Side Quest – The Great Outdoors

Side Quest Side Quest – The Great Outdoors

Introduction

Welcome to the sixth side quest. Here you will learn why you should go into nature, as well as how to connect with nature. In the final challenge, you will take an example from the natural world, and apply it to your own life.

You must prepare to go back down the mountain and back to your community, with something positive and meaningful to contribute. Change and growth are not easy, but like the eagle, you must be the leader of your own life – lead yourself!

Challenge 2: The health benefits of nature

Watch medical doctor & reporter Jim Hamblin find out about ‘nature deficit disorder’ – a term used to describe people who are unhealthy because of a lack of going into nature.

After watching the video above, fill out the form in the materials section:

Challenge 3: Connecting to nature

In the following video you’ll be given some examples of how to connect to nature. Try to retain as much information as possible – you will be asked questions about it in the quiz that follows.

Challenge 4: Learning from nature

As you have seen, there are many benefits to being in nature – one is that we can learn more about ourselves by observing other living species. In this video you’ll learn how eagles prepare and work hard for change, so that they can lead a renewed life.

To complete this quest, you must:

select a team of 1, 2, or 3.

contact your teammates and decide who are members A, B & C.

watch the video.

complete and store the student's journal (online or in class).

pass the quiz.

Completing the student's journal in the classroom? Your teacher will supply you with the following form:
(Exercise 1)

Team of 1: The Great Outdoors pdf

Team of 2: The Great Outdoors pdf

Team of 3: The Great Outdoors pdf

The Great Outdoors - Side Quest Quiz

(Exercise 2)

Team of 1: The Great Outdoors pdf

Team of 2: The Great Outdoors pdf

Team of 3: The Great Outdoors pdf

Completing the student's journal at home? Fill in the form below. Don't forget to contact your teammates to get their answers!

The Great Outdoors Side Quest: Exercise 1

Please select your team:

Student name:*

First

Last

Student Email:*

(Please ensure you correctly fill in your email address on the following form. A copy of the form will be sent to you which you should retain for your records)

Part 1 || Importance of going outdoors

Based on the video you just watched, please answer the questions below.

What is nature deficit disorder?
“Nature deficit disorder is not a real disorder”

Name a few benefits of going into nature. (i)

(ii)

(iii)

Give an example of a time when you went into nature ?

Which senses were used & how?

How did it make you feel – was it type 2 fun ?
(i.e. you did not enjoy it at the time but when you think back now, you would like to do it again)

How can you make sure you connect with nature often?

Student Name:*

Team member A

Team member B

Team Name

First

Student Email: (Team member A or B)*

Part 1 || Importance of going outdoors

Based on the video you just watched, please answer the questions below.

What is nature deficit disorder? (My answer)
“Nature deficit disorder is not a real disorder”

(My teammate's answer)

Name a few benefits of going into nature. (My answer) (i)

(ii)

(iii)

(My teammate's answer) (i)

(ii)

(iii)

Give an example of a time when you went into nature ? (My answer)

(My teammate's answer)

Which senses were used & how? (My answer)

(My teammate's answer):

How did it make you feel – was it type 2 fun ? (My answer)
(i.e. you did not enjoy it at the time but when you think back now, you would like to do it again)

(My teammate's answer)

How can you make sure you connect with nature often? (My answer)

(My teammate's answer)

Student Name:*

Team member A

Team member B

Team member C

Team Name:

First

Student Email: (Team member A or B or C)*

Part 1 || Importance of going outdoors

Based on the video you just watched, please answer the questions below.

What is nature deficit disorder? (Team member A)
“Nature deficit disorder is not a real disorder”

(Team member B)

(Team member C)

Name a few benefits of going into nature. (Team member A) (i)

(ii)

(iii)

(Team member B) (i)

(ii)

(iii)

(Team member C) (i)

(ii)

(iii)

Give an example of a time when you went into nature ? (Team member A)

(Team member B)

(Team member C)

Which senses were used & how? (Team member A)

(Team member B)

(Team member C)

How did it make you feel – was it type 2 fun ? (Team member A)
(i.e. you did not enjoy it at the time but when you think back now, you would like to do it again)

(Team member B)

(Team member C)

How can you make sure you connect with nature often? (Team member A)

(Team member B)

(Team member C)

The Great Outdoors Side Quest: Exercise 2

Please select your team:

Student Name:*

First

Last

Student Email:*

(Please ensure you correctly fill in your email address on the following form. A copy of the form will be sent to you which you should retain for your records)

What does the eagle teach us about change?

Name a politician or any other leader whom you admire. What are their best qualities?
Name

Qualities (i)

(ii)

(iii)

What qualities do you possess which will help you succeed in life? (i)

(ii)

(iii)

How could these qualities make a difference to the world?

Student Name:*

Team member A

Team member B

Team Name:

First

Student Email: (Team member A or B)*

What does the eagle teach us about change? (My answer)

(My teammate's answer)

Name a politician or any other leader whom you admire. What are their best qualities? (My answer)
Name

Qualities (i)

(ii)

(iii)

(My teammate's answer)
Name

Qualities (i)

(ii)

(iii)

What qualities do you possess which will help you succeed in life? (My answer) (i)

(ii)

(iii)

(My teamamte's answer) (i)

(ii)

(iii)

How could these qualities make a difference to the world? (My answer)

(My teammate's answer)

Student Name:*

Team member A

Team member B

Team member C

Team Name:

First

Student Email: (Team member A or B or C)*

What does the eagle teach us about change? (Team member A)

(Team member B)

(Team member C)

Name a politician or any other leader whom you admire. What are their best qualities? (Team member A)
Name

Qualities (i)

(ii)

(iii)

(Team member B)
Name

Qualities (i)

(ii)

(iii)

(Team member C)
Name

Qualities (i)

(ii)

(iii)

What qualities do you possess which will help you succeed in life? (Team member A) (i)

(ii)

(iii)

What qualities do you possess which will help you succeed in life? (Team member B) (i)

(ii)

(iii)

What qualities do you possess which will help you succeed in life? (Team member C) (i)

(ii)

(iii)

How could these qualities make a difference to the world? (Team member A)

(Team member B)

(Team member C)

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