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Colorado Mountain Club - Youth Education Program
Below is an outline of the CMC courses being offered to Flagstaff Academy students, through field trips to the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) and/or Bradford Washburn Mountaineering Museum in Golden, or local parks or open space. The courses have been specifically selected to align with the Core Knowledge science sequence and adapted for each grade level.
For more details and information on CMC's YEP! program and all its offerings, visit http://www.cmc.org/youth_education/index.htm.
Grade |
Course Name |
Description |
| K |
Conserve Our Mountains |
Recognize human impacts on the environment and develop an appreciation for living things through a variety of observation and Leave No Trace activities along the Clear Creek Trail in Golden. Activity topics may include raw materials, trash decomposition, and wildlife habitat. |
| 1 |
Mountain Safety |
Learn the 10 essentials, and the required skills and equipment needed for your next
outdoor adventure! Hands-on classroom and outdoor activities may include: map and compass, wildlife safety, weather, Leave No Trace, and first aid. |
| 2 |
Weather |
Gain awareness of Colorado's variable weather through observation, investigation and safety. Learn how cloud types, wind and topography provide clues about weather, and experiment with static electricity using a Van de Graff generator. |
| 3 |
Life Science of Climbing |
Learn about adaptations needed to survive in the Rocky Mountains through hands-on experiments and rock climbing on our indoor climbing wall. |
| 4 |
Geology of Climbing |
Discover what rock types are good for climbing through hands-on experiments and rock climbing on our indoor climbing wall. |
| 5 |
Physiology with an Attitude |
Discover how altitude affects the body through hands-on experiments. Students will learn about air pressure and exercise physiology while finding out about altitude illnesses and how to avoid them. |
| 6 |
Mesa to Mountains |
Bring earth science and geography to life through an experiential, outdoor field trip. Participants will learn about Colorado's unique topography, geology and natural history while hiking up South Table Mountain or other local field sites. Additional hands-on activities may include ecology observation games, topographic map reading, rock identification and an overview of Denver's geologic timeline. |
| 7 |
Avalanche Science |
Gain awareness of the powerful destructive forces of avalanches through hands-on activities. Students will simulate avalanches, measure slope angles, build snow packs and practice using rescue equipment. Classes encourage teamwork and decision-making among participants. |
| 8 |
Physics of Climbing |
Bring the concepts of friction, force, and motion to life through hands-on experiments and rock climbing on our indoor climbing wall. |
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