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Quick Concepts

Quick Activities to teach Leave No Trace concepts

The following activities are designed to provide a quick introduction to people's connectiness to the natural world and the six Leave No Trace principles. Each activity can be completed in about 15-30 minutes and may be adapted to either home or backcountry situations.

Each Quick Concept activity is divide into three parts. Grabbing Your Group's Attention, The Activity and The Discussion. It is very important that you read the Background Information before introducing each concept.

Grabbing Your Group's Attention

Use this time to set the stage for the activity and generate curiosity throughout the group.

The Activity

Encourage participation and thought throughout the activity. Remember, building critical thinking skills is more valuable than simply memorizing correct answers.

The Discussion

Use your knowledge and experience to help your audience answers questions raised by the activity. Guide, rather than dominate, the discussion.

 

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