Extra Credit Project #2
In-line skating - the basics:

Search the World Wide Web or in the library or elsewhere for basic
information about the activity of in-line skating. Provide a complete bibliography of the sources of your information.

Guidelines:
1. Look for the basic standard information on this subject in the field, the most recently written and up to date, and/or the most informative data on the subject.
2. What are the basics of this activity? Detail the specifics which
should be learned in a basic in-line skating class, similar to and including the information provided in class on this subject.
Including but not limited to:
a. gear and equipment/care of /sizing
b. safety
c. falling/getting up
d. stopping
e. skating - basic stroking/gliding
f. turning
g. spins
h. crossovers
i. skating backwards
j. maneuvers
3. Pictures, graphics and/or text informing of the details of the basics of in-line skating may be included.
4. List the benefits of the activity and/or why people participate in this
activity

Extra Credit Project #3
Climbing - the basics:

Search the World Wide Web or in the library or elsewhere for basic
information about the activity of climbing.
Provide a complete bibliography of the sources of your information.

Guidelines:
4. Look for the basic standard information on this subject in the field, the most recently written and up-to-date, and/or the most informative data on the subject.
5. What are the basics of this activity? Detail the specifics which
should be learned in a basic climbing class, similar to and including the information provided in class on this subject. Including but not limited to:
a. gear and equipment/care of/sizing
b. safety
c. knots
d. belaying
e. hand holds
f. foot hold/footwork
g. climbing techniques
h. body movement
i. exercising/stretching/warmup
4. Pictures, graphics and/or text informing of the details of the basics of climbing may be included.
4. List the benefits of the activity and/or why people participate in this
activity


Extra Credit Project #4
Outdoor Recreation Bibliography:

In the ALS library find a number of books on the following subjects:
Backpacking
Canoeing
Cross-country skiing
In-line skating
Climbing (indoor and outdoor)
Horseback Riding
Snorkleing/scuba
Protecting the backcountry

Select the best five books for each subject using the following guidelines and list them in bibliography form with a brief comment on the quality of the information presented.

Guidelines :
1. Look for the most recently written and published books with the most up to date information on the subject.
2. Skim the book and look at the way it is presented. Is it easy to read? Does it teach the topic well?
3. Is the content correct and detailed enough, and does it adaquately
cover the subject matter? Does it inform the reader thoroughly about the subject?
4. Are the pictures, graphics and/or figures informative and instructional?

Extra Credit Project #5
Outdoor Recreation on the Internet:

Search the World Wide Web for the following subjects:
Backpacking
Canoeing
Cross-country skiing
In-line skating
Climbing (indoor and outdoor)
Horseback Riding
Snorkleing/scuba
Protecting the backcountry
Choose the five most interesting and informative sites for each subject using the following guidelines and list them with a brief comment on the quality of the information presented.
Guidelines :
1. Look for the most recently written with the most up to date information on the subject.
2. What is the content? Is it detailed enough to adaquately inform the reader about the subject? Does it list places to go, discuss equipment, or cover the subject in general.
Try to find a variety.
3. Are the pictures, graphics and/or figures and text informative,
instructional and/or of good quality?
4. Is this web site easy to use?
5. List all the sites you visited but comment on only five
from each subject area.

Extra Credit Project #6
Explain the differences in canoe design, shape, construction and materials for the following types of paddling: flatwater tripping, river canoeing, racing and general recreational.

Guidelines:
1. Look for the most recently written books, magazines, etc. with the most up to date information on the subject.
2. Explain why each boat design makes it fit with a certain type of
paddling.
3. Include facts, figures, drawings, pictures and other data.
4. If available include the cost of purchasing a canoe for each type
of paddling.
5. What kind of canoe would you like to own? Which type of paddling do you prefer?


Extra Credit Project #7
Plan a detailed trip to a specific location.

Guidelines:
1. List all the details of your trip. Who is going? Where are you
going? How many are going? What type of activity are you going to be doing? How many days? What is the experience and ability of your group? What is the time of year or season you will be out? Section of the country?
2. What emergency information should be gathered? Who should you make this information available to? Emergency phone numbers? What other emergency planning should be done? Do people know first aid? CPR? Rescue techniques?
List first aid items and other rescue gear that might be needed.
3. Give a detailed listing of the equipment and gear that will be
needed by your group. Be specific about group gear, individual gear, and/or the particular gear needed for the type of activity being done. Costs for gear and equipment.
4. Travel information? Shuttle of vehicles, gear or people? How
to get to the desired location. Are permits needed? Fees?
5. What other things should be done to prepare for such a trip?
Instuctional classes, exercising and training?
6. What are the plans for food and lodging? What is needed?
7. What are the rules and regulations of the area/location where
you are going?
8. List and detail other considerations which are not be mentioned
above that might be needed for your trip.