Bring Fiction to Life: Read a Survival Novel & Practice Real Survival Skills
Cher Megasko
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(91)
In this multi-day class, learners will read the classic youth novel "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George. Every other week we will practice some of the wilderness survival skills used in the book.
Class experience
In this multi-day class, learners will read the children's classic novel "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George. The story follows a young boy as he leaves his home to survive alone in the mountains. The young man not only survives - he thrives, practicing the primitive ways of generations of mountain men before him. What makes this class so distinctly unique, is that during every other class period, we will learn and practice a craft or skill similar to the ones used by our...
Cher is a naturalist in life and is currently working on her Master Naturalist certification. She is also a Master Gardener, a World Wildlife Federation's Certified Monarch Steward and is enrolled in Cornell University's Medicinal Plants certification program.
Homework Offered
There will be reading homework every week. Learners will also be asked to gather materials for the wilderness skills and have them available by those specific class periods.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Because the wilderness skills being covered can change due to time of year or where a learner resides, the supply list will be posted in the classroom (and emailed to parents) one week prior to the start of each section. This allows a minimum of two full weeks for gathering supplies needed.
Great care has been taken to choose wilderness skills that do not require the use of dangerous tools like knives or hatchets. We will also not kill animals nor will we consume edible plants or medicinal herbs.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(91)
Hi there! My name is Ms Cher, and I can't wait to meet you. I love gardening, wildlife, and just about anything related to nature. I am a certified Master Gardener, a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward, and a National Wildlife Federation...
Group Class
$95
for 9 classes1x per week, 9 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-8 learners per class
