The Summits of Canada Expedition Information and Education Summary

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1 The Summits of Expedition Information and Education Summary A historic Canadian adventure, the Summits of Expedition, will take place in 2006 to put the first Canadian Team on the highest point of s thirteen provinces and territories. The Expedition will travel to each Provincial and Territorial highpoint, from Queens County in Prince Edward Island to Nunavut s Ellesmere Island, from the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories and its un-named summit, to the top of in the Yukon. Traveling through ten Provincial and National Parks, three of which are designated World Heritage Sites, the Expedition will show Canadians and the world from sea-to-sea-to-sea. To reach all thirteen summits the Expedition will drive over 12,000 kilometres, canoe 400 kilometres, fly in and land on two glaciers, land on the Ice Cap, walk, snow shoe, ski, bike, and climb over 90,000 vertical feet. Three times the height of Mount Everest. Blessed with dramatic scenery and trips from one-day hikes to month long assaults, the thirteen provincial and territorial highpoints represent a modern day adventure. The journey and summits range from beautiful, remote and dangerous settings to gentle hikes waiting to be shared with Canadians and the world. The Expedition has eight goals in its quest: 1. To make better known to Canadians and the world. 2. To put the first Canadians on top of the highpoint of every province and territory. 3. To foster a healthier by encouraging children and adults to be more physically active. 4. To deliver the first live television broadcast from the top of, Live from Logan. 5. To scientifically measure the height of Mount Logan, Fairweather and the Ishpatina Ridge. 6. To offer educational learning opportunities to teachers and students. 7. To capture and share the human and geographical stories through photograph and film. 8. To promote environmentally friendly Leave No Trace Principles. The Expedition will use technology to form strong partnerships with the media: Television: live broadcasts, in-studio interviews Print: daily journals, photographs, stories, interviews Radio: calls from the mountains Internet: web casts, chat rooms, , videos, interviews.

2 Summits of Fitness Challenge The ultimate fitness and health model, the Expedition can deliver an exciting and dramatic reality adventure to encourage and increase physical activities with individuals and especially students and youth. Link regular exercise, sports and physical activities to increase cardio and physical capacity. Present fitness and health aspects of the climbs while visiting schools and groups. Challenge people to become more active by being part a challenge. Share the training and fitness programs of the climbers. Monitor the health of the climbers before and on the mountains. Offer lesson plans focusing on fitness and health for students and schools. Deliver a health message theme. A Higher Learning Experience Education Program Education is evolving. More than ever, educators are seeking innovative ways to improve student achievement, promote quality teaching, and motivate students. School leaders, superintendents and teachers are working harder than ever to become more effective at managing change and innovation in the Digital Age. The Summits of Expedition is a modern day adventure learning opportunity that will assist institutions with traditional curriculum in science, art, health, social studies, geography, math, history, and physical education. For students, some of the benefits are: Reinforces concepts taught in science, social studies, geography and other studies. Increases understanding, and builds awareness of s Provinces and Territories. Heightens interest in their studies through interaction with the expedition team while traveling through and on the mountains. Connects participating students and schools with other Provinces, Territories and countries through sister-school opportunities. Increases understanding of technology through the integration of the Internet, communications, satellites and computers. Encourages fitness, health and sport. Helps make the traditional learning experience more fun, dynamic and alive.

