AY Honors/Snowshoeing - Advanced/Requirements

Snowshoeing - Advanced

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Year Introduced:

1. Complete the Snowshoeing Honor

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

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.

a. Electronic presentation

b. Bulletin board/presentation board display

c. Verbal presentation

d. Written report (minimum of one-page)

4. Review the basics of Snowshoeing safety as outlined in 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, plants and animals, 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.