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==3.Using one of the following, create a presentation that describes the origin and history of snowshoeing, including the use among native American peoples.  List all sources used.==
 
==3.Using one of the following, create a presentation that describes the origin and history of snowshoeing, including the use among native American peoples.  List all sources used.==
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The following resources might prove useful for this requirement:
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*[http://www.snowshoeracing.com/history.htm History of Snowshoeing]] by Jim Tucker
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*[http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Snowshoe.html Snowshoe] by Angela Woodward
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===a.Electronic presentation===
 
===a.Electronic presentation===
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An electronic presentation could be a web page, or a PowerPoint presentation.  If you cannot afford (or do not have) PowerPoint (part of Microsoft Office), you could use [http://openoffice.org OpenOffice.org's] Impress instead.
 
===b.Bulletin board/presentation board display===
 
===b.Bulletin board/presentation board display===
 
===c.Verbal presentation===
 
===c.Verbal presentation===
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A verbal presentation would work best if snowshoeing equipment were brought along and used as a visual aid.  Since this presentation is to cover the origin and history of snowshoeing, it would be a good idea to have both a pair of modern snowshoes and a classic wooden pair.
 
===d.Written report (minimum of one-page)===
 
===d.Written report (minimum of one-page)===
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==4.Review the basics of Snowshoeing safety as outlined in the Snowshoeing Honor.==
 
==4.Review the basics of Snowshoeing safety as outlined in the Snowshoeing Honor.==
 
The safety practices are found in requirement 5 of the [[../Snowshoeing#5.Explain_the_safety_value_of_the_following_practices:|Snowshoeing]] honor.
 
The safety practices are found in requirement 5 of the [[../Snowshoeing#5.Explain_the_safety_value_of_the_following_practices:|Snowshoeing]] honor.

Revision as of 22:34, 12 November 2010

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1. Complete the Snowshoeing Honor

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2.Explain 10 different kinds of snowflakes and their influence on snowshoeing.

To do:
Maybe w:Types of snow can be useful (but it seems geared toward skiing).

3.Using one of the following, create a presentation that describes the origin and history of snowshoeing, including the use among native American peoples. List all sources used.

The following resources might prove useful for this requirement:

a.Electronic presentation

An electronic presentation could be a web page, or a PowerPoint presentation. If you cannot afford (or do not have) PowerPoint (part of Microsoft Office), you could use OpenOffice.org's Impress instead.

b.Bulletin board/presentation board display

c.Verbal presentation

A verbal presentation would work best if snowshoeing equipment were brought along and used as a visual aid. Since this presentation is to cover the origin and history of snowshoeing, it would be a good idea to have both a pair of modern snowshoes and a classic wooden pair.

d.Written report (minimum of one-page)

4.Review the basics of Snowshoeing safety as outlined in the Snowshoeing Honor.

The safety practices are found in requirement 5 of the Snowshoeing honor.

5.Do one of the following:

a.Make a pair of functional “survival snowshoes” out of native and first aid materials that would likely be available to you in a survival environment.

b.Make a traditional set of functional snowshoes from natural and/or synthetic materials.

6.Successfully complete two three-mile snowshoe hikes. Make a detailed report describing the approximate depth and condition of the snow, animals and fauna, and the approximate speed at which you traveled.

7.After one of your hikes, write a paragraph exploring the spiritual dimensions of snow. Be sure to include at least three Scriptural references to snow.