Outdoor Pursuits

Outdoor Pursuits Task Definition

Goal: To use technology and media research activities that weiill not be covered in the curriculum. Research will be used to prepare a 20 minute class presentation. Presentations must include a handout.

Objectives:
1. To expose students to alternative activites that are not traditional "sports".
2. To integrate technology into what is being done in Outdoor Pursuits.
3. To expose students to sports-related information available in the LMC.

Procedure: Students may use books, magazines, the internet, or non print media.

Presentations must include:
1. Introduction (history, etc.)
2. Safety
3. Equipment (pictures may be included)
4. Rules or regulations
5. Closing

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Possible Sources of Information:

Books
Use the catalog to find books on your activity. Examples of subject searches are: scuba diving, kayaking, skydiving, etc.
To search the Medfield Public Library's collection, click here.

Magazines and Newspapers
Expanded Academic Index (InfoTrac)

Search Engines
Yahoo
Google

Links
All Sports: Links to all types of sports.
ESPN SportsZone: Links to popular sports, including extreme sports.
Internet Mountain Bike Path Rock and Ice: Links to mountain biking, hiking, skiing, windsurfing, rugby and horseracing.
Yahoo! Recreation and Sports: An A to Z listing of links on a variety of topics!

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