AY Honors/Snowshoeing - Advanced/Answer Key

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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:

History of Snowshoeing] by Jim Tucker
Snowshoe by Angela Woodward

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 (it's available free of charge).

b.Bulletin board/presentation board display

A display like this could be shown at a Pathfinder Fair.

You will need the following items:

Stapler: A stapler will be used to mount everything to the bulletin board.
Push pins: These can be used to hold larger items to the board.
Roll of solid paper: Ideally, one sheet should cover the entire board. Paper is sold in rolls at teacher-supply or office supply stores.
Bulletin board border: The border should be themed to match your display. A variety of borders are available at teacher supply or office stores.
Letters: Bulletin board letters come in a variety of sizes, colors, and fonts. Again, check teacher supply or office supply stores.
Illustrations & photographs: Find photos and illustrations on the Internet, or draw them yourself. Print them out and use scissors to cut out the relevant parts of the photo.
Other display items: You could even mount a pair of snowshoes to the bulletin board, but be careful to not damage either the snowshoes or the bulletin board.

Bulletin boards usually start with a layer of solid-colored paper, followed by a border which is stapled around the edges. Before you begin, plan out your bulletin board. Lay the photos and letters out on a table and experiment with different layouts. When you find a combination you like, begin stapling your display to the bulletin board's background.

c.Verbal presentation

A verbal presentation would work best if snowshoeing equipment is 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)

You can prepare a report using a word processor. If your instructor allows, you could also type it up in an email, or as a blog post.

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.