Fly Fishing 11
Fly Fishing 11 is designed to promote the lifelong pursuit of personal wellness and appreciation of nature through exposure to a variety of outdoor activities and conservation efforts. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to fish, care for their equipment, preserve the environment, engage in local cultures and appreciate the aesthetic value of various outdoor settings.
Develop an understanding & appreciation of the natural world through participation in outdoor activities. Develop place-based knowledge of the natural world & experience the local area in order to promote a desire to preserve ecosystems. Promote the habits of mind associated with stewardship — a consideration of social, ethical & environmental implications of personal and collective choices. Understand the relationship between physical activity & well-being, including physical, mental & social.
Lifelong participation in outdoor activities promotes health and wellbeing. Understanding of our place in the natural world contributes to healthy environments. Advocating for the environment ensures a healthy world for future generations. Stewardship principles promote ethical decision-making. Understanding First Peoples perspectives of knowledge, other ways of knowing and local knowledge as sources of information.
Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives: Fly fishing offers students opportunities to reflect within and about nature, in order to deepen their understanding of self, community, cultures (theirs and others’), and the natural world. Through exposure to conservation efforts associated with wilderness activities, students build a greater understanding in all areas of learning and are encouraged to apply their knowledge and worldviews in a multitude of environments.