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Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing. An Introduction at Hemenway Elementary School Grades 4- 5. Equipment and Clothing. Snow Boots Snow Pants Hats Gloves Scarves Snowshoes for each student. Snow kicks back towards your legs when snowshoeing. Stay warm and dry by wearing snowpants.

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Snowshoeing

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  1. Snowshoeing An Introduction at Hemenway Elementary School Grades 4-5

  2. Equipment and Clothing • Snow Boots • Snow Pants • Hats • Gloves • Scarves • Snowshoes for each student

  3. Snow kicks back towards your legs when snowshoeing.Stay warm and dry by wearing snowpants.

  4. Introduction to Unit… • Expectations: • Maintain a positive attitude • Stay on your feet. Strong & balanced body. • Wear proper clothing. • Show your best effort when putting on/off snowshoes. • You’re responsible for your equipment.

  5. …Introduction continued • Burn twice as many calories as walking at same speed • Ideal form of cross-training • Safety rules: balance, space awareness and use of crampons (an iron spike attached to the base of the shoe to prevent slipping)

  6. Warm-up Routine • Stretch shoulders, arms and legs • Ski Jumps • Jumping Jacks • Straddle Stretches • Side lunges

  7. Cognitive Content • Identify parts of snowshoe: • Binding • Crampon • Frame • Decking • Demonstration of attaching boots to snowshoes

  8. Attaching Snowshoes • Place snow boot in snowshoe and attach buckle/strap at ankle - pull tight • Squeeze toe attachment and tighten

  9. Skill Development… • Practice: • Putting on Snowshoes • Walking Techniques • Stopping and Starting • Walking forward to avoid others • Walk with balance at own pace • Walk clockwise and counterclockwise • Travel to open spaces • Side Stepping

  10. …Skill Development continued • Kick step • Herringbone step • Traversing on slope • Ascending and descending slopes

  11. Activities • Demonstrate horizontal moves • Students use volleying, throw and catch skills using Nerf balls. • Tag Games

  12. Activities • Follow the Leader - move in different directions using curved pathways, increase/decrease speeds

  13. Assessment • Teacher observation/feedback • Check sheet for basic skills • Students using proper body control, balance and weight transfer

  14. Check for Understanding • Use of learning cues • List of safety factors

  15. Out of School Activities • Encourage students to initiate friends and family trips to local parks and other appropriate winter venues…. Have Fun !

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