Off-Grid Kids: Fall Class 2 —
Weekly Class Descriptions
 
Week 1 — September 14 🪢 Basics of Knot Tying
Core Subject: Science
Material science and engineering principles through hands-on rope manipulation and functional knot construction.
Core Subject: Social Studies
History and cultural traditions of knot tying and its role in outdoor survival, seamanship, and human innovation.
 
Week 2 — September 21 🎒🩹 What to Pack for a Hiking/Camping Bag & First Aid Kit
Core Subject: Science
Introductory first aid concepts, emergency preparedness, and the science behind basic medical supplies and their functions.
Core Subject: Social Studies
Personal safety, responsible outdoor practices, and community preparedness through first aid kit assembly and hiking bag planning.
 
Week 3 — September 28 🗣️🪁 Making a Whistle
Core Subject: Science
Sound waves, vibration, and acoustic principles explored through the hands-on engineering and construction of a functional whistle.
Core Subject: Social Studies
Emergency signaling, outdoor safety protocols, and the responsible use of communication tools in wilderness settings.
 
Week 4 — October 5 🐾🗺️ Animal Tracks & Creating Our Own Chart
Core Subject: Science
Wildlife biology and ecology through identification and classification of animal tracks and evidence in the natural environment.
Core Subject: English Language Arts
Observation based documentation and scientific vocabulary through the creation of a labeled illustrated animal track chart.
 
Week 5 — October 12 ♻️🪱 Create Your Own Compost
Core Subject: Science
Ecology, decomposition, and earth science through hands-on compost creation exploring biological cycles and nutrient systems.
Core Subject: Social Studies
Environmental stewardship, sustainability, and responsible land care through composting practices and ecological awareness.
 
Week 6 — October 19 🐝🧴 Learn About Natural Insect Repellents
Core Subject: Science
Plant biology and introductory chemistry through exploration of naturally occurring insect repelling substances and their properties.
Core Subject: Social Studies
Outdoor safety, responsible use of natural resources, and historical and cultural plant based practices for personal protection.
 
Week 7 — October 26 🍃⚠️ Poisonous Plants & Trees
Core Subject: Science
Botany and life science through identification and classification of poisonous plants and trees found in local natural environments.
Core Subject: Social Studies
Personal safety awareness, risk assessment, and responsible outdoor decision making through poisonous plant recognition and avoidance.
 
Week 8 — November 2 🪤🪢 Basic Traps & Snares
Core Subject: Science
Engineering and physical science through the design and construction of basic functional traps and snares using natural materials.
Core Subject: Social Studies
History of wilderness survival, responsible outdoor ethics, and the cultural traditions of trapping across human history.
 
Week 9 — November 9 🪨🎯 Create Your Own Slingshot
Core Subject: Science
Physics of projectile motion, stored energy, tension, and force explored through hands-on slingshot construction and use.
Core Subject: Social Studies
History of the slingshot as a tool and weapon across cultures and its role in hunting, survival, and human innovation.
 
Week 10 — November 16 🧵🪝 Making Paracord Bracelets & Learning to Mark Trails
Core Subject: Science
Material science and engineering through paracord weaving techniques and functional trail marking methods in outdoor environments.
Core Subject: Social Studies
Navigation traditions, responsible trail use, community outdoor etiquette, and the history of wayfinding and trail marking across cultures.