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 Are You
Outdoorsy?
During this class you will:

Intermediate • Learn about different

outdoor activities.

• Analyze the health

benefits of outdoor
activities.

• Discuss new activities

you would like to try.
Warm-up
Share your thoughts.

- What do you think the term “outdoorsy” means?

Warm-up
- How many outdoor activities can you think of for
the following categories:
- in the water
- in the city
- in the country
- in the wilderness
- sports
- extreme sports
- with animals

- What outdoorsy activities do you like to

participate in?
And you can quote me…
Read and answer the questions.

"When nature is viewed solely as a source of profit

And you
and gain, this has serious consequences for
society."
can
-- Pope Francis I
(Argentine Pope, born 1936)
quote
- What does this quote mean to you? me…
- Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not?

- How does this quote relate to enjoying the outdoors?

- How is nature being viewed solely as a commodity

subject to “serious consequences for society”?

- How can society ensure nature is preserved for future

generations?
Speak your mind.
Share your thoughts and opinions.

Which is better?

- Jogging outside or jogging on a treadmill? Speak

- Going for a hike or going to the movies?
your
- Playing a sport or working out at a gym?
mind.
- Laying out in the sunshine or using a tanning bed?

- Going camping or staying in a hotel?

- Cycling 5km to work or driving 5km to work?

Imagine that!
As a class, create a story.

Your friend Luke from New York City is visiting this

weekend. You know he is very outdoorsy, but he
doesn’t get to do many activities because he
lives in the city. As a class, plan a camping trip for
your weekend together.

Think about:

- Where will you go?

- What outdoorsy activities will you do?
- What will you pack?
- Will the weather affect your plans?
Answer me this!
Take turns asking each other questions.

1. Are there any outdoor activities you have wanted to

try? Why does it appeal to you? Do you need any
special training before you can participate in it?
Answer
2. What outdoor activity would you never try? Why? me this!
3. Describe your perfect weekend.

4. What are the most popular outdoor activities in your

country. Why are they so popular?

5. Do you think it is important to spend time outdoors?

Why or why not?
Before you go!
Here’s some cultural fun:

There are many benefits to spending time

outside. Studies link spending time in nature to
improved attention spans. Studies also show that
being outside boosts serotonin (the feel-good
neurotransmitter) and increases activity in the
parts of the brain responsible for empathy,
emotional stability and love.

The US government hopes to encourage outdoor

activities with Nature Rocks. Nature Rocks is a
national program that inspires and empowers
families to play and explore in nature.

- Do you spend enough time outdoors? Why or why

not?
- How do you feel after spending time in nature?
- Are there any programs in your country that inspire
people to go outside?
Wrap-up
Pick one question to discuss: Wrap-up
about today’s class?
1. What did you like most today?

2. What do you need to improve on?

3. What did you do well on today?

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