pg 207-208Lost people or parties Pg 207-208Appendix 1 Pg 305-311Appendix 1 Pg 305-311