3 For teachers, some of the benefits are: Fitting expedition activities and content into current teaching practices complimenting current curriculum. Finding relevant material which fits the individual subjects and tailoring it to class interests. Use of highly effective teaching examples that helps transfer knowledge and increase understanding of underlying concepts. Helping teach scientific, geographical, digital and cultural skills in a fun and exciting way. Building a strong connection to other parts of. Examples of how the Expedition can be used in the classrooms: 1. Using the Summits of CD-ROM and Internet for lesson plans and information. 2. Connecting students with other classroom around and the world. 3. Tracking the expedition using GPS and the Internet. 4. Taking the on-line Summits for Kids explorers quiz. 5. Creating and sharing student artwork through a poster program with other classes around and the World. 6. Receiving live satellite phone calls from the expedition team on the mountains to classrooms making the expedition a special part of the curriculum. 7. Students designing, maintaining and sharing their website on the expedition. 8. Learning first hand, technology that is used to communicate from a remote location. 9. Designing experiments that can be conducted by the expedition team on the mountains. 10. Following the weather patterns of the Expedition and compare them to where they live. 11. Use hand outs and maps for learning geography. 12. Science teachers and students of varied grade levels designing their own experiments to be conducted by the expedition team members. 13. Following the health and vital statistics of expedition members before, during and after the expedition. 14. Creating sister classrooms around and the world through Shared Summits. Examples of Lesson Plans which can be incorporating into teaching curriculum:, Provinces and Territories History Confederation Flags and Crests The People of s Explorers

4 Geography Mountains, hills and valleys Names and history Summits facts and figures Reading maps and GPS Time Zones and your watch National and Provincial Parks UNESCO Heritage Sites Science Sea level to the top of Altitude and your body Body heat and hypothermia Experiments Solar power Cooking over 10,000 feet Clouds, which, why and what s weather zones Mountain and City weather, the differences Weather forecaster for a day Environment Energy and the Environment Leave No Trace Principles Waste Equipment Equipment Clothing Climbing, sleeping, cooking and traveling and the Canoe Materials Climbing gyms Technology today Satellite phones Solar panels, the power of the sun Computers Digital Cameras Keeping in touch Food Energy and eating Lets make trail mix Eating at 10,000 feet The power of food Fitness Sport Healthy living

5 Training for an expedition Aerobic and Anaerobic Body parts Breathing deep Frostbite & Hyperthermia Strains and Sprains You and the team Values Dare to dream Team building Fears and smarts Working together All on one rope team Goal setting Decision Making Success and Failure Over coming Obstacles Me time Support systems Positive self-talk Discover your way Challenges ahead Other highlights of the Summits of Expedition are: th Anniversary of the first ascent of BC s highest mountain, Mount Fairweather 2. The first live television and radio broadcast from the top of, Live from Logan 3. GPS re-measurement of the Mount Logan, the top of 4. GPS measurement of BC and Ontario s highest points, Mount Fairweather and Ishpatina Ridge Over the coming months we will be releasing further details on the Expedition s programs; A Higher Learning Experience Education Program, Summits for Kids, Shared Summits and our Summits of Fitness Challenge. In addition we will be releasing technical requirements for the different programs and participation levels ensuring you get maximum benefit as a member of the Summits of Educational Team. There is no charge to participate for schools, teachers or students to have the Summits of part of their academic school year. This ensures that regardless of individual economic or budgeting status, the Expedition is open to everyone. However due to the

6 high number of special requests from school districts, schools and teachers for a more custom relationship with the Expedition, we will be offering a very limited cost basis program. Details will be released in June, Collectively the thirteen Provincial and Territorial Summits present climbing, logistical and adventure challenges greater then most single mountains. Of the thirteen13 summits: seven require air transportation into remote locations two are multi-day climbs from accessible roads four can be reached through drive up access or hiking within two hours The Expedition will be releasing complete details starting September 1, 2005 with the programs recommended start January 1, The climbing of the summits will be dependent on weather conditions, with target months as follows: April July Alberta - Mount Columbia British Columbia Mount Fairweather Newfoundland & Labrador/ Quebec Mount Caubvick/D Iverville Nunavut Barbeau Peak Yukon - Mount Logan September October Manitoba - Baldy Mountain New Brunswick Mount Carleton Northwest Territories unnamed summit Nova Scotia White Hill Ontario Ishpatina Ridge Prince Edward Island - Queens County Saskatchewan - Cypress Hills The Summits of Expedition Team understands that getting to the top of any mountain starts by taking one step at a time. We believe that the legacy of this quest is not the footprints we will leave on the mountains but the impact on people s lives. Let us take that first step together.